Pappu has packed his bags to venture out on some exciting outdoor activities this weekend. He won't vote. The mindset that polling day is a big holiday still prevails, despite an extensive campaign involving parodies and Hindi songs to improve voter turnout. Even Bollywood seems to have failed to woo voters this polling season.
With Delhi Assembly elections to be held on November 29, a Saturday, Delhiites are getting two holidays in a row.
The phones of travel agencies haven't stopped ringing for bookings for the weekend. Most want to head out to nearby hill stations.
According to a travel agent, an increase of 30-40 per cent has been noticed in the bookings for November 28, 29 and 30.
RP Jain from Panicker's Travel at Karol Bagh said, "We have witnessed a sharp rise in bookings, especially by youngsters, for this weekend. Most of them have already booked cabs. The favourite destination is Kullu Manali. However Jaipur, Shimla, Haridwar, Agra and Mussoorie are hot too."
He said more people are calling up to enquire about the latest weekend travel packages.
Rajesh Kumar, a resident of Lajpat Nagar, is planning to leave for Mussoorie on November 28, a day before the polling day. "Two holidays in a row will help me take my family out without hampering my work. Hill stations make for rejuvenating holidays and this is the best season," Kumar said.
Harsh Vardhan, an HR manager with a leading retail chain, said, "Many employees have taken leave on November 28 just to make full use of the long weekend holiday."
However, there are people who are planning holidays but only after casting their votes. Binit Mishra, an employee with a financial company, said, "Voting is our fundamental right. The government has announced a public holiday for us to exercise this right. I have plans to visit Jaipur. We have already booked a cab for the purpose but I'll definitely vote."
With Delhi Assembly elections to be held on November 29, Delhiites are getting two holidays in a row
Source: http://www.mid-day.com/news/2008/nov/241108-News-Delhi-Delhiites-bags-packed-outdoor-Manali-Shimla.htm
With Delhi Assembly elections to be held on November 29, a Saturday, Delhiites are getting two holidays in a row.
The phones of travel agencies haven't stopped ringing for bookings for the weekend. Most want to head out to nearby hill stations.
According to a travel agent, an increase of 30-40 per cent has been noticed in the bookings for November 28, 29 and 30.
RP Jain from Panicker's Travel at Karol Bagh said, "We have witnessed a sharp rise in bookings, especially by youngsters, for this weekend. Most of them have already booked cabs. The favourite destination is Kullu Manali. However Jaipur, Shimla, Haridwar, Agra and Mussoorie are hot too."
He said more people are calling up to enquire about the latest weekend travel packages.
Rajesh Kumar, a resident of Lajpat Nagar, is planning to leave for Mussoorie on November 28, a day before the polling day. "Two holidays in a row will help me take my family out without hampering my work. Hill stations make for rejuvenating holidays and this is the best season," Kumar said.
Harsh Vardhan, an HR manager with a leading retail chain, said, "Many employees have taken leave on November 28 just to make full use of the long weekend holiday."
However, there are people who are planning holidays but only after casting their votes. Binit Mishra, an employee with a financial company, said, "Voting is our fundamental right. The government has announced a public holiday for us to exercise this right. I have plans to visit Jaipur. We have already booked a cab for the purpose but I'll definitely vote."
With Delhi Assembly elections to be held on November 29, Delhiites are getting two holidays in a row
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