Re-poll in Khundrakpam AC peaceful
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 05 2022:
Re-polling at polling station No 1/20 Sarouthel under Khundrakpam assembly constituency on Saturday ended peacefully.
The repoll was ordered after the first phase election at the said polling station on February 28 was marred by fighting among supporters of rival candidates and damaging of EVM.
The re-poll was conducted under tight security cover with deployment of central and state forces from 7 am to 4 pm.
At the end of the repoll, the poll percentage stood at 93.39 per cent.
INC candidate from Khundrakpam AC Thokchom Lokeshwar and BJP candidate Thangjam Mohendro also visited the polling station to take stock of the polling process.
Speaking to the media, both claimed that they will come out victorious in the election.