Election Commission to set up special polling stations in relief camps of Manipur

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMarch 16, 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reviewed the ground situation of Manipur and has noted that a large number of electors registered in different constituencies of Manipur were displaced from their native places during recent conflicts.

The State of Manipur has been in a state of communal unrest since May 3, 2023 due to the clash between the Meitei community and the Kuki-Zo tribal community.

Notably on Saturday evening, the ECI has fixed April 19, next as date of polling for the State of Manipur along with others North Eastern Region.

According to a press release, the Commission observed that large number of electors are now residing in Relief Camps in various districts of Manipur. The Commission, after due consultation with various stake holders, has decided that special polling stations shall be set up at/near the camps where such electors, who opt for such facility, will be able to register their votes in EVMs.

The Commission informed that a detail scheme for internally displaced persons of Manipur to vote in relief camps has been issued by the Commission on 29th February, 2024.