Manipur assembly elections 2017

Manipur: Militants fire at security convoy of Deputy CM Gaikhangam Gangmei, one security personnel injured

Armed militant`s involvement in the upcoming State Assembly Election is now clear, as well equipped cadres on Wednesday ambushed advance security team which were on their way to make free passage for the VIPs and VVIPs of Deputy Chief here.

Feb 22, 2017, 14:27 PM IST

Mother's market traders in Manipur want shops repaired, better schemes

The politics of poll bound Manipur may revolve around the economic blockade, but women traders of Mother's market here want their shops damaged in an earthquake a year ago to be repaired soon.

Feb 22, 2017, 12:09 PM IST

Manipur polls: Congress releases manifesto, promises to strive for removal of AFSPA

Congress on Monday said it would urge the Centre to provide constitutional safeguards for the territorial integrity of Manipur, if voted back to power.

Feb 21, 2017, 00:21 AM 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

168 candidates in fray for first phase Manipur polls

A total of 168 candidates are left in the fray for the first phase of polls in Manipur in 38 Assembly constituencies.

Feb 19, 2017, 13:52 PM IST

Poor representation of women in candidate lists of political parties

Though women voters outnumber men in the electoral rolls in Manipur, only a small number of them have featured in the candidate lists of political parties in the upcoming state Assembly elections here.

Feb 19, 2017, 13:42 PM IST

Majority should not disturb minority and vice-versa: Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh

With Manipur facing an indefinite economic blockade imposed by UNC, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today said the state belongs to all ethnic groups and majority should not disturb the minority or vice-versa.

Feb 17, 2017, 16:51 PM IST

Sharmila files papers from Manipur's Thoubal seat

`Iron Lady` Irom Sharmila on Thursday filed her nomination papers to contest from Thoubal constituency in the Manipur assembly elections.

Feb 16, 2017, 17:22 PM IST

Assembly polls: Lotus will bloom in Manipur, says Ram Madhav

BJP on Tuesday claimed Congress is not in contention in 20 of the 60 seats in poll-bound Manipur.

Feb 14, 2017, 19:06 PM IST

Notification issued for 2nd phase assembly election in Manipur

Notification for the second phase polling on March 8 to 22 assembly seats in Manipur was issued today.

Feb 09, 2017, 20:40 PM IST

Rs 104 cr cash, Rs 46 cr worth drugs seized in poll-bound states including Manipur: EC

The election authorities have recovered Rs 104.61 crore illegal cash and drugs and liquor worth over Rs 46 crore aimed at influencing voters in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Manipur.

Feb 07, 2017, 00:48 AM 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

Manipur Assembly elections 2017: All you need to know

The polling to elect 60 members of Manipur Legislative Assembly election, 2017 will be held on March 4 and 8 as the term of current Legislative Assembly ends on 18 March 2017.

Feb 01, 2017, 16:10 PM IST

Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: Will Congress be able to retain power in blockade-hit state? Here's detailed analysis

Congress might face a tough challenge from BJP in the electoral battle.

Feb 01, 2017, 00:15 AM 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

Manipur Elections 2017: Will Irom Chanu ​Sharmila, the ‘Iron Lady’, be able to prove her prowess?

The Manipur Elections 2017 will be held in two phases - March 4 and March 8.

Jan 31, 2017, 11:42 AM 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

Assembly polls: Maximum cash, liquor seizures in UP; drugs in Punjab

Punjab has witnessed the maximum seizure of drugs worth Rs 1.78 crore.

Jan 18, 2017, 12:47 PM IST