Manipur Elections 2022 | 2nd phase of voting today, 92 candidates in fray

Updated : Mar 05, 2022 09:25
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Editorji News Desk

Manipur is voting to seal the electoral fate of 92 candidates in 22 constituencies across six districts in the second and last phase of assembly elections. Polling started at 7 am and will continue till 4 pm.

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.

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.

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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.

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