Manipur Elections 2017

Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: PM Narendra Modi to address rally in Imphal; preparations in full swing

With an aim to garner support for BJP in Manipur Assembly elections, M Narendra Modi will address a rally in Imphal on Saturday.

Feb 25, 2017, 09:35 AM IST

Manipuris to be consulted before final Naga accord: Kiren Rijiju

Ahead of elections in Manipur, the Centre today said all stakeholders will be consulted before finalising the Naga accord and the deal signed with NSCN-IM in 2015 does not compromise state's territorial integrity.

Feb 23, 2017, 18:21 PM IST

BJP tried to destabilise Manipur govt: Congress

Manipur Congress unit president T N Haokip today accused BJP of "trying to destabilise" his party's government in the state by "engineering defection of the party MLAs".

Feb 22, 2017, 15:54 PM IST

Manipur elections 2017: Irom Sharmila's PRJA raising money through crowdfunding to fight polls

With severe shortage of funds and manpower, Irom Sharmila's party Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) has taken to online crowdfunding to raise funds and campaigning on cycle to reach out to the masses.

Feb 18, 2017, 11:49 AM IST

Manipur: Indira Oinam appointed Congress spokesperson

Welcoming Indira Oinam to the party fold, Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh expressed confidence that her joining would bolster the Congress.

Feb 17, 2017, 15:39 PM IST

BJP seeks speedy disposal of fake encounter cases in Manipur

 BJP leader and former minister N Biren today urged for ?speedy disposal" of several pending fake encounter cases to provide justice to the people of Manipur.

Feb 16, 2017, 13:51 PM IST

215 candidates file nominations for first phase in Manipur

Scrutiny of papers for the first phase of elections will be held on February 16 and the last date of withdrawal is on February 18.

Feb 15, 2017, 13:03 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

MNDF announces names of 15 candidates for Manipur election

Manipur National Democratic Front (MNDF) today announced its list of 15 candidates for the Manipur Assembly polls to be held next month.

Feb 12, 2017, 13:28 PM IST

BJP releases third list of two candidates for Manipur polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Central Election Commission (CEC) on Tuesday released the third list of two candidates for Manipur Legislative Assembly polls.

Feb 07, 2017, 14:30 PM IST

Manipur elections 2017: Ram Madhav kicks off Jotin Waikhom's political rally

Ram Madhav accused the government of Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh of being the most corrupted, and dubbed him "Mr Ten per cent".

Feb 06, 2017, 15:11 PM IST

Those found guilty of corruption would be punished: Ram Madhav

Accusing the Manipur government of being involved in rampant corruption, BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav today said if BJP came to power it would investigate allegations of graft against the present regime and those found guilty would be punished.

Feb 05, 2017, 15:55 PM IST

'Rule of Law' necessary for free and fair Manipur polls: TMC

The Trinamool Congress recently received a setback after its former president Kim Gangte left the party and joined BJP last month.

Feb 02, 2017, 18:16 PM IST

Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: `BJP will win comfortably`

BJP leader and Union Minister Prakash Javadekar has claimed that his party is expecting a comfortable win in the Manipur Assembly polls scheduled to be held on March 4 and 8.

Feb 02, 2017, 15:09 PM IST

Irom Sharmila's PRJA awaits EC nod for 'whistle' as party symbol

The main reason behind choosing the image of a whistle is "to awaken the people to end corruption".

Feb 02, 2017, 13:54 PM IST

Assembly Elections 2022- Manipur

Jan 31, 2017, 15:37 PM IST

Info on voters' slip, booths, complaints via WhatsApp: All in new Manipur poll App

To go the digital way in upcoming Manipur assembly polls, the state government on Wednesday launched a new mobile application called "e-Manipur election" which will provide several key information to the voters.

Jan 25, 2017, 17:31 PM IST

BJP likely to announce candidates for Punjab, Goa today

Assembly Elections in the politically-crucial Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur will be held between February 04 and March 08.

Jan 12, 2017, 09:43 AM IST

Assembly Elections: Candidates' photographs to be displayed in Manipur, Uttarakhand​ EVMs

The model code of conduct has come into effect in Manipur and Uttarakhand with an announcement of the poll schedule yesterday. 

Jan 05, 2017, 13:44 PM IST