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Business News/ Politics / Policy/  Manipur sees 74% voter turnout
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Manipur sees 74% voter turnout

No ballots were cast at Leimaram in Bishenpur district as voters kept away from the polling booths demanding transfer of an officer-in-charge of police of that area

In Manipur, 11,713 security personnel including central paramilitary forces were deployed for election to the inner Manipur constituency. Photo: APPremium
In Manipur, 11,713 security personnel including central paramilitary forces were deployed for election to the inner Manipur constituency. Photo: AP

Imphal: Around 74% votes were cast in Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency on Thursday, election office sources said.

Polling began in 1,256 polling stations in the constituency at 7am and ended at 4pm.

Areas in the four valley districts of the state—Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal and Bishenpur went to the polls today amidst tight security as more than 11,713 security personnel, comprising para military and state police personnel were deployed to conduct smooth polling.

No ballots were cast at Leimaram in Bishenpur district as voters kept away from the polling booths demanding transfer of an officer-in-charge of police of that area, the sources said.

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Published: 17 Apr 2014, 09:48 AM IST
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