Journalism of Courage
MANIPUR ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS 2017 NEWS - Page 4
United Naga Council to oppose Congress in Manipur polls
February 28, 2017 11:31 IST
The UNC also asked all Nagas in the state to support candidates of NPF which has four members in the outgoing Assembly.
Manipur Elections 2017: New parties, for ‘Congress, BJP sit in Delhi’Subscriber Only
February 28, 2017 02:00 IST
The emergence of the newer parties, political analysts say, is a feeling in the state that neither of the main two political parties has been able to solve deadlocks
Manipur election 2017: CM Ibobi hopes to raise margin; Irom Sharmila vows to fight
February 27, 2017 21:16 IST
Soon after ending her 16-year fast on August 9 last year, Sharmila had announced that she would take the electoral plunge for “attaining power needed to scrap AFSPA”.
Manipur elections 2017: In Thoubal, Ibobi Singh hopes to raise margin, Irom Sharmila vows to fight
February 27, 2017 17:48 IST
Thoubal has an unofficial tag of being a VIP district.
Manipur elections 2017: 54 crorepatis in first phase of Assembly polls, says report
February 27, 2017 14:31 IST
The report further said that out of 167 candidates analysed, 8 have declared criminal cases against themselves.
Irom Sharmila refuses to accept security escort provided by state authorities
February 27, 2017 12:58 IST
The ECI had asked the state authorities to provide escort to Sharmila who is contesting the upcoming 11th Manipur state assembly elections from Thoubal
Manipur elections 2017: AFSPA is no cure for militancy, it aggravated the disease, says PRJA
February 27, 2017 11:59 IST
"The AFSPA is there to extract resources from Manipur," PRJA convener Erendro Leichombam said.
Manipur elections 2017: Strange predicament for turncoats
February 26, 2017 17:01 IST
"Why should we work for a person who has come from Congress? We have been fighting all our life against the Congress and its misrule," a BJP leader from Lamlei constituency said.
Manipur govt has no answer to charges levelled by PM Modi: Prakash Javadekar
February 26, 2017 14:34 IST
The Centre, he said, was "all ready to provide any sort of assistance to reduce the sufferings of the common people."
Manipur assembly elections 2017: PM Modi kicks off fight, says ‘Naga Accord fears wrong’Subscriber Only
February 26, 2017 05:22 IST
Congress asks for details of August 2015 Framework Agreement.
Manipur assembly polls 2017: Blockades now in 3rd month, Naga talks cloud electionsSubscriber Only
February 26, 2017 03:28 IST
The Manipur elections will be held under the shadow of two counter blockades now in force in the state since November last year.
Congress govt misleading people on Naga accord: PM Modi
February 25, 2017 21:22 IST
The Congress government in the state has alleged that the details of the agreement have been kept "secret" as it "compromises the territorial integrity of Manipur.
Manipur polls 2017: Naga ‘Accord’ won’t affect Manipur, PM Modi tells in well-attended poll rallySubscriber Only
February 25, 2017 19:38 IST
Holding the Congress government responsible for the blockade that has been on since November 2016, Modi directly accused CM Ibobi Singh for it.
Former footballer Somatai Shaiza hopes to get lucky in poll arena
February 25, 2017 17:58 IST
"I am confident that people of Manipur and the constituency have full faith on the policies and governance of Narendra Modi government. So people of my constituency will vote for BJP," Shaiza said.
Uttar Pradesh Elections 2017: Narendra Modi promises to end economic blockade in Manipur
February 25, 2017 17:26 IST
"BJP will form the next government in Manipur and no blockade will be allowed then. We will show how a government is run," he said.
Manipur election 2017: PM Modi adorns unique headgear associated with Meitei culture
February 25, 2017 15:28 IST
On Saturday, PM Modi adorned an elaborate tradition Manipuri headgear with a peacock-plume and a cloak.
Manipur election 2017: No economic blockade if BJP voted to power, assures PM Modi
February 25, 2017 18:13 IST
Polling in Manipur will be held in two phases on March 4 and March 8 because of security reasons.
Manipur assembly elections 2017 highlights: What Congress did not do in 15 years, we will do in 15 months, says PM Modi
February 25, 2017 14:04 IST
Manipur assembly elections 2017 live updates: PM Narendra Modi addresses a rally in west Imphal
Manipur assembly election 2017: PM Narendra Modi to address rally in Imphal today, under heavy security
February 25, 2017 09:56 IST
The voting for the two phased election in Manipur will be held on 4th and 8th of next March, with 266 candidates in the fray.
Without CM candidate in Manipur, BJP says Narendra Modi is its face
February 24, 2017 16:41 IST
The Congress, however, described it as an attempt to "fool" the masses.
Manipur elections 2017: Dry state on a high, over 51 litres liquor seized till date
February 24, 2017 15:41 IST
The Election Commission has asked the Excise department to set up check posts in the state to curb the menace of liquor during elections.
Manipur Elections 2017: Shutdown called ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s visitSubscriber Only
February 24, 2017 12:24 IST
The police said security is beefed up to ensure there is no law and order situation during the Prime Minister's one hour visit.
Manipur Elections 2017: Muslims a major factor in 10-odd seats
February 24, 2017 10:26 IST
With the Manipur People's Party fielding just three candidates, the Congress is looking to win over Muslim votes where it is in a direct contest with BJP.
PRJA releases manifesto, vows to repeal AFSPA
February 23, 2017 20:24 IST
PRJA stated that though they are unable to form a government, this manifesto would act as a vision document of Assembly elections 2022.
IAF brings relief in the form of petroleum products to fuel-scarce Manipur
February 23, 2017 15:03 IST
This is the second time an IAF cargo oil tanker has flown in petroleum products to Imphal, during the ongoing indefinite economic blockade.
Advertisement