In Manipur, two Independent Candidates have withdrawn their candidatures for the first phase polls of the General Election to Manipur Legislative Assembly.<br />''<br />''Today is the last date of the withdrawal of candidature for first phase polls. One Independent Candidate each from Langthabal assembly constituency and Kangpokpi assembly constituency withdrawn their candidature today. Now one hundred and seventy-three including 15 women candidates are in fray in the upcoming first phase polls in Manipur.<br />''<br />''In first phase, voting for 38 assembly constituencies will be held on February 28. One hundred seventy-six candidates filed nomination papers in first phase, one nomination paper was rejected and two candidates withdrew their candidates.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, today is the last date of submission of nomination papers for second phase polls in Manipur. Scrutiny will be held on 14th February and last date of withdrawal of candidatures is February 16. In second phase, voting for 22 assembly constituencies will be held on March 5. <br />''<br />''<br />