ECI nullifies results amidst reports of violence in Manipur; Electoral Officer declares repolling at 11 polling stations

Manipur witnessed a 72% participation in the two Lok Sabha constituencies on Friday

April 21, 2024

Poll panel orders fresh poll in 11 PS of Inner Manipur seat

The Manipur chief electoral officer declared that the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency will have repolling on April 22 at 11 polling stations. Earlier, the Election Commission ordered to declare the votes conducted at these stations on April 19 invalid.

Manipur witnessed a 72% participation in the two Lok Sabha constituencies on Friday, despite reports of firing, intimidation, the destruction of EVMs at several voting places, and accusations of booth capturing.

The official stated that three polling places in Uripok and one in Konthoujam in Imphal West district, four in Kshetrigao and one in Thongju in Imphal East district, and Moirangkampu Sajeb and Thongam Leikai in Khurai constituency are the impacted polling places.

Earlier in the day, the Congress demanded a recount at 47 voting stations, claiming that booths had been captured and polls were rigged.

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