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BTC declares Diwali holiday on Nov 9 in five Assam districts
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 01:16 AM
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The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) has announced a local holiday on November 9 to mark Diwali in five districts of Assam.
The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) issued an order designating November 9 as a local holiday to celebrate Diwali across five districts in Assam. The decision, announced through official channels, aims to allow residents to observe the festival without work‑related interruptions.
The districts covered by the holiday include those under BTC's administrative jurisdiction, though the exact list was not detailed in the brief. Local authorities are expected to suspend routine government services and public offices for the day.
Business establishments and schools in the affected areas are advised to follow the council's directive, while transport services may operate on a reduced schedule. The move aligns with similar holiday declarations in other parts of the state for the major Hindu festival.
Community leaders have welcomed the announcement, noting that a dedicated holiday will enable families to perform traditional rituals and partake in festive gatherings safely.
The BTC's notice underscores its role in coordinating cultural events within the autonomous region and reflects the importance of Diwali in the social calendar of Assam's diverse population.
The districts covered by the holiday include those under BTC's administrative jurisdiction, though the exact list was not detailed in the brief. Local authorities are expected to suspend routine government services and public offices for the day.
Business establishments and schools in the affected areas are advised to follow the council's directive, while transport services may operate on a reduced schedule. The move aligns with similar holiday declarations in other parts of the state for the major Hindu festival.
Community leaders have welcomed the announcement, noting that a dedicated holiday will enable families to perform traditional rituals and partake in festive gatherings safely.
The BTC's notice underscores its role in coordinating cultural events within the autonomous region and reflects the importance of Diwali in the social calendar of Assam's diverse population.