Manipur Election 2022 Phase 2 Voting LIVE: 76.04 percent voter turnout recorded till 5 pm

By Anuj Cariappa

Updated: Saturday, March 5, 2022, 19:27 [IST]

New Delhi, Mar 5: The second and final phase of Manipur assembly elections began on Saturday. Polling will start at 7 am and will continue till 4 pm.

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Mar 05, 2022, 7:26 PM IST

Polling percentage update as of 5 pm. The second phase of Manipur polls recorded 76.04 % voter turnout.

Polling percentage update as of 5 pm.#ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections #ManipurElection2022 #ManipurElectionPhase2 pic.twitter.com/WlWaPW19xk
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) March 5, 2022

Mar 05, 2022, 7:24 PM IST

Senapati polling parties have started depositing EVM and polling material at receiving centre.

Senapati polling parties have started depositing EVM and polling material at receiving centre.#ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections #ManipurElection2022 #ManipurElectionPhase2 pic.twitter.com/5mR94L9M6z
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) March 5, 2022

Mar 05, 2022, 6:46 PM IST

Constituency wise: Voting Percentage Till 3 PM

Chandel: 70.30 Jiribam: 67.80 Senapati: 74.02 Tamenglong: 57.81 Thoubal: 67.17 Ukhrul: 67.99

Mar 05, 2022, 5:19 PM IST

Tamenglong registers lowest voting turnout as it records 57.81 % till 3 pm.

Mar 05, 2022, 5:11 PM IST

Senapati registers highest voting turnout as it records 74.02 % till 3 pm.

Mar 05, 2022, 4:56 PM IST

Proud to have voted. Proud to have done my part. An elated family after taking part in the biggest festival of democracy.

Proud to have voted. Proud to have done my part.
An elated family after taking part in the biggest festival of democracy.#ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections #ManipurElection2022 #ManipurElectionPhase2 pic.twitter.com/eSkerL7qCM
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) March 5, 2022

Mar 05, 2022, 4:50 PM IST

Phase 2 of Manipur Assembly Elections 2022 in Ukhrul.

Phase 2 of Manipur Assembly Elections 2022 in Ukhrul.#ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections #ManipurElection2022 #ManipurElectionPhase2 pic.twitter.com/Sqy9tm4pZy
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) March 5, 2022

Mar 05, 2022, 4:36 PM IST

67.77 percent voter turnout recorded till 3 pm in the second phase of Manipur poll.

Mar 05, 2022, 4:16 PM IST

BJP Manipur filed a complaint against workers of the @INCIndia for assaulting the workers of BJP and restraining the polling agents from entering the booths in Assembly Constituency of 34 Wangjing Tentha. Strongly condemned such kind of unfair election practice.

BJP Manipur filed a complaint against workers of the @INCIndia for assaulting the workers of BJP and restraining the polling agents from entering the booths in Assembly Constituency of 34 Wangjing Tentha.

Strongly condemned such kind of unfair election practice. pic.twitter.com/Xy3pcAET3f
— BJP Manipur (@BJP4Manipur) March 5, 2022

Mar 05, 2022, 4:08 PM IST

Azamgarh people will send BJP 'Saat Samundar Paar' in the Seventh phase of UP Assembly polls. When our govt will come, along with police recruitments, we'll also ensure that recruitments for Army are done: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav at a rally in Azamgarh

Mar 05, 2022, 3:53 PM IST

Those who live in palaces don't know the troubles that a poor mother goes through in absence of a toilet at home. They have to either think of answering nature's call before sunrise or bear the pain throughout the day and do so only after sunset: PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi

Mar 05, 2022, 3:53 PM IST

Blind opposition, continuous opposition, acute frustration & negativity have become their political ideology. For past 2 yrs, free ration is being made available to over 80 cr poor, Dalits, backward, tribals. The entire world is amazed. But I am happy that the poor is happy: PM

Mar 05, 2022, 3:52 PM IST

When some challenges crop up before the nation, these dynasts look for their political interest in it. If India's security forces & people fight a crisis, they do everything to make situation more critical. We saw this during pandemic &today during #Ukraine crisis: PM in Varanasi

Mar 05, 2022, 3:52 PM IST

People of Uttar Pradesh don't want 'Parivaarwadis'. BJP will form govt in UP: PM Modi

Mar 05, 2022, 3:51 PM IST

Meanwhile, PM Modi addressing public meeting in Varanasi (Rural), Uttar Pradesh

Mar 05, 2022, 3:01 PM IST

Proud mothers along with their babies coming out to participate in the festival of democracy.

Proud mothers along with their babies coming out to participate in the festival of democracy.#ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections #ManipurElection2022 #ManipurElectionPhase2 pic.twitter.com/R6KI5Cyh5u
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) March 5, 2022

Mar 05, 2022, 2:28 PM IST

Polling Percentage Update

Polling Percentage Update.

Voters, come out to vote. Let's keep the numbers up. #ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections #ManipurElection2022 #ManipurElectionPhase2 pic.twitter.com/0HFB6AtFIF
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) March 5, 2022

Mar 05, 2022, 2:17 PM IST

The BJP candidate for Karong Assembly constituency in Manipur reported that an altercation at a polling station resulted in police allegedly resorting to firing. One person has been killed in the incident.

