Manipur Assembly Elections

Manipur BJP MLA Karam Shyam Quits After Being 'Sidelined', Second Resignation In A Week

Karam Shyam said that he is quitting as he has not been 'assigned any responsibility' as chairman since he took over as head of the Tourism Corporation of Manipur.

Apr 18, 2023, 10:07 AM IST

Assembly Election 2022: EC announces poll schedule for UP, 4 other states; counting on March 10

The Assembly election in five states will be held in seven phases between February 10 and March 7.

Jan 08, 2022, 13:35 PM IST

Congress always follows the guidelines set by EC, says Harish Rawat

Welcoming the EC's instruction for the upcoming election, Congress leader Harish Rawat said, "We are absolutely ready to ring the farewell bell for BJP in Uttrakhand. Congress will contest in all 70 seats."

Jan 08, 2022, 12:03 PM IST

BJP, Congress trying to woo splinter parties in Manipur

The ruling Congress and the BJP have secured 28 and 21 seats respectively in a hung assembly after the Manipur assembly elections, and are exploring ways to get support from the splinter parties to form the government.

Mar 12, 2017, 12:50 PM IST

Hung assembly in Manipur: Congress becomes single largest party with 28 seats, BJP gets 21

The results of the Manipur Assembly Elections 2017 were declared and the numbers indicate that it will perhaps be a hung assembly as neither Congress nor BJP could secure an absolute majority.

Mar 11, 2017, 22:36 PM IST

77 percent turnout in Manipur repolling

The poll percentage might be changed subject to correction, Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Kumar Dewangan said.

Mar 09, 2017, 19:06 PM IST

Manipur polls: 84% turnout recorded in first phase, says Election Commission

A whopping 84 percent voter turnout was recorded in the first-phase of Manipur assembly elections on Saturday, announced Election Commission officials.

Mar 04, 2017, 19:19 PM IST

Assembly Elections 2017: Centre to deploy 280 Central forces companies in Manipur

Manipur Chief Secretary O Nabakishore told reporters here that altogether 280 companies of Central paramilitary forces will be deployed for election duty.

Feb 24, 2017, 21:13 PM IST

Without CM candidate in Manipur, BJP says Modi is its face

The Assembly polls in the state will virtually witness a fight between the BJP and the Congress although some smaller parties are also in the fray.

Feb 24, 2017, 16:44 PM IST

Manipur Polls: BJP 'vision document' turns focus on Highway Protection Force

The 24-page vision document 2017, was on Sunday released by Home Minister and BJP leader Rajnath Singh in a programme.

Feb 19, 2017, 20:37 PM IST

Manipur polls: Congress moves to ECI over Irom Sharmila's allegation

Imphal: The Congress on Wednesday moved to the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the allegation made by Irom Sharmila that she was offered Rs. 36 crore to contest elections in Manipur.

Feb 15, 2017, 18:51 PM IST

Prakash Javadekar confident BJP will form ministry in Manipur

Manipur is going to elect a new 60-member Assembly in two phases on March 4 and 8.

Feb 13, 2017, 14:39 PM IST

Manipur: Phungzathang Tonsing quits Congress, joins National People's Party

Phungzathang Tonsing, a veteran Congress leader of Manipur, has resigned from the primary membership of Congress.

Feb 11, 2017, 14:44 PM IST

Manipur Assembly elections 2017: What all are the burning issues in this crucial electoral battle

With Manipur going to polls on March 4 and 8, political parties have a host of issues to contend with.

Jan 31, 2017, 17:12 PM IST

Assembly elections 2017: 'BJP will win all the five states'

The BJP will win all five states, which go to polls from February 4, its national spokesperson G.V.L. Narasimha Rao said on Monday.

Jan 30, 2017, 22:52 PM IST

Manipur polls: BJP announces list of 31 candidates

Ahead of the Assembly elections in Manipur, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released its first list of 31 candidates.

Jan 23, 2017, 17:57 PM IST

Manipur polls 2017: Two Cong MLAs, state vice-president resign from party membership

In a jolt to the ruling Congress in Manipur ahead of assembly elections in March, its state Vice- president and two MLAs today resigned from the party's primary membership.

Jan 23, 2017, 17:27 PM IST

Manipur blockade to continue despite poll dates' announcement: Naga Council

The United Naga Council (UNC) on Wednesday said that they will continue with the economic blockade despite the announcement of Manipur assembly elections by the Election Commission.

Jan 04, 2017, 19:58 PM IST

Manipur likely to go to polls in March

"While the date will be formally announced by the Election Commission of India, we are keeping everything in readiness," state Chief Secretary Oinam Nabakishore, who is also the chief election officer told reporters.

Jul 15, 2016, 23:41 PM IST