The counting of votes is a transparent process. There is a standard operating procedure under which we conduct the counting. Authorised polling agents of the political parties are allowed to come inside the counting centre.
The recently held two-phased polls for the 12th assembly elections to Manipur witnessed a record 89.3% voter turnout and all arrangements for counting on Thursday are in place, said state chief electoral officer (CEO) Rajesh Agrawal in a statement on Wednesday.
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