1. EC orders fresh polls for 11 Manipur stations due to void elections on April 19.
2. Redo scheduled for April 22, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
3. Decision follows invocation of Sections 58(2) and 58A(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Imphal, April 21: The Election Commission of India has declared fresh polls for 11 polling stations in Manipur’s Inner Parliamentary Constituency after invoking Sections 58(2) and 58A(2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
The elections held on April 19, 2024, at these stations, were deemed void, prompting the decision for a redo on April 22, 2024, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The affected polling stations are as follows:
- Sajeb (A) Moirangkampu Sajeb Upper Primary School
- Khurai Thongam Leikai S. Ibobi Primary School (East Wing), Khurai Thongam Leikai
- Bamon Kampu (North-A) Bamon Kampu Upper Primary School
- Bamon Kampu (North-B) Pioneer Academy
- Bamon Kampu (South West) Irilbung High School (North Wing)
- Bamon Kampu (South East) Irilbung High School (South Wing)
- Khongman Zone-V(A) National Children’s School
- Iroishemba Iroisemba Upper Primary School (Eastern Wing)
- Iroishemba Mamang Leikai Iroisemba Upper Primary School (Western Wing)
- Iroishemba Mayai Leikai Iroisemba Upper Primary School (Middle Wing)
- Khaidem Makha Khaidem Primary School (Southern Wing)
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Citizens eligible to vote in these areas are encouraged to actively participate in the re-polling process. Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur, Pradeep Kumar Jha emphasized the importance of citizen engagement in ensuring a fair electoral process.
This decision underscores the Election Commission’s commitment to upholding the integrity of elections and ensuring that every citizen’s vote is counted.
