India, Oct. 7 -- Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Monday announced that Valmiki Jayanti will be observed as a public holiday in the national capital every year, enabling citizens to celebrate the occasion on a larger scale.

Gupta made the announcement while attending three separate Valmiki Jayanti celebrations held at the Delhi Secretariat, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Convention Centre, and Shalimar Bagh in Haiderpur.

Paying tribute to the poet-saint, the Chief Minister described Bhagwan Valmiki's teachings as "timeless" and said the Delhi government would extend support to community and cultural organisations to ensure the event is celebrated across the city. "The event will be celebrated on a large scale across the capit...