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00:00 In the northeastern state of Manipur, India, the echoes of democracy are met with harsh

00:09 reality of violence.

00:12 As the world's largest democracy orchestrates its mammoth election, Manipur finds itself

00:18 at the center of a tumultuous chapter in its electoral history.

00:23 Reports of violence and destruction married the polling process in Manipur, forcing election

00:29 authorities to declare voting void at 11 polling stations.

00:35 The decision was made amidst a backdrop of ethnic clashes that have plagued the state

00:40 for months.

00:41 Nascent in India's northeastern region, Manipur is a land of striking contrasts.

00:48 From its lush valleys to its rugged hills, the state's beauty is overshadowed by conflict.

00:56 Against this backdrop, India embarked on its electoral extravaganza, with nearly one billion

01:02 people exercising their democratic right.

01:05 Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a historic third term, presents a vision of progress,

01:12 welfare, and Hindutva.

01:14 However, the main opposition Congress party raised concerns of electoral malpractices,

01:21 demanding a return of 47 polling stations in Manipur.

01:25 Allegations of both capturing and rigging cast a shadow over the electoral process.

01:31 The streets of Manipur bore witness to sporadic violence, as armed groups clashed and attempted

01:38 to disrupt the polling process.

01:41 Despite the looming threat, voters displayed remarkable resilience, turning out in large

01:47 numbers to cast their ballots.

01:50 At the heart of Manipur's strife lies a complex tapestry of ethnic tensions.

01:55 The Meti and tribal Kukizhu communities have been embroiled in conflict since May last

02:02 year, highlighting the deep-seated divisions within the state.

02:08 Manipur remains a land divided, with the valley controlled by Metis and the hills dominated

02:14 by the Kukizhu people.

02:16 The no-man's land between the two regions is a stark reminder of the challenges facing

02:22 federal parliamentary forces tasked with maintaining peace.

02:27 As Manipur prepares for the rerun of elections and grapples with its turbulent past, the

02:33 spirit of democracy endures.

02:35 In the face of adversity, the people of Manipur remain resolute and determined to shape their

02:41 collective destiny through the ballot box.

02:45 (Music)

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