Violence marred the first phase of elections to 38 of Manipur’s 60 Assembly constituencies on Monday as 78.03% of about 12.09 lakh voters exercised their franchise by 5 p.m. Election officials said the figure was likely to increase after reports from all remote polling stations come in. Chief Electoral Officer Rajesh Agarwal said a policeman, identified as Naorem Ibochouba, died …
The incidents of violent clashes, booth capturing and heated arguments were reported from Manipur on Monday as the state witnessed the first phase of voting in 38 Assembly constituencies. The Election Commission ordered repolling at the New Keithelmanbi polling station in Kangpokpi district after allegations of booth capturing disrupted the voting process. Manipur poll | Full Coverage | Live Coverage …
