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The Andhra Pradesh government has granted Muslim employees permission to leave work an hour early during the holy month of Ramzan, from March 2 to March 30, 2025. This directive applies to all Muslim employees, including teachers and contract staff, allowing them to perform necessary rituals. This decision mirrors a similar order issued by the Congress-led Telangana government, permitting Muslim employees to leave offices at 4 p.m. during Ramzan. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticized Telangana's move as "appeasement politics," questioning why similar concessions aren't extended during Hindu festivals. However, the BJP has not publicly opposed the Andhra Pradesh government's decision, despite being an ally in the state's ruling coalition led by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). This contrasting stance has led to accusations of political inconsistency, with critics pointing out the BJP's differing reactions based on political alliances. The differing responses in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have sparked political debates, highlighting the complexities of governance and religious accommodations in India.
