Imphal: Enthusiastic men and women patiently stood in long queues before booths, as over 45 per cent of the voters exercised their rights amidst heightened security in the first four hours of polling for the second and final phase of the Manipur Assembly elections on Wednesday.

Polling was generally peaceful in all the 22 constituencies spread over five districts - Thoubal, Ukhrul, Chandel, Tamenglong and Senapati, officials said.