CATHOLICS OPPOSE POLLING ON APRIL 1 IN BENGAL, ASSAM

A delegation of All-India Catholic Union (AICTU) has petitioned the Election Commission to change the polling on April 1 in West Bengal and Assam since it falls on Maundy Thursday, a day before the Good Friday. In a memorandum submitted to Deputy Election Commissioner Dr Chander Bhushan, IAS, the delegation led by MP Vincent H Pala and AC Michael, a former member of Delhi Minority Commission, pleaded that Maundy Thursday is one of the most complex and profound days of celebrations as it marks the day Jesus Christ “celebrated his final Passover with his disciples.”