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Mizoram NGOs stage protest seeking rescheduling of vote counting date

IndiaTimes Friday, 1 December 2023
Members of Mizoram NGO Coordination Committee (NGOCC) protested across the state, seeking a change in the date of counting of votes for the state assembly polls. Demonstrations were held in Aizawl and district headquarters. NGOCC blamed the Election Commission for remaining silent despite appeals to reschedule the counting date as it falls on a Sunday, a sacred day for Christians. The committee had also discussed the issue with poll panel officials in Delhi. The demonstrations aim to safeguard the Mizo community and their religion.
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News video: Mizoram: NGOs to hold protests on December 1 to demand rescheduling of vote counting date | Oneindia

Mizoram: NGOs to hold protests on December 1 to demand rescheduling of vote counting date | Oneindia 02:13

Mizoram NGO Coordination Committee (NGOCC), a conglomerate of major civil societies and student bodies, will stage protests across the state on Friday to seek a change in the date of counting of votes for state assembly polls. The Committee announced that a protest rally is set to take place on...

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