Mar 05, 2022, 2:17 PM IST

The National People’s Party (NPP) has alleged that election agents are being stopped from entering polling stations in Tamei district in Manipur. The NPP has blamed the Naga People’s Front for the same.

Mar 05, 2022, 2:06 PM IST

Allegations of an attempt to hijack an EVM in Thanlon assembly constituency in Manipur have surfaced.

Mar 05, 2022, 1:16 PM IST

Unidentified miscreants lobbed a crude bomb at the residence of expelled BJP leader Ch Bijoy in Lamphel area in Manipur's Imphal West district, police said. The incident took place on Friday night, hours before the second phase of the assembly elections was to begin, they said.

Mar 05, 2022, 1:16 PM IST

The electoral fate of 92 candidates will be decided on Saturday, including 12 from the BJP, followed by Congress (18), National People's Party (11), Janata Dal (United) and Naga People's Front (10 each)

Mar 05, 2022, 12:49 PM IST

Polling Percentage Update

Polling Percentage Update.

Voters, make sure to cast your vote.#ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections #ManipurElection2022 #ManipurElectionPhase2 pic.twitter.com/IRZHfNuVNz
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) March 5, 2022

Mar 05, 2022, 12:47 PM IST

Enthusiastic voters exercising their adult franchise at Model Polling Station Lilong.

Enthusiastic voters exercising their adult franchise at Model Polling Station Lilong.
Have you voted yet?#ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections #ManipurElection2022 pic.twitter.com/K1AXo8j0M6
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) March 5, 2022

Mar 05, 2022, 12:44 PM IST

Felicitation of first time voter at Model Polling Station, 30/19,20 under 30 Lilong AC.

Felicitation of first time voter at Model Polling Station, 30/19,20 under 30 Lilong AC.#ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections #ManipurElection2022 #ManipurElectionPhase2 pic.twitter.com/RHHlCiYe9U
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) March 5, 2022

Mar 05, 2022, 12:02 PM IST

An average 28.19 percent polling was recorded till 11 am.

Mar 05, 2022, 11:27 AM IST

A moment from the special relaxation tent for elderly voters at 36/36 Wabagai Polling Station.

A moment from the special relaxation tent for elderly voters at 36/36 Wabagai Polling Station.#ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections #ManipurElection2022 pic.twitter.com/D2nphM2bFy
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) March 5, 2022

Mar 05, 2022, 11:20 AM IST

Volunteers who are ever ready to assist PwD and elderly voters

A big shout out to the volunteers who are ever ready to assist PwD and elderly voters have a smooth voting experience. #ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections #ManipurElection2022 pic.twitter.com/MwGkRZd02R
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) March 5, 2022

Mar 05, 2022, 10:58 AM IST

"Unemployment is the main issue. We're voting for more opportunities," said young voters

#ManipurElections2022 | People queue up to cast votes at a polling station in Thoubal district

"Unemployment is the main issue. We're voting for more opportunities," said young voters pic.twitter.com/fiU8NRslZ8
— ANI (@ANI) March 5, 2022

Mar 05, 2022, 10:57 AM IST

People queue up to cast votes at a polling station in Thoubal district

Mar 04, 2022, 10:07 pm IST

Manipur will vote to seal the electoral fate of 92 candidates in 22 constituencies across six districts in the second and last phase of assembly elections on Saturday. All arrangements to hold the voting in 1247 polling stations adhering to the Covid-19 safety protocols have been completed, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Rajesh Agarwal said on Friday.

Mar 04, 2022, 10:11 pm IST

Prominent candidates in the second phase include former three-time chief minister O Ibobi Singh and ex-deputy CM Gaikhangam Gangmei, both from the Congress.

Mar 04, 2022, 10:14 pm IST

A total of 8.38 lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in this phase in the districts of Thoubal, Chandel, Ukhrul, Senapati, Tamenglong and Jiribam, the CEO said.

Mar 04, 2022, 10:15 pm IST

The BJP has fielded 22 candidates, followed by Congress (18), National People's Party (11), Janata Dal (United) and Naga People's Front (10 each). Altogether 12 Independents and nominees of Shiv Sena, NCP, CPI and several other parties are also contesting.

Mar 04, 2022, 10:17 pm IST

Out of 92 candidates, 17 have criminal antecedents, Agarwal said. He said that 223 polling stations will be manned completely by women polling personnel.

Mar 04, 2022, 10:18 pm IST

Arrangements for webcasting or videography have been made in all polling stations while adequate central forces have been deployed.

Mar 04, 2022, 10:32 pm IST

The first phase of voting held on February 28 was marred by stray incidents of violence and repoll was ordered in 12 polling stations in three districts - Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Imphal East.

Mar 04, 2022, 10:34 pm IST

Repoll in these areas where EVMs were damaged by miscreants will also take place on Saturday, the CEO said. Agarwal said that polling stations were sanitised while circles were drawn in polling stations for voters to stand in queues to avoid crowding to ensure COVID safe election.

