Re-polling in Manipur Concludes Peacefully with High Voter Turnout
Following violent disruptions during initial voting, Manipur records over 81% turnout in re-polling at 11 booths.
- Re-polling was held at 11 polling stations in Manipur's Inner Lok Sabha constituency after incidents of violence and EVM destruction.
- The Election Commission declared the initial April 19 voting void and ordered re-polling, which resulted in an 81.6% voter turnout.
- Security measures were significantly enhanced to ensure a peaceful voting process, with no major incidents reported during the re-poll.
- The re-polling is part of India's ongoing national elections, which are conducted in multiple phases for security and logistical reasons.
- Counting of votes for this phase is scheduled for June 4, with further voting in other parts of Manipur set for April 26.