Aizawl, April 16 -- The Mizoram government has extended the enrollment deadline for the Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS) 2.0 to May 15, providing additional time for citizens to secure health coverage.

Originally slated to conclude on Wednesday (April 15), the extension came at a critical time as the state prepares for the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections.

Because the Model Code of Conduct is currently in effect, the health department had to seek special clearance from the Mizoram State Election Commission to announce the extension.

While the commission permitted the move to ensure public welfare remains uninterrupted, it warned that the extension must not be leveraged for political advantage during the campaign...