Manipur Election 2022 Phase 1 Voting LIVE: 78.03 % voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

By Anuj Cariappa

Updated: Monday, February 28, 2022, 19:12 [IST]

Imphal, Feb 28: The stage for the first phase of Assembly elections in Manipur, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is seeking to retain power while the Congress is pinning hope on its six-party coalition to oust the Biren Singh government.

As many as 38 seats will go to the polls in the first phase today, while voting in 22 constituencies will take place in the second phase.

Manipur Election 2022 Phase 1 Voting LIVE Updates: Catch all the LIVE UPDATES here

Feb 28, 2022, 7:12 PM IST

Polling officials seal Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and VVPATs after the conclusion of the first phase of Manipur Assembly elections 78.03% voters turnout recorded till 5 pm in the first phase of Manipur polls.

Polling officials seal Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and VVPATs after the conclusion of the first phase of Manipur Assembly elections

78.03% voters turnout recorded till 5 pm in the first phase of #ManipurElections2022 pic.twitter.com/Y2bD11H6TZ
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022, 6:18 PM IST

Constituency Wise Voting Percentage Till 5 PM

Imphanl East: 76.64 % Imphal West: 82.19 % Bishnupur: 73.44 % Kangpokpi: 82.97 % Churachandpur: 74.45 %

Feb 28, 2022, 6:13 PM IST

Manipur registers 78.03 % voters turnout in the first phase with Kangpokpi recording the highest number of voters turnout at 82.97 % till 5 pm.

Feb 28, 2022, 6:11 PM IST

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Feb 28, 2022, 6:10 PM IST

Manipur registers 78.03 % voters turnout in the first phase of the assembly elections.

Feb 28, 2022, 5:09 PM IST

Officials said that the first phase voters' turnout could surpass the 2017 assembly election's polling percentage of 86 per cent, which was the highest recorded in the state to date. Voting began at 7 AM in 1,721 polling stations in five districts amid tight security and strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols.

Feb 28, 2022, 5:03 PM IST

Violence mars first phase of Manipur polls

Violence marred the first phase of Manipur assembly elections to 38 constituencies on Monday even as 67.53 per cent of around 12.09 lakh voters exercised their franchise till 3 PM, election officials said.

Feb 28, 2022, 4:53 PM IST

Polling Percentage Update

Polling Percentage Update
Manipur, let’s keep the numbers up!#ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #Election2022 #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections pic.twitter.com/xQmH2YrTB4
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) February 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022, 4:39 PM IST

The incident took place in Tipaimukh assembly constituency in Churachandpur district. The police personnel was identified as Naorem Ibochouba, a resident of Kakching district, he said. Agarwal condoled the death of the police personnel, and said that his body has been airlifted to Imphal and sent to a state-run hospital for autopsy, the officer added.

Feb 28, 2022, 4:29 PM IST

Manipur poll personnel killed in accidental firing: CEO

A Manipur Police personnel, who was on poll duty on Monday, was killed in a "suspected case of accidental firing" from his service rifle during the first phase of assembly elections to 38 seats in the northeastern state, Chief Electoral Office (CEO) Rajesh Agarwal said.

Feb 28, 2022, 4:22 PM IST

Constituency Wise Voting Percentage Till 3 Pm

Imphanl East: 65.81 Imphal West: 70.21 Bishnupur: 67.42 Kangpokpi: 76.74 Churachandpur: 61.35

Feb 28, 2022, 4:16 PM IST

Churachandpur recorded the lowest voting turnout at 61.35 % till 3 pm.

Feb 28, 2022, 4:08 PM IST

Voting Till 3 PM

Kangpokpi recorded the highest voting turnout at 76.74 % till 3 pm.

Feb 28, 2022, 4:02 PM IST

Voting Percentage till 1 PM

Imphanl East: 46.11 Imphal West: 52.15 Bishnupur: 50.48 Kangpokpi: 61.30 Churachandpur: 40.37

Feb 28, 2022, 4:00 PM IST

Churachandpur recorded lowest voting turnout at 40.37 % till 1 pm. Polling will end at 4 pm.

