Tragedy struck in Manipur as two CRPF personnel from the 128 Battalion were killed in an attack by Kuki militants in the Naransena area during the state's second phase of Lok Sabha elections. Manipur’s Chief Electoral Officer praised the high voter turnout and minimal disruptions, with only one incident of EVM malfunctioning reported. Comparing to the previous elections, the overall conduct was relatively peaceful, attributed to robust participation and minimal disturbances.