EC Revises Manipur Poll Dates: First Phase on 28 February, Second on 5 March

The previous dates for the first and second phases of polling were 27 February and 3 March.

The Election Commission on Thursday, 10 February, revised the Assembly election dates for Manipur.

The first phase of the polling is slated to take place on 28 February, and the second phase on 5 March, as opposed to 27 February and 3 March announced previously.

"The Commission, have considered inputs, representations, past precedent, logistics, ground situations and all facts and circumstances in the matter has decided under Section 153 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 to revise the dates of poll of General Elections to Legislative Assembly of Manipur…[sic]"

Election Commission of India (ECI)