The EC sources said the conduct of polling will be uncertain in 30 of the 60 constituencies if the situation does not improve soon. Polls are to be held in two phases in Manipur – on March 4 and 8. The NH-2 is known as the lifeline of the state and has seen the UNC protest for the last 75 days. In turn, Ibobi Singh asked Rajnath to use the Centre’s influence to placate UNC which is unnecessarily challenging State’s prerogative. Earlier, the Centre had contemplated serious to implement the President’s rule but then decided against it after meeting the state representatives and UNC delegation.

Source: dna January 19, 2017 06:42 UTC