Manipur, April 21 -- The direction was issued under Sections 58 (2) and 58A (2) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. It appealed to all voters of the said polling stations to come out in large numbers to exercise their franchise. The CEO Office has received numerous complaints from various political parties, including 36 for Inner Manipur and 11 for Outer Manipur from the INC, as well as from parties such as the BJP, and other independent candidates, all seeking a re-poll.

After scrutinising the various complaints along with the candidates and their representatives under the respective Returning Officers, the decision to conduct a repoll in 11 polling stations was taken by the Election Commission of India. Earlier, the Chief El...