India is gearing up for one of its most significant elections next month, with 28 states and eight union territories set to go to polls. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar announced that polling will commence nationwide on April 19, continuing until June 1, with results expected on June 4.
In Manipur, the elections will kick off in the first phase on April 19. The northeastern state will elect two members to the 18th Lok Sabha.
Manipur is divided into two Lok Sabha constituencies: Inner Manipur, with 937,464 electors, and Outer Manipur, reserved for scheduled tribes and with 1,022,099 electors.
The Inner Manipur seat, which has a significant number of Meitei voters, is currently held by BJP's Dr. Ranjan Kumar Rajkumar, a Minister of State in the Narendra Modi government. Meanwhile, the Outer Manipur constituency, comprising 28 Assembly seats, is represented by NPP’s Dr. Lorho S Pfoze.
The polling in Manipur will be conducted in two phases, scheduled for April 19 and 26, with the results expected to be declared on June 4.
Manipur is represented by two Lok Sabha constituencies: Inner Manipur and Outer Manipur.
Voting in Manipur will take place in two phases on April 19 and 26. Inner Manipur constituency will vote on April 19, while Outer Manipur will vote on both April 19 and 26. The decision for a two-phase election is influenced by the security situation in the state, following incidents of violence since May 23 of the previous year.
Inner Manipur
- I.N.D.I.A: Angomcha Bimol Akoijam
- NDA: Thounaojam Basanta Kumar (BJP)
- Others: Laishram Sotinkumar (CPI)
Outer Manipur
- I.N.D.I.A: Alfred Kan-Ngam Arthur
- NDA: Kachui Timothy Zimik (NPF)
The commencement of the election schedule initiates the nomination process for candidates contesting in the Manipur Outer Manipur Constituency Lok Sabha Election 2024.
Candidates from major political parties and Independents begin filing their nominations following the notification.
Some political parties unveil their candidate lists prior to the formal announcement of the election schedule.
Other parties reveal their candidates gradually as the election progresses through different phases.
1. When will the voting take place for Manipur Lok Sabha Elections 2024?
The polling in Manipur is scheduled to be conducted in two phases, on April 19 and 26, with the results expected to be declared on June 4.
2. How many Lok Sabha constituencies does Manipur have?
Manipur is represented by two Lok Sabha constituencies: Inner Manipur and Outer Manipur.
3. Why are Manipur Lok Sabha Elections 2024 being held in two phases?
Voting in Manipur will be held in two phases due to security concerns arising from incidents of violence since the previous year, with Inner Manipur voting on April 19 and Outer Manipur voting on both April 19 and 26.
