GUWAHATI, April 26 -- The Northeast state of Manipur is witnessing a high voter turnout in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections held on Friday (April 26).

15.49 voter turnout was recorded in Manipur till 9am, the election commission of India (ECI) informed.

13 assembly segments under Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency went to polls in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.

A total of 857 polling stations, including nine special polling stations, have been set up across 13 assembly segments under the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency.

Currently, the Outer Manipur constituency is represented by Lorho Phoze of the Naga People's Front (NPF), a constituent of the BJP-led NDA.

The BJP has thrown its support towards NPF candidate ...