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Record 84% Voter Turnout Recorded in First Phase of Manipur Polls

Manipur goes to its first phase of polls and AFSPA activist Irom Sharmila is contesting her first polls in the state

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  • 84% voting was recorded in the first phase of polls
  • 19 lakh people were expected to cast their votes in Phase 1.
  • 7 women among 168 candidates in the fray for 38 seats
  • AFSPA activist-turned-politician Irom Sharmila contests her first polls from Thoubal constituency
5:12 PM , 04 Mar

84% Voter Turnout Recorded

The first phase of polling in Manipur assembly held in 38 seats on Saturday recorded a high turnout of 84%.

“In the last two elections, it was around 80 percent. This time it is likely to increase. We are waiting for the final figures, which we will get after 5:30 pm," Chief Electoral officer Manipur, Karam Bono Singh said.

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1:27 PM , 04 Mar

69% voting recorded till 1 pm

Voter turnout in the first phase recorded at 69 percent till 11 am.

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1:27 PM , 04 Mar

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Erendro Leichbombam, a candidate from Irom Sharmila’s PRJA party, was attacked by unknown persons. According to reports, he has been admitted to RIMS hospital in Imphal.

Manipur goes to its first phase of polls and AFSPA activist Irom Sharmila is contesting her first polls in the state
(Photo: ANI)
11:31 AM , 04 Mar

43% Voting Recorded Till 11 am

Voter turnout in the first phase recorded at 43 percent till 11 am.

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Published: 04 Mar 2017, 6:06 AM IST
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