Manipur Election 2022 Phase 2 Voting Highlights: Polling concludes, 84.2 per cent turnout recorded

Manipur Election 2022 Phase 2 Voting, Manipur Election 2022 : Voting has concluded for the second and last phase of assembly elections in Manipur with around 84.2 per cent voter turnout. The highest voter turnout was in the Senapati district with 86.55 per cent and lowest in Jiribam at 77.64 per cent. On the other hand, Chandel recorded a turnout of 83.1 per cent, Tamenglong 82.43 per cent, Thoubal 85.47 per cent and Ukhrul 81.9 per cent. The polling began at 7am and concluded at 4pm. A total of 22 constituencies across six districts went to the polls today. A total of 8.38 lakh voters were eligible to exercise their franchise while 92 candidates were in the fray from the seats. The districts that went to polls today were Thoubal, Chandel, Ukhrul, Senapati, Tamenglong and Jiribam. Of the 22 candidates, 12 are from the BJP, 18 from Congress, 11 from National People’s Party, and 10 each from Janata Dal (United) and Naga People’s Front. 223 polling stations is being manned completely by women polling personnel.

Prominent candidates in the second phase include former three-time chief minister O Ibobi Singh and ex-deputy CM Gaikhangam Gangmei, both from the Congress. Out of 92 candidates, 17 have criminal antecedents. Arrangements for webcasting or videography have been made in all polling stations while adequate central forces have been deployed. Mobile phones are not allowed except for officials on duty within 100 meters of a polling station.