The Maharashtra government on Monday announced a paid holiday or special concession for employees in industries, establishments and factories on February 7, when general elections will be held to 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis across the state.

According to an official notification issued by the Department of Industries, Energy, Labour and Mining, the directive aims to ensure that all eligible voters, including those residing near state borders or working outside their polling constituencies, are able to exercise their right to vote.