38 seats go to polls in 1st phase of Manipur election
Polling for the first phase of Manipur election began on Saturday as 38 seats went to polls amid high security. In the first phase, more than 11 lakh voters will decide the fate of 168 candidates. Moreover, around 250 companies of central paramilitary forces are on the ground with the Assam Rifles and Army following the unrest in the state.
First phase of Manipur Assembly elections ended today, with over 80 per cent voter turnout being recorded till reports last came in. As many as 1,643 polling stations were set up in areas spread over Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur and the hill districts of Churachandpur and Kangpokpi.More than 11 lakh voters exercised their franchise to decide the fate of 168 candidates in the fray.There was heavy security in parts of the state amid continual clashes with the United Naga Council. More than 250 companies of central paramilitary forces were deployed on duty with the Assam Rifles and Army aiding in providing security cover. No major law and order issues were reported.This election marks the debut of Irom Sharmila's People's Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) party.  Here are the live updates:#ManipurElection2017 Differently abled people and the elderly being assisted at polling booth no. 3/40 in Kongpal (Khurai, Imphal East) pic.twitter.com/FfdnvlBIz8First time voter shows her inked finger after casting vote at a polling booth in Manipur's Bishnupur #ManipurElection2017pic.twitter.com/jm0DXl97IGManipur set to go to polls today in the first of its two-phased elections across 38 Assembly constituencies. pic.twitter.com/UMcwjHQjI9