IT News
Imphal, Feb 28:
The first phase of polling for the Manipur election 2022 was held today in 38 assembly constituencies in 5 electoral districts of the state. The fate of 173 candidates, including 14 females will be sealed today as polling is being conducted across 38 constituencies spread across five districts in the northeastern state.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and BJP candidate from Heingang, N Biren Singh casts his vote at Shrivan High School in Imphal, He was accompanied by his wife Hiyainu.
After casting his vote, N. Biren said expressed confidence in 75 per cent of the total electorate in his constituency to vote for BJP and him.
“BJP is expecting at least 30 out of 38 seats in the first phase…People of Manipur like PM Modi”, N. Biren said.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded 38 leaders, while 35 are in the fray from Congress. Interestingly, Janata Dal (United) has also put forward 28 candidates. As per the official figures, 12,09,439 voters including 5,80,607 male, 6,28,657 female, and 175 transgender voters are eligible to cast their vote in Manipur polls 2022 Phase-I. The EC has set up 1,721 polling stations to ensure smooth election process.
Meanwhile, Election officer of N. Biren Singh M Rajen Singh while talking to media persons said that the election at Heingang polling station was peaceful. He was responding to allegation levelled by the INC candidate.
