Graduates' constituency poll: Special casual leave ordered for eligible teachers, staff in Nagpur

Instructions have been issued to grant special casual leave to eligible teachers and employees so that they can vote in the biennial election to the graduates' constituency in Nagpur. The instructions have been issued by the primary education department of Zilla Parishad, Nagpur.

According to the schedule, voting will take place on October 23, 2026, from 8 am to 4 pm. Teachers and employees working in primary and upper primary schools under the Zilla Parishad whose names are on the voters' list have been asked to complete the process of sanctioning the leave needed to vote.

Primary Education Officer Nilesh Gand has issued a letter on the matter. Through the letter, he has directed school administrations to take the necessary action. The aim is to make it easier for eligible teachers and employees to exercise their right to vote.

The instructions also make clear that entries for the leave granted must be recorded in the school's official records as per rules.