Assembly polls in Manipur were conducted in two phases on February 28 and March 5. The voter turnout in the first phase was 88.63 per cent and 76.62 per cent in the second phase. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday ordered a re-poll in seven booths across three districts that went to polls in the final phase of the Manipur Assembly elections. As Assembly elections concluded on Saturday in Manipur, with a 76.62 per cent turnout till 5pm, two people were killed in poll-related violence reported from different parts of the state. One of them had sustained serious injuries allegedly in firing by security forces.
Some of the main constituencies to look out for is Thoubal, where former chief minister and INC candidate Okram Ibobi Singh is contesting, Heingang, which is the home constituency for Manipur CM Nongthombam Biren Singh, Uripok, where Deputy CM Joykumar is contesting. Other constituencies to watch out closely include Wangkhei, Moirang, Kakching, Thangmeiband and Keisamthong.
BJP ally Janata Dal (United) Wednesday said that five of its MPs will camp in Imphal to keep "vigil" on the counting of votes for the Manipur assembly polls. "If the party gets any complaints from the JD(U) candidates about any foul play during counting, the Members of Parliament shall sit in dharna in front of respective counting centres," party general secretary Afaque Ahmad Khan, its in-charge for the North East region, said in a statement.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and his brother Power Minister James PK Sangma on Friday skipped the Assembly session here to rush to Manipur to negotiate with BJP in a bid to include the National People's Party in the next government in that state.
However, BJP which has won a simple majority in the Manipur assembly in elections, counting for which concluded Thursday and its state leaders including care-taker chief minister N Biren Singh have indicated they are not too keen to continue the alliance with NPP which is part of the NDA, in the state.
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The NPP has won 7 seats and is the second largest party in Manipur while the BJP has won 32 seats. The saffron party's leaders have however indicated they favoured taking support from the Naga People's Front which has 5 seats. (PTI)
Growth of BJP: From 21 seats in 2017, when it was behind the Congress (27) and needed to cobble up an alliance with smaller parties to form the government, the BJP is set to do so by itself now. Its poll planks for peace, development, stability — a stark contrast to the tumultuous 15-year Congress regime under the Okram Ibobi Singh, which was marked by bandhs, blockades and a sharp rise in extra-judicial killings — seem to have struck a chord with voters. Read more
The homegrown Kuki People’s Alliance (KPA) has opened its account in Manipur, with both their candidates winning in their respective constituencies,
While in Saikul, Kimneo Haokip Hangshing, won by a margin of 1,200-odd votes, Chinlunthang beat his nearest rival, BJP’s Ginsuanhau Zou, by 1,919 votes. Its 100% strike rate comes as a surprise, especially taking into account the diktat from the outlawed Kuki National Organisation and United People’s Front to vote for the BJP. Read more
THE BJP is all set to return to power in Manipur for a second straight term, hitting the majority mark as results of the Assembly elections came in on Thursday. The Congress, on the other hand, has been decimated in its once-bastion — from being the single-largest party with 27 seats in 2017, the party managed to win a mere five seats.
The BJP’s victory, won on the planks of ‘peace and development’, signals that it has been able to successfully hold its own in the often fickle electoral landscape of Manipur. Read more
The BJP won a simple majority in insurgency-hit Manipur, where it bagged 32 seats, having won 37.83 per cent votes. Its partners in the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), the northeastern version of the NDA-- the NPP and NPF--which fought separately, secured 7 and five seats respectively, while Bihar ally Nitish Kumar's JD(U) won 6 seats. ---PTI
The homegrown Kuki People’s Alliance (KPA) has opened its account in Manipur, with both their candidates winning in their respective constituencies,
While in Saikul, Kimneo Haokip Hangshing, won by a margin of 1,200-odd votes, Chinlunthang beat his nearest rival, BJP’s Ginsuanhau Zou, by 1,919 votes. Its 100% strike rate comes as a surprise, especially taking into account the diktat from the outlawed Kuki National Organisation and United People’s Front to vote for the BJP.
The little-known KPA, founded by two retired bureaucrats, a practising doctor and a lawyer and recognised as a political party just two months back, was formed to represent the interests of the Kuki tribe in Manipur. Read Tora Agarwala's report
As much as Thursday’s mandate was about the BJP hitting the majority mark in a historic win in Manipur, it also signalled emergence of a strong regional party in the Northeast: National People’s Party (NPP). The regional party that leads a coalition government under Conrad Sangma in neighbouring Meghalaya transitioned from being ‘kingmaker’ in 2017 to the second largest party in 2022, even ahead of the Congress.
