Two killed in poll-related violence in Manipur; 28.19% voter turnout till 11 am

Saturday, 5 March 2022newsdesk

Two people were killed in separate incidents of poll related violence as voting is underway in the last phase of polling in Manipur. The first incident took place in Thoubal district and the second in Senapati district.

New Delhi, 05 March 2022

As per news report of The Indian Express, Manipur on Saturday recorded a voter turnout of 28.19 per cent till 11 am, according to data put out by the Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur. Chandel recorded 28.24 per cent, Jiribam recorded 32.68 per cent, Thoubal recorded 29.55 per cent as of 11 am. The electoral fate of 92 candidates in 22 constituencies across six districts will be decided in this phase of voting. A total of 8.38 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes in the districts of Thoubal, Chandel, Ukhrul, Senapati, Tamenglong and Jiribam in this phase, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Rajesh Agarwal said. Repoll in some areas of Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Imphal East districts — where EVMs were damaged by miscreants during the first phase of voting on February 28 — will also take place on Saturday, the CEO said. The counting of votes will be held on March 10.

Source - The Indian Express