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MANIPUR ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2017 NEWS
Manipur CM launches online portal for Inner Line Permit
“Now, applicants can apply the ILP online by making necessary payment and pre-print their permits before reaching the state”, Singh said, adding that a mobile application will also be made available shortly to enable applications through mobile phones.
Manipur ministry expanded with induction of three ministers
The function was also attended by former CM O Ibobi Singh and other top senior government officers.
V Hangkhalian sworn-in as Protem Speaker of Manipur Assembly
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Deputy CM Y Joykumar and other top civil and police officers attended the swearing in ceremony.
Manipur: Congress accuses BJP of ‘manufactured majority’
C P Joshi questioned the role of the Governor in Manipur and accused her of playing into the hands of the ruling party.
Manipur: Biren Singh takes oath, forms first BJP government
The BJP has come to power after 15 years of Congress rule in Manipur that was led by Okram Ibobi Singh.
N Biren Singh takes oath as Manipur’s first BJP chief minister, NPP MLA Joykumar is deputy CM
The BJP-led coalition in Manipur includes allies NPP, NPF, LJP and others.
Manipur highlights: N Biren Singh takes oath as chief minister, ex-CM Ibobi Singh present
Manipur Highlights: Although the Congress emerged as the single largest party with 28 MLAs, the BJP, with 21 MLAs, claims to have the support of NPP (4), NPF (4), LJP (1), and three others.
Manipur election results 2017: Congress stint may have helped ex-footballer
Biren’s popularity with other MLAs may have swung the vote in his favour after a round of hectic lobbying between him and party favourite Bishwajit Singh.
In Imphal, Biren gets call from Raj Bhavan to lead state
Since March 11, there has been high drama and political tussles over formation of the government in Manipur, with both the Congress and BJP claiming that they have the numbers.
Guv’s responsibility to see who has majority, will work for state’s stability: Najma Heptullah
She further said that the BJP-led group has been invited tomorrow to form the Government.
Manipur results: “Irom Sharmila was not able to garner support in terms of electoral politics”
Earlier, in an interview with Indian Express, Irom Sharmila had said that that 'people would have voted for her but their right to vote has been occupied by money'.
N Biren Singh to be sworn in as chief minister of Manipur tomorrow
Union minister Piyush Goyal had confirmed his candidature as the CM of the state as well.
N Biren Singh is BJP’s pick for Manipur chief minister
Meanwhile, incumbent Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh submitted his resignation to the Governor in the evening.
Manipur elections 2017: Footballer, journalist, Cong minister — now BJP face in state
Last year, Nongthombam Biren left the Congress, his party since 2007, to join the BJP.
BJP stakes claim to form government, Ibobi Singh to resign by Tuesday
The BJP has claimed it enjoyed the support of 32 MLAs in the 60-member assembly.
Biren Singh elected leader of BJP legislature party in Manipur
Biren thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP leadership for giving him an opportunity to serve Manipur.
N Biren Singh elected as BJP’s legislature party leader amid power struggle in Manipur
Currently, the BJP claims to enjoy the support of 32 MLAs in the 60-member assembly.
CM Okram Ibobi Singh resigns amid power struggle in Manipur
The BJP claims to enjoy the support of 32 MLAs in the 60-member assembly.
Congress must be given first chance to form Manipur govt: Outgoing deputy CM Gaikhangam
Gaikhangam also described as "completely baseless" the reports that several Congress legislators, including Shyam Kumar, were in touch with the BJP and expressed a desire to support a BJP government.
Manipur Governor says she hasn’t received resignation letter from CM Ibobi Singh yet
Currently, the BJP claims to have the support of 31 MLAs in the 60-member assembly.
Congress MLA also leans over as BJP crosses Manipur halfway mark
A day that saw the BJP steal a march over the Congress in a show of strength before the Governor in Manipur couldn’t have had a more apt moment.
Manipur: Hunt for numbers takes Cong, BJP to airport, ‘confined’ Independent MLA
Senior Congress leader C P Joshi, deputed from Delhi and present at the party headquarters, accused the BJP of flouting “the norms of democracy”.
Manipur Election Results 2017: Okram Ibobi Singh meets Governor Najma Heptullah, stakes claim to form govt
Calling the BJP opportunistic Ibobi Singh said that the BJP had categorically denied tie ups with the naga peoples front ahead of the assembly elections.
Manipur Election Results 2017: Congress says Modi government subverting democracy
As per the Constitution and norms, the single largest party is always invited to form the government, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said.
Manipur election results: BJP set to form govt as NPP, NPF, LJP extend support
BJP general secretary Ram Madhav said the NPP and the LJP have extended their support to BJP to form the government.