The Manipur government has declared public holidays on April 19 and 26, the days of voting for the ensuing Lok Sabha Polls and paid holiday for commercial/private undertakings across the 60 assembly constituencies in the state.

Deputy secretary, general administration department, Government of Manipur, Asem Rangina Chanu in a notice on Monday stated that April 19 has been declared as a public holiday for all public offices, educational institutions, autonomous bodies, etc. and a paid holiday for commercial/private undertakings in the state located within the area of 47 Assembly segments under first phase of polling in connection with the General Elections to the 18th Lok Sabha, 2024.

It also said that the second phase of polling on April 26 has also been declared as a public holiday for all public offices and educational institutions, autonomous bodies. etc and a paid holiday for commercial/private undertakings in the State located within the area of 13 Assembly segments.