Fresh poll will be held in 11 polling stations in Inner Manpir Parliamentary Constituency on 22nd April 2024 (Monday), the Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur, Pradeep Kumar Jha notified. He also urged all electorates to come out in large numbers to cast their votes.

“The Election Commission of India has, under Sections 58(2) and 58A(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, directed that the poll taken on 19th April, 2024 (Friday) in respect of 11 polling stations listed in the table below of 1-Inner Manipur Parliamentary Constituency to be void and appointed 22nd April, 2024 (Monday) as the date for taking fresh poll at the said polling stations with hours of poll from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM”, the notification stated.

Polling on 19th April 2024 was marked by violence and reports of misconduct in several polling stations.

The Congress party had filed a complaint with the CEO on 20th April 2024 demanding fresh poll in 36 polling stations in Inner Manipur PC and 11 polling stations in Outer Manipur Constituency, alleging booth capturing.

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