Modi requests people to vote in large numbers for second and last phase of Manipur Assembly election
As voting began for the second and last phase of the Manipur Assembly election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon the voters in the state to vote in large numbers.
“Today is the second phase of the Manipur Assembly elections. Calling upon all those whose constituencies are polling today to vote in large numbers and mark the festival of democracy,” PM Modi tweeted.
92 candidates are in fray The second and last phase of the Manipur Assembly election has begun today at 7 am. This phase will pick between 92 candidates in 22 constituencies across six districts.
The areas in focus this time include the Thoubal district and the Naga-dominated hills where the ruling BJP faces a stiff challenge.
A total of 8.38 lakh voters are eligible to cast their vote in this phase in the districts of Thoubal, Chandel, Ukhrul, Senpati, Tamenglong and Jiribam.
The BJP has fielded 22 candidates, followed by Congress (18), National People’s Party (11), Janata Dal (United) and Naga People’s Front (10 each).
1,247 polling stations have been made operational for the polls which will continue till 4 pm.
The turnout was 28.20 per cent till 11 am, 16.80 per cent less than in 2017.