📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Election Commission of India
Politics
Centre assures timely Manipur elections despite ongoing violence
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 06:01 AM
👁 18
The central government said it remains confident that the scheduled elections in Manipur will be conducted on time, even as the state continues to grapple with ethnic violence.
Manipur has been rocked by a series of ethnic clashes that have displaced thousands and disrupted daily life. Despite the volatile situation, the Union government reiterated its confidence that the state’s assembly elections will proceed as per the announced schedule.
A senior official from the Ministry of Home Affairs told reporters that extensive security arrangements, including the deployment of additional paramilitary forces, are already in place to safeguard polling stations and ensure a peaceful voting process.
The government also emphasized that it is closely monitoring the law‑and‑order scenario and will take any necessary steps to address emerging threats, while urging political parties and community leaders to maintain calm ahead of the polls.
Election officials are preparing logistical support, such as transport for voters and secure counting centres, to minimise disruptions. The administration has appealed to the public to cooperate with security agencies and exercise their democratic right responsibly.
A senior official from the Ministry of Home Affairs told reporters that extensive security arrangements, including the deployment of additional paramilitary forces, are already in place to safeguard polling stations and ensure a peaceful voting process.
The government also emphasized that it is closely monitoring the law‑and‑order scenario and will take any necessary steps to address emerging threats, while urging political parties and community leaders to maintain calm ahead of the polls.
Election officials are preparing logistical support, such as transport for voters and secure counting centres, to minimise disruptions. The administration has appealed to the public to cooperate with security agencies and exercise their democratic right responsibly.