The Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to defer the by-election to the Mawryngkneng Assembly seat because of the worsening Covid-19 pandemic situation in the country, it was announced today.
The ECI said that this by-poll, along with others around the country for Assembly and Parliamentary seats, would have to be postponed until the situation “significantly improves”.
Under the Representation of the People Act 1951, vacancies are required to be filled through bye-elections within six months from the date of occurrence of vacancy, provided that the remainder of the term in relation to the vacancy is one year or more.