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Violence, intimidation, and booth disruptions marred Manipur elections, while Nagaland saw a poll boycott. Incidents included firing, bogus voting, threats, and EVM damage. The Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation enforced a shutdown, MLAs didn't vote, and armed men interfered in polling stations.
India News: Manipur's election marred by gunshots, poll boycotts, low turnout in hill districts. Riot-displaced voters, ethnic conflict, and minimal campaigning.
Voting begins on Friday in India in what's being called the largest-election ever in recorded history. Almost 1 billion people are eligible to vote in the election, which will happen over the next six weeks. President Narendra Modi is likely to be reelected for a rare, third term, despite concerns about the growing Hindu nationalist movement he represents, and high unemployment. The World's Carolyn Beeler spoke with journalist Sushmita Pathak, who talked to voters at the polls in the city of Jaipur.
Tripura records highest 79.9%, Bihar 47.49%
Both BJP, Congress accused each other of unleashing violence and breaching the election Model Code of Conduct in Manipur during the polls