Mizo churches appeal not to observe Good Governance day on

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Press Trust of India Aizawl
Last Updated : Dec 22 2016 | 12:48 PM IST
The Mizoram Kohhran Hruaitute Committee (MKHC), a conglomerate of leaders of 14 major churches in Mizoram, today appealed to the state government not to observe 'Good Governance Day' on Christmas.
The Centre's decision to observe 'Good Governance Day' on December 25 is one of the most important religious day of Christians, according to a statement issued by the committee.
"It is extremely unfortunate that the Centre declared December 25 as 'Good Governance Day' which will surely inconvenience many people and disturb Christmas day celebrations," it said.
The MKHC has understood that December 25 is declared as 'Good Governance Day' as it coincides with the birthday of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the statement said, adding it is a sacred day for the Christians.
It also appealed the state government to appoint another day as Good Governance Day and not organise any official function that could disturb the Christmas day celebrations.
The MKHC had also written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make alternative arrangements so that the sentiment of the Christian community in the region is not hurt, it said.

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First Published: Dec 22 2016 | 12:48 PM IST

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