Manipur Elections 2022 Voting Updates: 76.04% Voter Turnout in Second Phase Amid Reports of Violence
News 18Polling for the second and last phase of assembly elections in Manipur began at 7 am on Saturday in 22 constituencies across six districts, an official said. All arrangements are in place to hold voting in 1,247 polling stations adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols, Chief Electoral Officer Rajesh Agarwal had said on Friday. Former three-time chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh and ex-deputy chief minister Gaikhangam Gangmei are among 92 candidates in the fray as Manipur votes in the second and final phase of assembly elections in 22 constituencies across six districts today. All arrangements to hold the voting in 1247 polling stations adhering to the Covid-19 safety protocols have been completed, Chief Electoral Officer Rajesh Agarwal has said.