Commission rejects Indian Christians plea to change poll date
Elections in West Bengal and Assam states fall on the important religious day of Maundy Thursday
Arvind Kejriwal, chief minister of Delhi, lights a lamp during a function in New Delhi to mark the centenary of the All India Catholic Union on Aug. 23, 2019. (Photo supplied)
The Election Commission of India has turned down a request to change the election date in West Bengal and Assam from Maundy Thursday.
The All India Catholic Union (AICU), the largest laity movement in Asia, submitted a petition asking the commission to reconsider holding polls on April 1, the day before Good Friday, in the eastern and northeastern states.
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