Mar 04, 2022, 10:41 pm IST

Mobile phones are not allowed except for officials on duty within 100 meters of a polling station.

Mar 05, 2022, 6:44 am IST

In Manipur, all arrangements have been made to conduct the final phase polling tomorrow at twenty two assembly constituencies in ten districts of the State.

Mar 05, 2022, 6:47 am IST

These districts are- Thoubal, Kakching, Tamenglong, Noney, Jiribam, Chandel, Tengnoupal, Ukhrul, Kamjong and Senapati.

Mar 05, 2022, 6:52 am IST

Ninety two candidates including two women candidates and twelve Independent candidates are in fray in this phase.

Mar 05, 2022, 6:52 am IST

More than Eight lakh thirty eight thousand and seven hundred voters including thirty one transgenders voters will decide the fate of these candidates.

Mar 05, 2022, 7:01 am IST

Voting for the last phase of Manipur Elections 2022 begins; 92 candidates across 22 assembly constituencies in fray.

Mar 05, 2022, 7:04 am IST

Repolling also being held in 12 polling stations across 5 constituencies that went to the poll on Feb 28th in the first phase.

Mar 05, 2022, 7:06 am IST

Polling will be held at one thousand two hundred forty seven polling stations and nearly five thousand polling personnel are being deployed for free and fair elections. The polling will start from 7.00 AM and will culminate at 4.00 PM.

Mar 05, 2022, 7:09 am IST

Among the ninety-two candidates who are in fray in the final phase elections in Manipur, BJP fielded twenty two candidates and Congress fielded eighteen candidates. NPP and NPF parties have also been trying their fate in ten seats each.

Mar 05, 2022, 7:13 am IST

All the polling officials have reached their designated polling stations by this evening and they have started setting up the polling stations. Two hundred twenty three polling stations will be completely manned by women polling officials including all polling stations of Thoubal Assembly Constituency.

Mar 05, 2022, 7:20 am IST

Early voters waiting in line while maintaining Covid SOP to cast their votes in Jiribam.

Phase 2 of Manipur Assembly Elections 2022 has started.
Early voters waiting in line while maintaining Covid SOP to cast their votes in Jiribam.#ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections #ManipurElection2022 pic.twitter.com/jXo7HNHZfg
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) March 5, 2022

Mar 05, 2022, 7:25 am IST

There will be thirty nine Model polling stations in the final phase.

Mar 05, 2022, 7:38 am IST

The election officials have informed that arrangements including webcasting, videography and COVID safe elections have been made in all polling stations. Sufficient number of paramilitary personnels has been deployed in all polling stations.

Mar 05, 2022, 7:47 am IST

As per the direction of the High Court of Manipur, all young voters who appear to be around the age of eighteen years in Heirok Assembly Constituency will be verified their date of birth before casting their votes.

Mar 05, 2022, 8:05 am IST

Former Manipur CM & Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh casts his vote after a brief delay at the polling station due to a technical error

Mar 05, 2022, 8:06 am IST

"They said that there is some technical error," says Former Manipur CM & Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh who is contesting from Thoubal Assembly seat

#ManipurAssemblyelections2022 | Former Manipur CM & Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh casts his vote after a brief delay at the polling station due to a technical error

"They said that there is some technical error," says Singh who is contesting from Thoubal Assembly seat pic.twitter.com/Fo3zUN14LE
— ANI (@ANI) March 5, 2022

Mar 05, 2022, 8:56 am IST

Poll has started peacefully in all 12 Repoll Polling Stations in Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and Imphal East.

Poll has started peacefully in all 12 Repoll Polling Stations in Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and Imphal East.#ECI #ElectionCommissionOfIndia #CEOManipur #SVEEP #ManipurVotes2022 #CovidSafeElections #ManipurElection2022 pic.twitter.com/bv8hzZXUVW
— The CEO Manipur (@CeoManipur) March 5, 2022

Mar 05, 2022, 9:11 am IST

"Today is the second phase of the Manipur Assembly elections. Calling upon all those whose constituencies are polling today to vote in large numbers and mark the festival of democracy," tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Mar 05, 2022, 9:32 am IST

Alleging that militant outfits are intimidating voters and influencing the ongoing assembly polls in Manipur, the Congress on Friday urged the Election Commission to maintain a level-playing field and ensure free and fair polling exercise.

Mar 05, 2022, 9:44 am IST

A Congress delegation met the commission and also raised the issue of the BJP-led state government releasing funds to militant groups under the suspension of operation agreement, despite the model code of conduct being in force.

Mar 05, 2022, 9:50 am IST

The party said that these issues have "far-reaching consequences" for the conduct of free and fair elections. The delegation of All India Congress Committee (AICC) senior observer for Manipur Jairam Ramesh and party leader Salman Khurshid met the chief election commissioner and two election commissioners.

Mar 05, 2022, 10:30 am IST

BJP candidate from Heirok assembly seat Thokchom Radheshyam Singh believes that he will win the election by a minimum of 5000 votes