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Manipur elections 2017: Irom Sharmila vs Ibobi Singh in phase-II tomorrow
March 7, 2017 11:54 IST
The voting will start at 7 AM at 1,151 polling stations amid tight security.
15 years later, CM Ibobi Singh grapples with X-factor: BJP in ManipurSubscriber Only
March 7, 2017 08:15 IST
The BJP electoral plank of development is one that the Chief Minister considered his own these many years. Prime Minister Modi promised a massive push for infrastructure in the state.
Manipur elections 2017: Campaign ends for second and final phase of polls
March 6, 2017 17:47 IST
Sharmila, who fasted for 16 years for repeal of AFSPA from the state, is in the election fray for the first time and is pitted against Ibobi Singh himself in Thoubal constituency.
Manipur insurgent camp votes, this time with BJP in poll frameSubscriber Only
March 6, 2017 08:57 IST
On Saturday, for the second time, cadres of this camp cast their vote. The first time was in the 2012 Assembly elections.
Manipur elections 2017: 2015 killings in Churachandpur haunt CongressSubscriber Only
March 5, 2017 04:42 IST
The anger against the Congress is so deep that the party’s MLA, Nemchen Kipgen, defected to the BJP ahead of the elections.
Manipur elections 2017: At 84 per cent, highest ever turnout recordedSubscriber Only
March 5, 2017 04:35 IST
Political analysts said that the high voting percentage was indicative of the fierce contest between the Congress and BJP, which carried out its most aggressive campaign ever run in the state.
Irom and 2Subscriber Only
June 26, 2018 11:51 IST
Her battle against AFSPA was long and often lonesome. Her electoral debut is small and uneventful. But with volunteers by her side and public respect for her undiminished, Irom Sharmila’s fight is more than about seats.
Record 84 pc turnout in first phase of Manipur polls: EC
March 4, 2017 21:50 IST
In 2009, the turnout was 76 per cent, while it was 77.18 per cent in the 2012 assembly polls. In the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, the turnout was 78.2 per cent.
Manipur elections 2017: Nearly 80% turnout till 3 pm, people still in queues
March 4, 2017 19:21 IST
PRJA founder and human rights activist Irom Sharmila also cast her vote at a polling booth in Khurai assembly constituency.
Manipur assembly elections 2017: Over 80% polling in state, figure likely to go up further
March 4, 2017 18:48 IST
Around 280 companies of central paramilitary forces, armed police of other states deployed to maintain peaceful polling.
Manipur polls: 69 per cent polling recorded till 1 pm
March 4, 2017 14:15 IST
The rise in voter turnout reflected a sense of responsibility among the voters, Singh said. Rights activists Irom Sharmila cast her vote at a polling booth of Khurai assembly constituency.
Manipur elections 2017: Around 29 per cent votes cast till 10 amSubscriber Only
March 4, 2017 12:28 IST
An electorate of 19,02,562 comprising 9,28,573 male voters and 9,73,989 female voters are eligible to exercise their franchise.
EC orders FIR against Manipur BJP office bearers over advertisement
March 4, 2017 11:26 IST
The new rule was enforced after the BJP brought out some controversial advertisements during the Bihar elections.
Around 29 per cent votes cast till 10 am in Manipur
March 4, 2017 11:03 IST
An electorate of 19,02,562 comprising 9,28,573 male voters and 9,73,989 female voters are eligible to exercise their franchise.
Manipur Elections 2017: Voting begins for first phase
March 4, 2017 08:34 IST
For maintaining peaceful polling 280 companies of central paramilitary forces and armed police of other states have been deployed.
Manipur phase 1 polling live updates: Voting time ends with 80% outcome till 3 pm
March 4, 2017 18:43 IST
Manipur Assembly Elections LIVE: The polls are a major test for Congress that has been in power for 15 years.
Ahead of polls, BJP woos Manipur voters residing in Pune and Pimpri
March 4, 2017 03:06 IST
Former BJP corporator Ashok Sonawane told the Manipur people about the work done by BJP and RSS for the citizens of North East living in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad.
Manipur elections 2017: EC orders FIR against BJP leaders, eight dailies
March 4, 2017 02:38 IST
The commission found that the BJP had published advertisements on March 3, which came within 48 hours of elections that were due on March 4 in Manipur.
Manipur polls 2017: Army Commander visits state to review security
March 2, 2017 23:55 IST
Top Army commanders discussed security and measures being implemented to ensure free and fair elections in the state.
Manipur elections 2017: Campaigning ends for phase 1 of polling
March 2, 2017 18:58 IST
The second and final phase of the Assembly polls is scheduled on March 8 and the results will be declared on March 11.
Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: For Meitei hearts, votes, BJP revives the forgotten KingSubscriber Only
March 2, 2017 08:24 IST
The 78th ‘King of Manipur’, Ningthou Leishamba Sanajaoba, on Wednesday sat beside BJP president Amit Shah at BJP rally
Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: CM Mr 10 per cent, BJP will end corruption, blockade, says Amit ShahSubscriber Only
March 2, 2017 00:58 IST
He claimed that the Centre had sent Manipur 1 lakh crore tonnes of rice under the Food Security Act
TMC eyes 2012 repeat performance in Manipur
March 1, 2017 11:13 IST
The TMC is contesting in 24 seats in the 60-member Assembly the election to which is scheduled to be held on March 4 and March 8.
Manipur polls 2017: Nobody knows what’s in Naga Accord, everything is in PM Modi’s mind, says Rahul
March 1, 2017 17:19 IST
Rahul Gandhi said, "the Congress will protect the territorial integrity of Manipur".
Manipur elections 2017: Bomb recovered in Imphal ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s campaign rally
February 28, 2017 14:15 IST
The bomb was recovered about 6 km from the venue where the Congress vice president is scheduled to address a rally.
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