Ram Mandir Inauguration: Bar Council Writes To Chief Justice, Seeks Court Holiday On Jan 22

The Bar Council of India on Wednesday wrote a letter to the Chief Justice of India requesting him for a holiday across all courts on January 22 to observe the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. Chairman of the Bar Council and Senior Advocate of Supreme Court Manan Kumar Mishra told the media that "This holiday would allow members of the legal fraternity and court staff to participate in or observe the inauguration ceremonies in Ayodhya and other related events across the country."

In the letter to the Chief Justice, the Supreme Court Advocate also requested the CJI to hear the matter on an urgent basis so that special arrangements and rescheduling for the next working day can be made timely.

"I pray that you will consider this request with utmost empathy and take appropriate steps to mark this historic occasion in a manner that aligns with the sentiments of the people," Manan Kumar Mishra said in his letter.

To witness the Pran Pratistha ceremony in Ayodhya, Ram Mandir Teerth Trust has invited more than 7,000 dignitaries including politicians, saints, and celebrities from across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the mukya yajman for the Pran Pratistha, who will perform all the rituals. For this, PM Modi is also fasting for 11 days.