India, Sept. 2 -- The Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA), which began its two-day session on Tuesday, deferred the admittance of a contentious issue regarding devil worship, which was raised by a Naga People's Front (NPF) MLA, although the matter was listed in the day's business schedule.

NPF MLA Kuzholuzo Nienu had sought attention to matters of urgent public importance under the state assembly's relevant rule pertaining to "Prohibition of Satanic worship in Nagaland". However, during the session, NLA Speaker Sharingain Longkumer announced that the matter has been deferred "until further listing".

The topic has drawn criticism from various quarters including the church. The Nagaland Joint Christian Forum (NJCF) in a statement maintain...