Feb 28, 2022, 3:56 PM IST

Kangpokpi recorded highest voting turnout at 61.30% till 1 pm. Polling will end at 4 pm.

Feb 28, 2022, 3:41 PM IST

VE: 48.88% voter turnout recorded till 1 pm in the first phase of Manipur assembly elections.

Feb 28, 2022, 3:33 PM IST

Glimpses from ‘EETA’ – Women Only Managed Polling Station.

Glimpses from ‘EETA’ – Women Only Managed Polling Station.#ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #Election2022 #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections pic.twitter.com/XBtdkoNPXT
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) February 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022, 3:24 PM IST

"An incident of poll disruption has been reported in Keithelmanbi. This has led to a delay in the polling process. The EVM machine has been broken, and we're examining whether to continue polls here today or go for a repoll," Chief Electoral Officer Rajesh Agarwal.

Feb 28, 2022, 3:16 PM IST

Manipur Polls: EC to decide on repoll in Keithelmanbi after clashes between BJP, Cong workers

Amid reports of Manipur poll disruption in Keithelmanbi in Imphal West district, Chief Electoral Officer Rajesh Agarwal on Monday said that the state Election Commission is examining whether or not to continue the polls as an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) machine has been found to have been broken. Speaking with ANI, Agarwal said, "An incident of poll disruption has been reported in Keithelmanbi. This has led to a delay in the polling process. The EVM machine has been broken, and we're examining whether to continue polls here today or go for a repoll."

Feb 28, 2022, 3:07 PM IST

Md. S Daulat Khan, Jt CEO and spouse after casting their voting franchise in the 1st Phase of Manipur Assembly Elections 2022.

Md. S Daulat Khan, Jt CEO and spouse after casting their voting franchise in the 1st Phase of Manipur Assembly Elections 2022.#ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #Election2022 #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections pic.twitter.com/dBQvHmIral
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) February 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022, 2:53 PM IST

Alleged Congress workers vandalised a BJP polling booth in Kakwa area in Langthabal constituency in Imphal West district, while a vehicle of an NPP candidate was damaged by supporters of a rival group in Keirao seat, although nobody was injured in the incident.

Feb 28, 2022, 2:52 PM IST

At least one person was injured in a clash between two parties in Churachandpur district. An EVM was damaged, and it was later replaced.

Feb 28, 2022, 2:18 PM IST

Various measures, including volunteer assistance, transportation and wheelchair, have been put in place to facilitate elderly voters and PwD voters in casting their vote.

Various measures, including volunteer assistance, transportation and wheelchair, have been put in place to facilitate elderly voters and PwD voters in casting their vote.#ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #Election2022 #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections pic.twitter.com/qMozGwaMTp
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) February 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022, 1:57 PM IST

Voters from the transgender community exercising their right to vote and making inclusive elections more meaningful.

Feb 28, 2022, 1:26 PM IST

Voters wait in queue to cast their votes while maintaining proper Covid SOPs.

Voters wait in queue to cast their votes while maintaining proper Covid SOPs.#CovidSafeElections #ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #Election2022 #ManipurVotes2022 pic.twitter.com/CKtXFDByFE
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) February 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022, 1:23 PM IST

As per reports a havildar of 8th Manipur Rifles who was deployed for poll duty was found dead in Pherzawl district early on Monday morning, police said. The body has been airlifted to Imphal.

Feb 28, 2022, 1:20 PM IST

As of now, 33% voter turnout is recorded. An incident of poll disruption has been reported in Keithelmanbi. This has led to a delay in polling process. EVM machine has been broken, we're examining whether to continue polls here today or go for a repoll: Rajesh Agarwal,CEO Manipur

Feb 28, 2022, 12:20 PM IST

27.34% voters turnout recorded till 11 am

27.34% voters turnout recorded till 11 am in the first phase of #ManipurElections2022 pic.twitter.com/UK7ru4aW0h
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022, 12:18 PM IST

The state is witnessing Two-Phase elections.

