Security measures tightened for re-poll in Manipur tomorrow

Imphal: Adequate security measures have been taken up for free and fair re-poll in six polling stations in three assembly segments of two districts (Ukhrul and Senapati) for Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency reserved for scheduled tribes in Manipur on April 30.

Six CRPF companies assisted by over 400 state forces have been pressed into services for smooth polling with hours of poll from 7:00 AM to 4:00 pm on Tuesday, officials said on Monday.

Re-poll has been necessitated due to large-scale booth rigging and violence during the polls on Friday in these polling stations.

Meanwhile, the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has submitted a formal request to the Chief Electoral Officer of Manipur, urging for enhanced security measures in six hyper-sensitive polling stations. 

MPCC urged the Election Commission the deployment of adequate Central Para Military Forces and the appointment of Executive Magistrates at each polling station to ensure prompt intervention in case of disruptions.

Additionally, the MPCC emphasized the necessity of installing CCTV cameras and ensuring video coverage to maintain transparency and accountability in the electoral process.

In light of the upcoming re-polling scheduled for April 30, the Manipur government directed private enterprises and industrial centres to declare a paid holiday for their employees residing in the aforementioned six polling stations.

The government has also declared a public holiday for those banks, financial institutions and LIC officials posted in the aforesaid polling stations.

A total of four contestants of INC, NPF, and two independents are in the electoral fray to the elections in the Outer Manipur PC seat.

The re-polling will take place in:

1 44-Ukhrul (ST) 44/20-Shangshak A

2 44/36-Ukhrul (A)

3 44/41-Ukhrul (D-1)

4 44/50-Ukhrul (F)

5 45-Chingai (ST) 45/14-Chingai

6 47-Karong (ST) 47/33-Oinam (A1)