New Delhi, Feb 10: The Election Commission on Thursday rescheduled the dates for the two-phase assembly polls in Manipur which will now be held on February 28 and March 5. Earlier, the polls were to be held on February 27 and March 3.

In a statement, EC said the decision is based on inputs, representations, past precedent, logistics, ground situations and "all facts and circumstances in the matter". Manipur Assembly Elections 2022: EC Revises Polling Dates; Voting for Phase 1 To Be Held on February 28, Phase 2 on March 5.

Recently, the EC had rescheduled date of Punjab poll from February 14 to February 20 following demands and the state government and various political parties.

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