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Manipur polls: Phase two concludes with over 76% turnout; violence reported

BJP has decided to go solo this time and is contesting all 60 seats alone. On the other hand, Congress has formed an alliance of six political parties and named it Manipur Progressive Secular Alliance (MPSA). The coalition partners in MPSA include Congress, Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist), Forward Bloc, Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), and Janata Dal (Secular).

Written by: India TV News Desk New Delhi Updated on: March 05, 2022 19:19 IST
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Manipur phase 2 voting LIVE UPDATES: Phase 2 poll day scenes from Thoubal Kshetri Leikai Model Polling Station.

 

Manipur phase 2 voting LIVE: Polling in the second phase of assembly elections in Manipur began at 7:00 AM on Saturday (March 5) in 22 constituencies spread across six districts with strict adherence to COVID-19 pandemic protocols. The result of as many as 92 candidates, including two women will be sealed today. The voters who are COVID positive or are under quarantine will be allowed to vote at the last hour, between 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The results of the Manipur Assembly Elections will be declared on March 10. 22 contituencies namely Lilong, Thoubal, Wangkhem, Heirok, Wangjing Tentha, Khangabo, Wabgai, Kakching, Hiyanglam, Sugnoo, Jiribam, Chandel (ST), Tengnoupal (ST), Phungyar (ST), Ukhrul (ST), Chingai (ST), Karong (ST), Mao (ST), Tadubi (ST), Tamei (ST), Tamenglong (ST), and Nungba (ST) are going for polls on March 5. Keeping in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, all arrangements to hold the voting in 1247 polling stations has been completed, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Rajesh Agarwal said on Friday. A total of about 8.38 lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in this phase. On March 3, the Election Commission has imposed a ban on all kinds of political campaigns for the second phase of the state assembly polls slated to be held on March 5. The term of the current Manipur government began on March 20, 2017, and is slated to end on March 19, 2022. 

 

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  • 1:40 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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  • 1:07 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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  • 10:21 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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  • 9:53 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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  • 9:41 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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  • 9:26 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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  • 8:56 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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  • 8:47 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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  • 8:24 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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  • 8:01 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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  • 7:51 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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  • 7:44 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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  • 7:27 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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  • 7:21 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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  • 7:03 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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  • 7:00 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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  • 6:57 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Manipur phase 2 polling: Political parties and their alliances

    BJP has decided to go solo this time and is contesting all 60 seats alone. On the other hand, Congress has formed an alliance of six political parties and named it Manipur Progressive Secular Alliance (MPSA). The coalition partners in MPSA include Congress, Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India (Marxist), Forward Bloc, Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), and Janata Dal (Secular). 

     

  • 6:56 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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    Voting will begin at 7:00 am and will continue till 4:00 pm. The voters who are COVID positive or are under quarantine will be allowed to vote at the last hour, between 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Covid-19 protocols for the voters, including use of face masks, sanitiser, social distancing and thermal screening, are being maintained.

     

  • 6:55 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

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    A total of 92 candidates, including two females, are in the fray for the second phase of Manipur polls, scheduled for today. 22 contituencies namely Lilong, Thoubal, Wangkhem, Heirok, Wangjing Tentha, Khangabo, Wabgai, Kakching, Hiyanglam, Sugnoo, Jiribam, Chandel (ST), Tengnoupal (ST), Phungyar (ST), Ukhrul (ST), Chingai (ST), Karong (ST), Mao (ST), Tadubi (ST), Tamei (ST), Tamenglong (ST), and Nungba (ST) will be going for polls on March 5.

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