Moreover, lamps are lit in Chakma households and Buddhist temples, with prayers being offered to the Buddha. The second day, called Mul Biju, is celebrated with traditional songs and dances.

In 2013 the turnout was 80.17%, and in 2008 it was 83.5%. In the 2018 Tuichawng election, BJP’s Buddha Dhan Chakma won the seat against MNF’s Rasik Mohan Chakma by a margin of 1,594 votes.