BTC elections should be postponed: Tarun Gogoi

In viewof the outbreak of coronavirus, former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Thursdaydemanded to postpone the coming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) electionsslated for April 4.

"Thenovel Coronavirus could spread during the time of BTC elections and we should focuson their lifestyle," said Gogoi in Guwahati. He also asked the concernedauthorities to postpone the BTC elections.

It maybe mentioned here that in order to check the gathering of people, the Assamgovernment has already ordered the shutdown of educational institutes, cinemahalls, swimming pools, gymnasiums, etc till March 29. But in the four districtsof Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD), which are administered by theBTC, campaigning for the BTC elections is going on full swing with theparticipation of thousands of people.

Theelections will be held on April 4, from 8am to 4pm. The results will beannounced on April 8. The term of the existing BTC general council expires onApril 27.