Manipur, April 26 -- The stage is set for the second phase of Lok Sabha Election 2024 in the Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency, scheduled to take place on Friday. Preparations have been completed with polling officers and robust security arrangements in place to ensure a smooth electoral process.

A total of 848 polling stations have been established across the constituency, with 87 companies of paramilitary forces and over 4,000 state police personnel deployed to maintain law and order.

In this crucial second phase, four candidates are contesting for the Outer Manipur seat - Alfred Kanngam S Arthur from the Congress party, Kachui Timothy Zimik representing the Naga People's Front (NPF), and two independent candidates,Alyson Abonm...