Election Commission Imposes Two Phases Poll Dates In Manipur, Despite Possible Violence

Though Manipur’s ruling party Congress approached the home ministry to evaluate on unpredictable tension scenario that could affect on upcoming poll process, the election commission despite estimated threat announced two phases voting on 4^th March and next on 8^th March.

Possible threat is potently from the United Naga Council (UNC) to the Manipur government as Naga body is not ready to settle with their declaration of new name to their ancestral land as a district.

Congress’ nightmare on poll postpone due to severe attack was eased by EC’s recent poll dates declaration. The ruling party despite acknowledging threat from the Naga body is quite confident about securing major votes from the Meiteis community who condemns UNC’s blockade act along with state’s powerful community, the Kukis. Possibility of the Centre (BJP) coming out victorious is quite dicey even the opponent party Congress could estimate.