Manipur assembly elections 2017

Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh elected as Congress legislature party leader

Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh was on Sunday elected as the Congress legislature party leader.

Mar 12, 2017, 16:14 PM IST

Who will take power in Manipur? Congress or BJP?

Uncertainty looms large on government formation in Manipur although the ruling Congress is the single largest party in the new assembly with 28 seats.

Mar 12, 2017, 16:09 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

Manipur Exit Poll 2017: As it happened

On Thursday, re-polling was held in 34 polling stations in the state after malpractices were found in the poll process in eight assembly constituencies.

Mar 09, 2017, 20:23 PM IST

Record 86% turnout in last phase of Manipur polls

Manipur today witnessed a record turnout of 86 per cent in the second and last phase of polling in 22 Assembly constituencies, the highest since 2009 general elections.

Mar 09, 2017, 00:34 AM IST

Ibobi Singh playing communal card for political gains: Nagaland CM

Naga People's Front supremo Shurhozelie Liezietsu on Thursday accused his Manipur counterpart Ibobi Singh of "playing a communal card".

Mar 02, 2017, 23:38 PM IST

30% candidates in 2nd phase of Manipur polls are crorepatis

At least 30 per cent candidates in the second phase of the Manipur Assembly elections are millionaires, with the Congress topping the list as 10 of its 22 candidates (46 per cent) declared assets of over Rs 1 crore.

Mar 02, 2017, 22:53 PM IST

PM Modi should make contents of Naga Accord public: Rahul Gandhi

Congress Vice-president Rahul Gandhi today demanded that the contents of the Naga Accord, signed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, should be made public and accused the PM of "spreading hate and lies" wherever he went.

Feb 28, 2017, 18:02 PM IST

Pre-poll violence increasing in Manipur

In a series of pre-poll violent incidents in Manipur, a bomb exploded in Imphal, while separately police personnel were attacked by villagers and two jeeps vandalised, police said on Monday.

Feb 27, 2017, 23:42 PM IST

Manipur polls: PM Modi blames Congress for ethnic rift; says BJP will deliver in 15 months what Ibobi did not in 15 years

The Congress ruined the state during its 15 years of misrule, Modi said launching a scathing attack on the Ibobi Singh-led government.   

Feb 25, 2017, 20:40 PM IST

FULL SPEECH: PM Narendra Modi's fiery address in Manipur's Imphal - WATCH

PM Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed a rally in Manipur's Imphal. Here is FULL SPEECH VIDEO.

Feb 25, 2017, 12:59 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi blasts Congress in Imphal rally: As it happened

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed a rally in Manipur's Imphal. Here is everything he said in the rally.

Feb 25, 2017, 12:50 PM IST

LIVE: PM Narendra Modi begins rally in Imphal in Manipuri language

PM Narendra Modi is addressing a rally in Manipur's Imphal. Here are all the LIVE updates:-

Feb 25, 2017, 12:48 PM IST

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

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

Bombs recovered ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit to Manipur

Police have intensified frisking all over the state capital to ensure that there was no loophole in the security arrangements for the Prime Minister's visit.

Feb 24, 2017, 12:51 PM IST

Insurgents impose curfew during PM Narendra Modi's visit to Manipur

The apex body of six insurgent groups in Manipur, the Coordinating Committee (Corcom) has imposed a curfew from 6 am on Saturday.

Feb 24, 2017, 09:32 AM IST

First time voters in Manipur want an end to blockade politics

Fist time voters in poll-bound Manipur want an end to the politics of blockades and bandhs and demand better educational and job opportunities in the state.

Feb 23, 2017, 15:12 PM IST

Athenpot Thinba - a royal legacy in Manipur poll campaign

In Manipur, where the over three-month-long economic blockade has hit life, among the most popular form of campaigning for the March assembly polls is the unique 'Athenpot Thinba' or flag hoisting ceremony.

Feb 23, 2017, 12:55 PM IST

Security beefed up ahead of PM Narendra Modi's rally in Manipur

Security has been beefed up ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit here to address a public rally in favour of BJP candidates for the upcoming Manipur Assembly elections.

Feb 23, 2017, 12:51 PM IST