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Aizawl, the 5^th May 2023: Due to the unforeseen event that arised due to the unfortunate demise of one of the candidates, the State Election Commission (SEC)issued a notification as reproduced below.            

WHEREAS, the State Election Commission Mizoram has, by Notification as

provided under sub-rule (5) of Rule 7 read with sub-rule (1) of Rule 151 and sub-rule (1) of Rule 158 of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business etc.) Rules, 2002 notified the schedule of General Election to Chakma Autonomous District Council 2023, according to which the Poll is scheduled to be held on 9^th May, 2023 (Tuesday); And

WHEREAS, Shri Amit Kumar Chakma, official candidate of Bharatiya Janata Party had died on 4^th May, 2023 (Thursday) before the Poll is taken as scheduled, whereby Poll is adjourned for 15 – Rengkashya MDC Constituency by the Returning Officer concerned; 

NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the power conferred under Rule 154 of the Chakma Autonomous District Council (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) Rules, 2002 as amended,  the State Election Commission hereby calls upon the Bharatiya Janata Party to nominate a candidate in place of the deceased candidate and further appoints the following dates and times in respect of 15 – Rengkashya MDC Constituency under Chakma Autonomous District Council with respect to the said election:-

The Model Code of Conduct is, hereby, enforced henceforth till announcement of result of the General Election in respect of 15 – Rengkashya MDC Constituency within Rengkashya MDC Constituency area.