Bye-election: NBCC appeals to change date of counting

Kohima, September 18, 2014: The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has appealed to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to defer the date for counting of votes for October 15 bye-election to 11 Northern Angami 2 Assemble Constituency as it falls on Sunday (October 19).

In a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, ECI, NBCC general secretary, Rev. Dr. L. Anjo Keikung stated, “As you are aware Sunday is a day of worship for Christians and Nagaland has a predominantly Christian population. In view of this, any important official proceedings, such as counting of votes, being held on Sunday will not only disturb the worshippers but will go against the religious sentiment of Christians in Nagaland and the world over.”

Source: Morung Express