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Politics
Chhattisgarh Cabinet Meets, Announces Teacher Exam Postponement and Agrasen Jayanti Holiday
✍️ Dainik Jagran MP CG
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 10:01 AM
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The Chhattisgarh government convened a cabinet meeting, during which it decided to defer the upcoming teacher recruitment exam and declare a holiday on Agrasen Jayanti.
The state administration of Chhattisgarh held a cabinet meeting today to review pending matters. Senior ministers gathered to assess the schedule of the state’s teacher recruitment examination, which had been slated for the coming weeks. After deliberation, the cabinet decided to postpone the exam, citing logistical challenges and the need for additional preparation time.
In the same session, the cabinet approved a one‑day holiday on Agrasen Jayanti, a cultural observance celebrated by the local community. The decision aims to allow schools and government offices to observe the festival without disrupting regular services.
The meeting was chaired by the chief minister, who emphasized the importance of ensuring fair recruitment processes and respecting cultural traditions. Official notifications regarding the exam postponement and holiday are expected to be issued within the next 24 hours.
In the same session, the cabinet approved a one‑day holiday on Agrasen Jayanti, a cultural observance celebrated by the local community. The decision aims to allow schools and government offices to observe the festival without disrupting regular services.
The meeting was chaired by the chief minister, who emphasized the importance of ensuring fair recruitment processes and respecting cultural traditions. Official notifications regarding the exam postponement and holiday are expected to be issued within the next 24 hours.