AIZAWL, Oct 9: The Mizoram Congress on Monday urged the Election Commission to reschedule the
date for counting of votes for the assembly polls on December 3, as it is a Sunday, when people
attend church services in the Christian-majority state.
In a letter addressed to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, Congress president Lalsawta said
that Sunday is a sacred day for the people of Mizoram, when no official programmes are held.
“We know that not only the Congress party, but the entire Christian community in Mizoram would
not like the counting of votes to be held on Sunday,” Lalsawta said.
He requested the EC to respect the sentiments of the people of Mizoram, and urged the poll panel
to reschedule the date between Monday and Friday.
The EC had earlier in the day announced that voting for the 40 assembly seats in Mizoram will be
held on November 7, and the counting of votes will take place on December 3. (PTI)
