The Naga People’s Front (NPF) today appealed to the Election Commission of India to reconsider the counting day for the up-coming bye-election to the 43 Tapi A/C in Nagaland as it falls on Sunday (December 3).
On October 9, the ECI had announced the dates for the State Assembly Elections in various States including Nagaland.
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Writing to Sanjeev Kumar Prasad, Secretary Election Commission of India, Achumbemo Kikon, MLA and General Secretary, NPF stated, “I wish to bring to your notice that, Nagaland is a Christian dominated State where 90% of its citizens are Christians. You are indeed aware that Sunday is observed as a very solemn Day of Worship for the entire Christians and Nagaland is no exception.Therefore, the Naga People’s Front (NPF) Appeal the Election Commission of India (ECI) to re-consider the Date of Counting (3rd December) for the up-coming State Assembly Elections in various States including the bye-election to the 43 Tapi A/C in Nagaland as it falls on Sunday.”