According to the tally at 8pm, the NPP, which pitched itself as a strong regional alternative to the BJP and the Congress, had won seven seats, three more than its tally in the 2017 elections. A communique from the party’s Media and Communications Cell on Thursday evening said: “With concerted effort, hard work and a strong fight, we have emerged as the second largest party in Manipur.” Read Tora Agarwala's report
The BJP is all set to return to power in Manipur for a second straight term, hitting the majority mark as results of the Assembly elections came in on Thursday. The Congress, on the other hand, has been decimated in its once-bastion — from being the single-largest party with 27 seats in 2017, the party managed to win a mere five seats.
The BJP’s victory, won on the planks of ‘peace and development’, signals that it has been able to successfully hold its own in the often fickle electoral landscape of Manipur. While in 2017, the BJP, which won 21 seats, went all out to cobble up a last-minute alliance, with the help of smaller parties such as the National People’s Party (NPP), Naga People’s Front (NPF) and a few Independents, this time, the party will not require any help.
The BJP has been able to drive home the relative peace of the last five years in conflict-ridden Manipur, a stark contrast to the 15-year tumultuous Congress regime under the Okram Ibobi Singh government, which was marked by bandhs, blockades, and a sharp rise in extra judicial killings. Besides, it is likely that Manipur, like other small states of the Northeast region, gravitated to the party which is in power at the Centre. Read Tora Agarwala 's report
BJP won 32 seats, with 37.8 per cent of vote share in Manipur, as per the final results decalred the Election Commission of India. NPP bagged 7seats and Congress, which was the single-largest party with 27 seats in 2017, won five seats.
BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said the BJP victory will lead to 'peace' and 'development' in the state.
Only two seats left for announcing results, BJP secured 31 seats, the majority mark for the 60-member Manipur assmbly.
The BJP is all set to return to power in Manipur, with the party bagging 28 seats in the 60-member Assembly and leading in four other constituencies, according to the latest data on the Election Commission website.Nitish Kumar's JD(U) and NPP, which is a part of the incumbent government, bagged six seats each.
"I would like to thank our voters, specially our mothers and sisters, and first-time voters, for ensuring our victory. Partyworkers had promised me Holi celebrations would begin from March 10. Now, with this win, they have met the promise," PM Modi said during victory speech.
Incumbent Manipur CM Biren Singh said that BJP's victory is a testament of people's faith in Narendra Modi's leadership. Thanking Manipur for the victory, he also congratulated BJP workers of the state.
As the BJP is headed towards a victory in Manipur, BJP leaders celebrated by performing Manipuri folk dance 'Thabal.' State BJP president Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi joined BJP leaders Sambit Patra, Biren Singh, and bjp Mahila Morcha president L. Lotekaleima in the celebration.
Amit Shah congartulated N Biren Singh for his victory in Heingang seat.
'PM Narendra Modi Ji’s resolve for a prosperous North-East has earned him a special place in the hearts of the people of our NE region, this victory is a testament to the same.' He tweeted thanking the people.
BJP unit of Manipur has started celebrating their victory in state as the party has won over 20 seats.
According to the latest update by the Election Commission of India website, BJP has won 20 seats and is leading on 14. JD(U) won 5 and leading on one while Congress won 4 seats.
According to the latest update by the Election Commission of India website, BJP is has won 15 seats and leading on 14, suggesting to be the largest party in the state. Meanwhile, the JD(U) has won 5 seats and congress and NPF three each.
Former Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh defeated BJP candidate L Basanta Singh by 2,543 votes in Thoubal seat.
The homegrown Kuki People’s Alliance (KPA) has opened its account in Manipur, with their candidate, Kimneo Haokip Hangshing, winning in the Saikul constituency by a margin of 1,200-odd votes. An Independent candidate, Kenn Raikhan, came second.
In the other seat it is contesting, Singhat in Churachandpur district, the KPA candidate Chinlunthang is leading by a margin of 1731, and is likely to beat its closest competitor, the BJP’s Ginsuanhau Zou. Tora Agarwala reports
After winning the Heingang constituency, Manipur CM N Biren Singh said that he was grateful for his victory, and that the BJP may not take the help of its ally National People’s Party (NPP), which it has shared a strained relationship.
Addressing reporters, Biren said: “I am very grateful to the people of Heingang constituency for assuring me with a huge victory despite my inability to campaign properly. The care and love you have showered upon me is the reason what I am today.”
