1 Killed In Manipur Poll Violence, 28% Turnout Till 11 am, 16% Less Than In 2017
Imphal: A person was killed after security forces opened fire when violence broke out during voting in Manipur’s Karong constituency today. Manipur is voting to pick among 92 candidates in 22 constituencies across 10 districts.
The areas in focus this time include the Thoubal district and the Naga-dominated hills where the ruling BJP faces a stiff challenge.
The districts, on the outer circuit of the state, have long been strongholds of the Naga People’s Front (NPF) and the Congress, and have been hotspots of bandhs and blockades.
Avoiding any violence will be the Election Commission’s top priority. Elections in Manipur this time are a multi-corner contest with a more assertive BJP going solo and contesting all seats even against its partners in the incumbent government.
