Notification For Second Phase Of Manipur Poll
Imphal, Feb 3: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manipur Rajesh Agrawal informed that the Election Commission of India (ECI) would visit Manipur on February 7 to review the poll preparedness for the ensuing election to the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly.
The notifications for Second Phase will be issued on February, 4 by the concerned Returning Officers. Addressing the media on Thursday at the Office of CEO, Lamphelpat, Rajesh Agrawal said that the Election Commission will hold a meeting with Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, Chief Electoral Officer, State Police Nodal Officer, DG Assam Rifles, recognized National/State political parties, District Election Officers, Superintendents of Police and Enforcement Agencies.
He further stated that Election Notifications for First Phase had been issued by all Returning Officers (RO) on February, 1 while the Notifications for Second Phase will be issued on February, 4.
In view of Covid19, the number of persons to accompany a candidate for filing Nomination is restricted to two and the number of vehicles is also restricted to two. He added that candidates shall open separate bank accounts for incurring expenditure in the current General Elections.
The CEO also stressed that children should not be used for the election process, like campaigning, carrying out campaigning material and all political parties/candidates should comply with ECI Instructions on the matter.
He added that Pre-certification by MCMC is mandatory for publication of political advertisements in newspapers on the poll day and one day before poll by political parties/candidates. Further, Manifestoes are not to be released during a prohibitory period (last 48 hours before the close of poll) in both phases as prescribed under Section 126 of the RPA, 1951.
