Imphal, Additional News Service: Although voting is going on in Manipur in the first and second phase, the election atmosphere is not heated. Neither public meetings nor road shows are held by any party. Campaigning is going on there through door to door visits and private meetings. (Manipur Lok Sabha Election)
Candidates from the Kuki and Maitei communities are also avoiding going to each other's community settlements. 219 people have been killed and over 50,000 displaced in Manipur so far after the ST status of the Maitei community erupted. Incidents of conflict are still happening in the state. Lok Sabha elections are being held in such a situation. Elections are being held in two constituencies with candidates from both the struggling Kuki and Maitei communities; But they are also avoiding going to each other's colonies. (Manipur Lok Sabha Election)
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