Manipur Assembly Elections: NPF extends support to BJP, seeks ministerial berths

The NPF which was the first to extend support to the BJP in Manipur has made it clear that it expects over 2 Cabinet berths in the new government. Following a felicitation programme of the newly elected MLAs, NPF secretary general Achumbemo Kikon said that the NPF is expecting 2 to 3 cabinet berths. Kikon […]

Naga People’s Front, 2 independents extend support to BJP in Manipur

After securing majority on its own in Manipur, the BJP has received another shot in the arm with the Naga People’s Front and at least 2 Independent MLAs extending support to it. The NPF with 5 MLAs has already written to the Governor extending support to the BJP. Besides, two Independent MLAs, Kesamthong legislator Nishikant […]

Manipur CM N Biren Singh offers prayers at Shri Govindaji Temple on poll result day

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today offered prayers at Shri Shri Govindaji Temple in Imphal and sought the blessings of Lord Govindaji on the result day for Assembly elections. The Chief Minister was accompanied by BJP national spokesman and in-charge of Manipur Sambit Patra. “Offered my prayers at Shri Shri Govindaji Temple along with […]

Manipur Assembly Polls: Counting of 60 seats today

Counting of votes for the 60 assembly seats in Manipur that went to polls in two phases will begin at 8 am today. Counting of postal ballots will take place first followed by counting of votes in EVM machines. The fate of 265 candidates vying for the 60 Assembly seats in the state will be […]

Manipur Assembly Elections: Congress sends central observers ahead of results

The Congress high command has sent a central team of observers, including Chhattisgarh health minister TS Deo, to Manipur. The team also comprises of Congress general secretary Mukul Wasnik, Imran Kidwai, and Meghalaya MP Vincent Pala. The team has been sent ahead of the counting of votes on Thursday to “motivate” all its 53 candidates […]

Manipur Assembly Elections: Repolling takes place in 7 stations

Repolling for Manipur Assembly Elections took place in 7 polling stations across 5 assembly constituencies in Thoubal, Ukhrul, and Senapati districts. These include Ukhrul (E-2) polling station in Ukhrul assembly constituency, Kalhang and Peh polling stations in Chingai assembly constituency, Ngamju polling station in Karong assembly constituency, Yangkhullen and Mao Marafii polling stations in Tadubi […]

Congress’ K Meghachandra accuses BJP rival of using force, seeks repolls in 4 booths

The Congress has moved the Chief Electoral Officer seeking repoll in at least 4 polling stations under the Wanghem assembly constituency. Congress’ Wangkhem candidate K. Meghachandra alleged that his rival candidate from the BJP Y. Nabachandra Singh had used muscle power during the 2nd phase of elections to intimidate the voters. In a letter to […]

Manipur Elections: 76.62% voter turnout recorded, EVM damage reported from Tengnoupal

A sizeable turnout was witnessed in the second and final phase of polling on a day of Manipur Assembly Elections, marred by violence in several polling booths leading to the death of one person. The voters’ turnout was 76.62% till 5 pm with the highest polling percentage registered in 48-Mao Assembly constituency with 86.78% polling, […]

Manipur Elections: Allegedly denied voting rights, Wabagai voters rush to Thoubal DC’s office

Incidents of poll-related discrepancies are being reported from Manipur as polling for Phase 2 takes place today. In  Thoubal, a number of first-time voters among others were seen queuing up outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office after allegedly being denied voting rights. Talking to Northeast Live, some of the voters claimed that they were compelled to […]