India, Jan. 22 -- The Mizoram opposition Congress on Wednesday accused the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) government, headed by Chief Minister Lalduhoma, of manipulating the State Election Commission (SEC) to delay municipal polls.

The allegation came days after the SEC announced that it may conduct elections to the 19-member Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) likely in April or May, even as the current term of the municipal body expires on March 1.

State Election Commissioner H. Lalthlangliana had recently said that the elections had to be delayed due to time constraints, the upcoming budget session, school board exams, and the closing of the current financial year.

He also stated that the decision to defer the polls was taken independ...