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 […]

Violence erupts in phase 2 of Manipur Polls, polling at 36 Tobumai halted

Violence erupted at Tobumai Polling Station as the final phase of the Manipur Assembly Elections 2022 got underway, with supporters of both the Naga People’s Front and Independent candidates clashing. The supporters of candidates toppled down a jeep. Meanwhile, team Northeast Live was attacked by miscreants during poll coverage near Tobumai village. Northeast Live’s equipment […]

Manipur Elections 2022: Polling for final phase underway at 22 constituencies

Voting for the much awaited final phase of Manipur Assembly Elections 2022 is underway. Polling has began at 7 am at a total of 22 constituencies spread across 6 districts in the state. As many as 92 candidates, including two women, are in the fray for the second phase. The two women candidates are CPI’s […]

Manipur Elections Phase 2- A look at key contests

A total of over 8.40 lakh people are expected to cast their votes in the second phase of Manipur Assembly elections with 92 candidates in fray. Of the 92, only two are female candidates. Polling is set to take place in the electoral districts of Thoubal which has 10 assembly seats, Ukhrul, Senapati and Tamenglong […]

Manipur Assembly Elections: Singhat KPA candidate’s chief agent attacked

Ahead of Phase 2 polls of its assembly elections, Manipur has reported another instance of poll violence at Churachandpur’s Singhat Assembly Constituency. As per inputs, the chief agent of Kuki People’s Alliance candidate Chinlunthang was attacked last night at Maukot allegedly by members of the Zomi Revolutionary Army or ZRA. Following the incident, KPA supporters […]