BJP goes all guns blazing against its ally of 5 years NPP in Manipur

In a first, the BJP has made an all-out attack on the NPP, its 5-year ally in Manipur. NEDA convener and BJP top gun Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma tore into the Conrad Sangma-led party calling it irrelevant. Not only this, Dr. Sarma also made it clear that the NPP will not be a part of […]

NPP will not be part of next govt in Manipur: Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma

BJP star campaigner and NEDA Convener Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today made a direct attack on its  National People’s Party stating that it will not be a part of the next government in Manipur. NPP which was is part of the N. Biren Singh-led BJP government has decided to go solo for the upcoming assembly […]

Vested interests trying to disturb peace in the Manipur: CM N Biren Singh

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has made several explosive revelations in a tell-all conversation with Northeast Live’s Editor-in-Chief  Wasbir Hussain. From last night’s blast at Kakching to the pre-poll violence allegation by the NPP, CM N Biren Singh has spoken out on a number of issues just ahead of the crucial first phase of […]

Manipur Assembly Elections: Sarbananda Sonowal campaigns in Wabgai

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is in poll bound Manipur to drum up support for the BJP. As part of his visit, Sonowal today addressed a poll rally at Wabgai Assembly Constituency in Kakching district to campaign for party candidate Usham Deben Singh. Sonowal was accompanied by Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh. The union minister […]

Manipur pre-poll violence: CM N Biren Singh blame rivals

Amid the row over pre-poll violence in the state Chief Minister N Biren Singh has blamed the opposition for recent incidents. Despite the concerns raised by NPP, CM N Biren Singh, while speaking exclusively to Northeast Live, maintained that there is no serious law and order situation in the state. Biren Singh said that those […]

Manipur Pre Poll Violence: NPP calls for additional security for vulnerable candidates

NPP has called for additional security for its candidates in Manipur after last night’s incident of pre-poll violence where the father of the party’s Andro Assembly constituency candidate was shot at. Shamjai Singh, father of NPP candidate L. Sanjoy Singh was shot at by unidentified assailants last night when he was out campaigning for his […]

Manipur Pre Poll Violence: Blame game between BJP NPP candidates over Andro shootings

Allegations and counter-allegations fly thick and fast over the pre poll violence in Manipur’s Andro Assembly Constituency. NPP candidate from Andro L. Sanjoy Singh has accused rival BJP candidate Th Shyamkumar of orchestrating the attack on his father. Speaking exclusively to Northeast Live NPP candidate L Sanjoy Singh alleged that BJP supporters and brother of […]

Manipur: Naga People’s Front concludes state level campaign in Ukhrul

The Naga People’s Front is on a blazing campaign trail in the hill districts of Manipur. Today in Ukhrul the NPF concluded its state level campaign. The party from tomorrow onwards will conduct campaigning in the assembly constituencies. NPF president Shurhozelie Liezietsu today made a significant statement as he said that the regional party is […]

Manipur: Smriti Irani indicates N Biren Singh as the CM face for BJP

Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani who hit the campaign trail today stated that 5 years of good governance under Chief Minister N Biren Singh will ensure a BJP clean sweep in the state. She also indicated that N Biren Singh will be the BJP’s CM face once again even as she said that […]