thaipusam a national holiday finally

Now the PM declared Thaipusam a National holiday. Those negotiated under the CA may not get it because it isnt contracted in it. Most companies will check their unionised agreements. The public servant will get the extra holiday but for others it boils down to the union contracts and the sentiments of the companies CEOs. Under the Trade Union Act each party can pick the balance 6 holidays of their choices whereas the 1st 4 holidays are fixed (Agung, Labour Day, National Day and state Sultan's birthday) This is more of a political gimmick to win the Indian votes. Last year BN got a nice bashing on the street deomonstrations. Now it is hope to appease the Indians. Of course Semi what loo will say it is MIC................Whatever it is worth wishing the Indians of the country Happy Thaipusam