Assembly Elections: Candidates` photographs to be displayed in Manipur, Uttarakhand​ EVMs

The model code of conduct has come into effect in Manipur and Uttarakhand with an announcement of the poll schedule yesterday.

Imphal: Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will display photographs of candidates in the upcoming Assembly Elections in Manipur and Uttarakhand, VK Dewangan, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), said.

This provision will be provided in the two states for the first time in the country, he told a press conference here yesterday.

A total of 18,07,843 voters are eligible to vote in two phases on March 4 and 8 next to elect 60 MLAs to the Manipur Assembly.
2,794 polling stations will be set up in the state.

While the first phase of polling on March 4 will cover 38 Assembly constituencies in six districts, the second phase of polling on March 8 next will cover the remaining 22 assembly constituencies in ten districts.

The model code of conduct has come into effect with an announcement of the poll schedule yesterday.