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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.
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