IMPHAL | Dec 16
The Village Chief Association Tamenglong and Noney, has appealed to the state government to postpone the Village Authority Election of the said areas which have been scheduled within the month of December.
The said association decries the state government’s order for conducting the aforementioned election during the celebratory season of Christmas, which is one of the most significant occasions for the Christian community, a release said.
In light of the importance of Christmas and the concern of the people, the association request the state government to postpone the said election by about two or three months, the release continued.
Lastly, the Village Chief Association Tamenglong and Noney informed that if its stated appeal is not acted upon, co-operation with the state government will be suspended, it added.
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