Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:01am on 22 Apr 2024,Monday Politics
Violence erupted during polling in Inner Manipur, leading to 11 booths witnessing destruction and firing. The Election Commission nullified the initial polls and scheduled a fresh vote for April 22. Security measures intensified to curb further disturbances. The decision stemmed from incidents during the April 19 polls. Manipur recorded a 69.18% voter turnout by 7 pm. Re-polling hours are set from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Chief Electoral Officer invoked Sections 58(2) and 58A(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, for the directive.
