The voting dates for the two-phase Manipur assembly elections have been changed, the Election Commission said today.
Voting for the first phase is on February 28, and the second phase is on March 5; earlier, voting was scheduled on February 27 and March 3.
Several tribal groups and political parties had asked the Election Commission to revise the voting dates since February 27, the first phase, fell on a Sunday, which would have affected church services.
Responding to the Christian body’s remarks, the poll panel had said,“They have explained their positions to us. So, we will discuss in the commission after reaching Delhi and we will take appropriate actions whatever is required for that.”
(With inputs from agencies)
