IT News
Imphal, Feb 10:
All is now set for the 1st phase of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly Election scheduled on February 27. As per information from the CEO Manipur, a total of 176 candidates filed nominations to contest in the upcoming election which will be conducted in 38 Assembly constituencies. However, during scrutiny held yesterday, 1 candidate has been rejected and following that a total of 175 candidates are contesting in the upcoming state assembly election. Among these 15 are women.
As for the 2nd phase election scheduled for March 3, the last date for filing nomination is February 11. As per information from the CEO Manipur, a total of 30 candidates have filed nominations for the 2nd phase election so far.
The one rejected for candidature had filed nomination for contesting from Saikot Assembly Constituency.
Symbol allotment and a list of contesting candidates will be prepared immediately after the last date of withdrawal and will be notified by ROs, an official statement of the CEO said.
The CEO reiterated that the Candidates having criminal antecedents shall also publish a declaration in Format C-1 and report compliance to RO immediately in three occasions (from the last date of withdrawal of candidature till 2 days before poll)- in the local newspaper, TV channel as specified by CEO. Political parties shall also publish in Format C-4 and report compliance to CEO in three occasions- in local newspaper, TV channel as specified by CEO. Candidates shall also filed Revised Abstract Statement of Election Expenses and the same has been circulated to all ROs and all political parties
The CEO further stated that the COVID cases in the State are fast receding and has decided to revise the guidelines as follows: Outdoor physical meeting, now is allowed upto 50% of the capacity of the Indoor Hall and 30% of the open ground or as fixed by DEOs as per requirement of social distancing norms, whichever is less. The upper ceiling is now being removed and the same was notified by the SDMA in order dated 6th February 2022.Open ground rallies can be only held on the grounds specifically designated by the district authorities and subject to compliance of all conditions of SDMA. Capacities of such ground will be fixed by District Authorities well in advance and will be notified, and also will nominate a Nodal Officer to oversee the arrangements of the organiser. Organisers of such Political meetings will be responsible for any breach of Covid related protocols and guidelines. Door to door campaign allowed upto 20 persons excluding security personnel. Permission for meeting, door to door campaigning to be obtained from District Election Officers in advance. Ban on road shows, Pad-yatras, cycle/bike/vehicle rallies and procession to continue.
Each political party/candidate shall furnish an undertaking in the application form (under Suvidha) that it shall abide by all the extant instructions/guidelines in this regard. Between 8 pm and 8 am, no rallies and public meetings (akin to campaign curfew) shall be allowed on any campaign day. Political parties to furnish Star Campaigners list (no. restricted to 30 for recognised parties and 20 for registered unrecognised political parties). Request for permission for campaign by star campaigners may be given at least 48 hours before the start of campaign to make all necessary safety arrangements.
