Irom Sharmila's party- People’s Resurgence Justice Alliance (PRJA) convener Erendro Leichombam was on Saturday attacked by unknown persons in Imphal. Following the attack, Leichombam has been rushed to hospital, reports said.
Voting for the first phase of polling in Manipur is underway. The election covers 38 constituencies in 1,643 polling stations.
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Meanwhile, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed electorates in the state to cast their votes in the 11th State Legislative Assembly Elections.
"Today (Saturday) is the first phase of the Manipur assembly polls. I appeal to voters in the seats polling today to turnout in record numbers and vote," Modi tweeted.