Feb 28, 2022, 12:02 am IST

The stage for the first phase of Assembly elections in Manipur, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is seeking to retain power while the Congress is pinning hope on its six-party coalition to oust the Biren Singh government.

Feb 28, 2022, 12:02 am IST

In the first of the two phase election, 38 assembly constituencies of the state will go to polls.

Feb 28, 2022, 12:02 am IST

In the first phase, a total of 173 candidates are in the fray, including 15 women.

Feb 28, 2022, 12:03 am IST

Key candidates facing polls in this phase are chief minister and BJP candidate from Heingang N Biren Singh, his cabinet colleague Thongam Biswajit Singh, speaker Y Khemchand Singh from Singjamei, deputy CM and NPP candidate Yumnam Joykumar from Uripok and Manipur Congress president N Lokesh Singh from Nambol.

Feb 28, 2022, 12:03 am IST

The 38 seats are spread across five districts. Of these, 29 are in valley districts of Imphal East, Imphal West and Bishnupur while nine seats are spread across Churchandpur, Kangpokpi and Pherzawl.

Feb 28, 2022, 6:46 am IST

In Manipur, all the necessary preparations have been made for the First of the Two-Phase polling of Assembly Elections today. The polling will be conducted from 7.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M.

Feb 28, 2022, 6:47 am IST

During the First Phase of Assembly Elections in Manipur, thirty eight seats from six districts will go to polls today out of which one seat is reserved for Scheduled Castes and eight seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes. These districts include Imphal East and West, Bishnupur, Pherzawl, Churchandpur and Kangpokpi district.

Feb 28, 2022, 7:02 am IST

Voting for the first phase of Manipur Elections begins; 173 candidates in 38 constituencies in fray

Feb 28, 2022, 7:02 am IST

Key candidates

CM N Biren Singh from Heingang, Speaker Y Khemchand Singh from Singjamei, Dy CM Yumnam Joykumar Singh from Uripok & state Congress chief N Lokesh Singh from Nambol

Feb 28, 2022, 7:03 am IST

Vsuals from Thangmeiband Khoyathong Tombisana High School, Imphal

Preparations underway for the 1st phase of Manipur Assembly elections; "Security personnel is present in large numbers from Assam & Manipur, smooth polling is expected": Presiding Officer Dr Syed Ahmed

Manipur | Preparations underway for the 1st phase of Manipur Assembly elections; visuals from Thangmeiband Khoyathong Tombisana High School, Imphal

"Security personnel is present in large numbers from Assam & Manipur, smooth polling is expected": Presiding Officer Dr Syed Ahmed pic.twitter.com/2XSCV30KN0
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022, 7:15 am IST

There are 173 candidates including 15 women for 38 seats in the First Phase. Maximum eight candidates are vying for three seats including Sekmai, Saikot and Saikul while there is a direct fight between the BJP and Congress candidates in three constituencies including Heingang, Nambol and Thanga.

Feb 28, 2022, 7:21 am IST

The total number of eligible electors for this phase is 12,09,439 including 5,80,607 male, 6,28,657 female and 175 third gender voters. In all, 1,721 Polling Stations have been set up in the concerned constituencies for their convenience.

Feb 28, 2022, 7:27 am IST

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded its candidates on all the 38 seats going to polls in this phase. The Congress-led Manipur Progressive Secular Alliance, which comprises the leftist parties including CPI, CPI (M), RSP and Forward Block along with Janata Dal (Secular), is contesting 36 seats together.

Feb 28, 2022, 7:54 am IST

Out of these, Congress has put up 35 candidates while CPI has one candidate. Janata Dal (United), which is going in for the polls without any alliance, has fielded 28 candidates while National Peoples' Party has 27 candidates.

Feb 28, 2022, 7:54 am IST

Shivsena has fielded seven, Nationalist Congress Party and Republican Party of India (Athawale) have six each along with Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas) has three candidates. In addition, Kuki National Assembly and Kuki Peoples' Alliance have two candidates each while 18 independents are also in fray.

Feb 28, 2022, 7:55 am IST

The Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) is being used along with Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) at every Polling Station, with a view to enhance the transparency and credibility of the election process, as VVPAT allows the voter to verify his or her vote.

