Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury penned a letter to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, outlining public-interest requests for Ramzan and Eid-ul-Fitr. He emphasized the religious and social significance of these occasions for the Muslim community and proposed measures such as special ration allocations, a task force to regulate market prices, uninterrupted utilities during Iftar and Sehri, and additional transportation services. Chowdhury also suggested avoiding important exams during Eid week, adjusting office hours for fasting workers, and declaring a minimum of three government holidays.
In his social media post, Chowdhury highlighted the importance of Ramadan and Eid, underscoring the need for government support to ensure the well-being and religious practices of the people. His proposals included provisions for subsidized essential items, prevention of price hikes, market monitoring, and adequate water supply during Sehri. Additionally, he called for enhanced transportation services before Eid, consideration for exam schedules, and a three-day holiday for Eid celebrations.
Chowdhury clarified that his suggestions aimed at festive-time civic assistance and administrative empathy, not special privileges. He stressed the significance of government actions during Ramadan and Eid in fostering social harmony and a sense of justice.
