Chief Electoral Officer Rajesh Agarwal on Monday mentioned that the state Election Fee is analyzing whether or not or to not proceed the polls amid reviews of ballot disruption in Manipur’s Keithelmanbi in Imphal West district.
As per reviews, an Digital Voting Machine (EVM) machine was discovered damaged, leaving the ballot physique in a dilemma whether or not to proceed or go for a repoll.
“An incident of ballot disruption has been reported in Keithelmanbi. This has led to a delay within the polling course of. The EVM machine has been damaged, and we’re analyzing whether or not to proceed polls right here as we speak or go for a repoll,” Agarwal mentioned.
Reportedly, clashes had damaged out between BJP and Congress employees in Keithelmanbi after the Opposition social gathering raised allegations of sales space capturing.
A complete of 173 candidates, together with 15 females, are within the fray for the ballot.
Voting is scheduled to proceed until 4 pm. The voters who’re COVID constructive or are below quarantine shall be allowed to vote on the final hour, between 3 pm to 4 pm.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh is contesting from his conventional house seat, Heingang constituency of Imphal East. He’s searching for the fifth time period in Manipur.
The BJP has determined to go solo this time and is contesting all 60 seats.
Alternatively, Congress has shaped an alliance of six political events and named it Manipur Progressive Secular Alliance (MPSA). The coalition companions in MPSA embrace Congress, Communist Occasion of India (CPI), Communist Occasion of India (Marxist), Ahead Bloc, Revolutionary Socialist Occasion (RSP) and Janata Dal (Secular).
The second part of this 60-member Meeting will happen on March 5. The counting of votes will happen on March 10.