He said that the BJP was open to alliances with like-minded parties, but may not take the help of the NPP. “The BJP government will go hand in hand with like-minded parties even if we get full majority but I don’t think we will go together with NPP this time,” he said.
“I also thanked the people of the state for the mandate given to the BJP. There might have been shortcomings in the past few years but we assure you that this time we would double our effort to close in the gaps in many issues like disparity in development in rural are and hill districts, we would also press the centre Government to remove AFSPA from Manipur and also focus on creating employment opportunities etc,” he added.
'Humbly accept the people’s verdict. Best wishes to those who have won the mandate," Congress laeder Rahul Gandhi said. The Congress is not leading in any five states as the counting is set to conclude shortly. He aslo added that the party will learn from the defeat and will work for the interest of people.
BJP candidate Kh Raghumani won Uripok Constituency by defeating rival NPP candidate Y Joykumar by a margin of 909 votes. Raghumani got 8335 votes and Y Joykumar 7426 votes. Y Joykumar was the Deputy CM face of NPP.
Independent MLA Nishikant Sapam, who is also the richest candidate in the state, has won Keishamthong seat by 183 votes. Sapam got 8650 votes while his rival RPI (A) candidate Maheshwar Thounaojam got 8467 votes. He decided to contest as independednt after being denied BJP ticket. Jimmy Leivon reports
Biren Singh defeated congress candidate by 18,271 votes in Heingang seat.
The Janata Dal-United (JD-U) has opened its account in Manipur for the first time. As per the district election office of Churachandpur district, the JD-U candidate in Tipaimukh, Ngursanglur Sanate, has won.
JD-U has had its base in Manipur as early as 2003, right after the party came into existence, under the leadership of prominent politicians of Manipur including the former Chief Minister of Manipur Radhabinod Koijam. The party, however, failed to make its presence felt not having won a single seat over the past two decades. JD-U has fielded as many as 36 candidates. Jimmy Levion reports
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to retain power in Manipur as the party is leading in 28 seats, while the Congress is leading in 9. National People’s Party (NPP) is also leading in 9 seats and JDU in 4 seats.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to retain power in Manipur as the party is leading in 28 seats, while the Congress is leading in 9. National People's Party (NPP) is also leading in 9 seats and JDU in 4 seats.
BJP candidate Nemcha Kipgen on Thursday retained her seat in the Kangpokpi beating her nearest rival by a margin of 5,308 votes. Kipgen secured a total of 14,284 votes, while his rival JD-U candidate Soshim Gurung secured 8,976 votes.
Former police officer Thounaojam Brinda, who left her service to contest from the Yaiskul Assembly seat in Imphal East, is currently in the third position with 3,650 votes in the fourth round. Sitting BJP MLA Th Satyabrata is leading in the constituency with 6,816 votes. Trailing behind him is NPP candidate H Vikramjit Singh with 6,266 votes.
Before she left the force, Brinda was an additional superintendent of police in the Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB) department. In 2017, she became the first police officer from the department to receive the Manipur Chief Minister’s Police Medal. Jimmy Levion reports
National People's Party (NPP) and deputy CM Y Joykumar is currently trailing behind BJP candidate Kh Raghumani. In the fourth round, Raghumani secured 6,524 votes and Joykumar secured 5,841 votes.
Conrad Sangma’s National People's Party (NPP) seems to be emerging as the dark horse this election. Early leads shows NPP leading in 9 seats, including Konthoujam, Moirang, Uripok, Mao, Saikot, Tadubi, Tamei, Yaiskul and Wangoi. This is a huge jump for a small party. While the NPP is an ally of the BJP, the alliance has been uneasy and the two have fought an almost hostile campaign. Tora Agarwala and Jimmy Levion report
In the 7th round, Chief Minister N Biren Singh is leading against his lone rival and Congress candidate P Sharatchandra by 17,782 votes. The cumulative numbers of votes recorded by Biren till the final round (seventh round) is 24,286 and his rival P Sharatchandra secured 6,486 votes. Postal ballot is yet to be included.
The BJP is leading in 25 seats, while the National People's Party (NPP) is second after leading in 13 seats. The Congress is leading in 11 leads and JDU in 3.
Former CM and Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh leads in Thoubal by 1225 votes.
Early numbers indicate that the BJP is leading in 26 seats, while the Congress is leading in 13 assembly constituencies. National People’s Party (NPP) is leading in 7 seats and JDU in 5 seats and others- 9 seats.