Feb 28, 2022, 7:55 am IST

In view of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic and rising cases of Omicron variant across the country, Election Commission has laid focus on COVID-safe elections with maximum participation.

Feb 28, 2022, 7:57 am IST

CM and BJP candidate from Heingang, N Biren Singh arrives at Shrivan High School in Imphal to vote. He says, "I request people of my constituency along with other voters to cast their valuable votes & use democratic power given by Constitution."

Imphal | CM and BJP candidate from Heingang, N Biren Singh arrives at Shrivan High School in Imphal to vote.

He says, "I request people of my constituency along with other voters to cast their valuable votes & use democratic power given by Constitution."#ManipurElections2022 pic.twitter.com/frFpok2WZS
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2022

Feb 28, 2022, 7:57 am IST

CM and BJP candidate from Heingang, N Biren Singh casts his vote at Shrivan High School in Imphal. He says, "I'm expecting that 75% people of my constituency will vote for BJP & me. BJP is expecting at least 30 out of 38 seats in the first phase. People of Manipur like PM Modi"

Feb 28, 2022, 8:08 am IST

First phase Assembly elections underway in Manipur.

Feb 28, 2022, 8:33 am IST

Manipur Governor La Ganesan votes at Tamphasana Girls' Higher Secondary School in Imphal He says, "I appeal to all people of Manipur that they should exercise their franchise because in our country democracy is prevailing & sign of democracy is election."

Feb 28, 2022, 8:35 am IST

Option of Postal Ballot facility has been extended to the electors who are COVID-19 positive or suspect as certified by competent authority and are in home or institutional quarantine along with those marked as Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and above the age of 80 years.

Feb 28, 2022, 8:36 am IST

As per the Election Commission instructions, the concerned Chief Electoral Officers are ensuring that every Polling Station is equipped with Assured Minimum Facilities (AMF) like drinking water, waiting shed, toilet with water facility, adequate arrangements for lighting, ramp of appropriate gradient for the Persons with Disabilities. The special facilities include mandatory sanitization of Polling Station, thermal checking of voters at entry point either by polling staff or paramedical staff or an Asha worker. At the last hour of poll, such electors will be facilitated for voting, strictly following COVID-19 related preventive measures.

Feb 28, 2022, 8:36 am IST

In view of the pandemic, the Commission has decided to extend the poll timing by one hour in all Assembly Constituencies. The COVID-19 patients, who are quarantined, will be allowed to cast their vote at the last hour of the poll day at their respective Polling Stations, under the supervision of health authorities, strictly following COVID-19 related preventive measures. Proper mechanism of collection and disposal of waste or used gloves will be put in place at each Polling Station.

Feb 28, 2022, 8:37 am IST

Total of twelve lakh nine thousand and four hundred and thirty nine voters including six lakh twenty eight and six hundred and fifty seven female voters will decide the fate of these 173 candidates tomorrow. Among the candidates, thirty nine candidates have criminal antecedents

Feb 28, 2022, 8:47 am IST

Among the one thousand seven hundred and twenty one polling stations, 381 will be Pink polling stations.

Feb 28, 2022, 8:56 am IST

Interestingly, the polling stations of four assembly constituencies will be completely manned by all women polling teams.

Feb 28, 2022, 9:15 am IST

One polling station in Saikot assembly constituency will be manned completely by PwD polling personnel. To ensure COVID safe election, adequate arrangements have been made in all polling stations. The voting will start from seven in the morning and will end at four in the evening.

Feb 28, 2022, 9:36 am IST

The election body has also announced certain restrictions imposed on poll day in the polling station premises in order to ensure free, fair and smooth election. It said that providing free conveyance to voters to and from the polling stations by a candidate or his agent is corrupt practice and strictly forbidden.

Feb 28, 2022, 9:49 am IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged all those voting today in the first phase of the Manipur Assembly elections to turnout in record numbers and cast their vote. In a tweet, Modi has particularly called upon the young and first time voters to exercise their franchise.