News Desk, AnyTV, Imphal
Published by: Abhishek Dixit
Updated Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:40 PM IST
Summary
In the first phase, votes were cast at 1721 polling stations in five districts. Damage to EVMs by mischievous elements has been received at some places like Saitu, Henglep, Singhat etc.
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In the first phase, votes were cast at 1721 polling stations in five districts. Damage to EVMs by mischievous elements has been received at some places like Saitu, Henglep, Singhat etc. The police also had to fire in the air. The Chief Electoral Officer said that an FIR has been lodged against the accused.
It is alleged that alleged Congress workers ransacked the Kakwa polling station in Longthbal constituency of Imphal West district. While one vehicle of the NPP candidate was damaged. In this phase, BJP has fielded candidates on all 38 seats, while Congress has fielded 35, NPP 27 and JD(U) 28 seats. The BJP formed the government in the state in 2017 with the help of NPP, NPF and LJP, but this time it is contesting all the seats alone.
Policeman killed by accidental bullet
Chief Electoral Officer Rajesh Aggarwal said that Naorem Ibochouba, a policeman on election duty, died in Tipaimukh constituency of Churachandpur. It is said that he died due to accidental bullet fired from the service revolver of the police personnel.