The Kuki People’s Alliance candidate Kimneo Haokip Hangshing is currently leading in Saikul by 289 votes. Formed in January, the little-known party, aimed at representing Kuki interests, put up candidates in only 2 seats: Saikul and Singhat.
Former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh is leading in Thoubal district by a margin of 472 votes. The Thoubal Assembly Constituency in 2017 was won by INC candidate Okram Ibobi Singh.
In Manipur’s Heirok constituency, BJP’s Thokchom Radhesyam Singh is leading by a margin of 109 votes. Congress candidate Moirangthem Okendro is trailing. Located in Thoubal district, Heirok witnessed pre-poll violence. In December, A 21-year-old college student was killed and his father injured in Thoubal district when gunmen barged into their house and opened fire.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh is currently leading by 2,598 votes in the Heingang constituency. Congress candidate Saratchanda Singh is trailing. Singh has been the MLA of Heingang since 2002.
Some of the main constituencies to look out for is Thoubal, where former chief minister and INC candidate Okram Ibobi Singh is contesting, Heingang, which is the home constituency for Manipur CM Nongthombam Biren Singh, Uripok, where Deputy CM Joykumar is contesting. Other constituencies to watch out closely include Wangkhei, Moirang, Kakching, Thangmeiband and Keisamthong.
With the counting of postal ballot votes currently underway in Manipur, early numbers show the BJP leading in four seats and Congress in three seats, others- one seat.
Manipur CM Biren Singh Thursday offered prayers at Shree Govindajee Temple in Imphal as counting of postal votes in Manipur.
As counting of postal ballot begins, early numbers indicate Congress leading in three seats and BJP in one seat.
Second round of voting is currently underway in Lamlai, Khurai, Thongju, Wangkhei and Andro ACs constituencies.
The first round of counting of postal ballot votes is currently underway in Imphal East district’s Khundrakpam, Heingang, Kshetrigao, Yaiskul and Keirao constituencies
According to the exit polls, the ruling BJP would either emerge as the single largest party or cross the halfway mark. In 2017, the Congress had emerged as the single largest party in the state. The 2017 Assembly polls in Manipur marked a crucial moment in the shift in power dynamics in the northeast. Though the Congress had won 28 seats in the 60-member house, the BJP with 21 seats got the support of four MLAs each from the Naga People’s Front and the National People’s Party and one from the Lok Janshakti Party and an independent to reach the magic figure of 31. Most polls predicted that the NPP and NPF could repeat or better their 2017 performance.
In Manipur, BJP is pitted against the Manipur Progressive Secular Alliance comprising the Congress, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Forward Bloc, Revolutionary Socialist Party and Janata Dal (Secular). While the two major parties are expected to be the main contenders, others parties including the National People’s Party (NPP), Naga People’s Front (NPF) and JD(U) are likely to play crucial roles in the event of a coalition with no single party securing a majority.
The counting of votes for the 60-constituency-state of Manipur began at 8 am on Thursday.
In Manipur, all the polls predicted that the ruling BJP would either emerge as the single largest party or cross the halfway mark. In 2017, the Congress had emerged as the single largest party in the state. Though the Congress had won 28 seats in the 60-member house, the BJP with 21 seats got the support of four MLAs each from the Naga People’s Front and the National People’s Party and one from the Lok Janshakti Party and an independent to reach the magic figure of 31. Most polls predicted that the NPP and NPF could repeat or better their 2017 performance.
The counting of votes for the 690 seats spread across five states will begin shortly. As the results to the five-state Assembly polls start rolling in, all eyes will be fixed on the dead-heat race in Uttarakhand and Goa, where the both the BJP and the Congress are fighting out a fierce battle, according to the exit polls. While most pollsters believe it to be an easy ride for the BJP in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur, Punjab is expected to offer an unexpected change in power in the form of AAP.
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In Manipur, BJP is pitted against the Manipur Progressive Secular Alliance comprising the Congress, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Forward Bloc, Revolutionary Socialist Party and Janata Dal (Secular). While the two major parties are expected to be the main contenders, others parties including the National People’s Party (NPP), Naga People’s Front (NPF) and JD(U) are likely to play crucial roles in the event of a coalition with no single party securing a majority.
All eyes are on the results of Assembly elections in Manipur on Thursday where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) looks to retain power, meanwhile the Congress too remains hopeful of a win. Assembly polls in Manipur were conducted in two phases on February 28 and March 5. The counting of votes for the 60-constituency-state begins at 8 am.
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