Preparations for the upcoming 17th Lok Sabha Elections – 2019 which is underway in Manipur where 19,30,912 voters are expected to exercise their franchise across 2,861 polling stations to elect two parliamentarians is likely to be completed by February 15. This was informed by the chief electoral officer (CEO) P K Singh on Wednesday. Forty-four polling stations were increased this time compared to last time 
Speaking to reporters on the sideline of conducting a lucky draw for all participants of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) familiarization drive in Imphal on Wednesday, CEO Manipur P K Singh said that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) has given strict instruction that the election has to be a top priority and the poll related works to be executed in full swing.
Instructions have also been given regarding the posting and transfer of government officials to be completed at the earliest by February 28, he said informing that a detailed video conference with the CEC and the state officials led by chief secretary Dr J Suresh Babu and DGP L M Khaute including representatives of different security agencies was held on Tuesday.