Voters forced not to vote for Cong : Jairam

NEW DELHI, Apr 26
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh did not hold back on Twitter on April 26, sharing a video that he claimed showcased voters in Ukhrul district, Outer Manipur, being pressured to support the Naga People's Front (NPF), BJP's ally, instead of Congress. His tweet rang alarms about democracy's jeopardy, urging attention to what he deemed "the most important elections of our lifetime."
"This video is from TODAY in Ukhrul District, Outer Manipur. Voters are being forced to vote only for the NPF, the BJP’s alliance partner, rather than the Congress. The security forces are standing there mutely as our democracy is hijacked (sic)," he wrote on Twitter.
Meanwhile, in Sadar Hills Kangpokpi District, the Kuki-Zo community opted to abstain from voting today. This abstention trend extended to various polling stations neighbouring Senapati district, which is among the districts voting in the second phase along with Tamenglong, Jiribam, Kamjong among others.
The voting process on April 26 unfolded across 857 polling stations, spanning 13 Assembly segments scattered over eight districts, highlighting the diverse electoral landscape in the region.
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