Key Takeaways
- Polling in Manipur’s first phase was marred by reports of firing, destroyed Electronic Voting Machine, and armed persons threatening voters. The turnout was 13.82 percent in Inner Manipur and 11.57 percent in Outer Manipur.
- Chief Minister N Biren Singh and former Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh cast their votes in the first phase of polling in Manipur.
- The first phase of polling in Manipur saw reports of firing and EVM destruction, with some persons alleging forcible casting of votes by armed persons.
Imphal: The first phase of polling on Friday in Manipur that has seen almost year-long ethnic strifes, was marred by reports of firing, destroyed Electronic Voting Machine and armed persons threatening voters.
Voting began at 7 am and by 9 am the turnout was 13.82 percent in Inner Manipur and 11.57 percent in Outer Manipur.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh cast his vote at 2/16 Srivan Higher Secondary School Polling Station, Luwangshangbam Mamang Leikai polling station. Former Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh cast his vote at Thoubal.
At 5/31 polling station, Thongju some persons destroyed the EVM alleging forcible casting of vote for a particular candidate by some armed persons. At Thamnapokpi some unknown persons fired near the polling station which caused conflict and chaos.
