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Gujarat Deputy CM Urges Citizens to Adopt Vikram Samvat Calendar
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 08:46 PM
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Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister has called on residents to switch to the Vikram Samvat calendar, citing cultural and administrative benefits. The proposal aims to align official dates with the traditional calendar system.
In a recent statement, Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister urged citizens to adopt the Vikram Samvat calendar. The move is intended to bring official dates in line with the traditional Indian calendar system. Proponents argue that the change would preserve cultural heritage and simplify administrative processes that currently rely on the Gregorian calendar. The announcement has sparked discussion among policymakers and the public about the feasibility and implications of such a shift.