Imphal, Jan 12: All ranks of state police including the DGP of Manipur and the central police force deployed for conduct of 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly Election scheduled to hold on March 4 and March 8 are now under the control, superintendence and discipline of the Election Commission of India. An order has been issued by the Chief Secretary of Manipur regarding the matter.
As per the order, the designated officers are to be under the control, superintendence and discipline of the ECI as per Section 28 A of the Representation of People Act, 1951. The order will remain applicable till the completion of the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election.
Following the order the Chief Election Officer, Manipur is now directly supervising the State police as well as the Central police force that had been deployed in the state in connection with the upcoming state assembly election.
“The provision is to ensure free and fair election in the state”, said an official of the CEO Manipur.