Manipur Lok Sabha Elections: Repolling at 11 Polling Stations Due to Gunfire and EVMs Destruction

The Election Commission has directed the declaration of the polls held at certain stations on April 19 as null and void, necessitating fresh polling. These affected polling stations include Moirangkampu Sajeb and Thongam Leikai in the Khurai constituency, four in Kshetrigao, one in Thongju in Imphal East district, three in Uripok, and one in Konthoujam in Imphal West district.

In response to the directive, the Congress party demanded a repoll in 47 polling stations, alleging booth capture and election rigging. Manipur Congress president K Meghachandra stated that the party had filed a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer, seeking a repoll in 36 polling stations in the Inner Manipur constituency and 11 in the Outer Manipur constituency.

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