MANIPUR ELECTIONS 2022
'Khata-khat, khata-khat, khata-khat' Rahul Gandhi leads Congress' stunning fightback
Rahul Gandhi leads Congress to surprising victory in Lok Sabha election, focusing on social justice and welfare measures, doubling seats to nearly 100. Derided as 'Shehzada', he emerges as moral compass of Congress, challenging PM Modi. Steps down as party president in 2019.
Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs of Manipur accuse state government of deliberately blocking development projects in their areas
Allegations of neglect in Hill Districts of Manipur by Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs against the State Government post-ethnic violence. Claims of halted development projects and discrimination. Government denies allegations citing challenges and financial crisis impacting fund releases.
Mizoram govt likely to initiate biometric enrolment for refugees from Myanmar
People from Myanmar continue to come to Mizoram since the military junta seized power in the nation on February 1, 2021. At least 34,350 people including women, elderly people and children from the neighbouring country took shelter in 11 districts of Mizoram.
BJP election campaign: What the Google election ad spend indicates about the BJP
The BJP has emerged as the highest spender on Google ads among all political parties, splurging Rs 39 crore from January to April. The party ran 76,800 ads, focusing on promoting government schemes. With a goal of "Abki baar 400 paar" and strategic alliances, the BJP is leaving no stone unturned for the upcoming elections.
Miscreants fire at Congress' Alfred Kan-Ngam Arthur for the third time
A public meeting of Congress party's candidate for Outer Manipur constituency, Alfred Kanngam Arthur, was disrupted by armed miscreants. This marks the third targeted attack on Arthur, following attacks on him on Monday and Tuesday. Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee President K Meghachandra has called for security measures to protect Arthur from attacks in the Ukhrul district.
BJP's 'double engine' govt dealt several blows to people of Manipur: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the government for the situation in Manipur, where unabated violence has devastated lives for nine months. Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not visiting the state and claimed that the BJP's 'double engine' government has harmed the people of Manipur. Over 200 people have died and 60,000 have been displaced since May 4, 2023. Kharge highlighted the poor conditions in relief camps and the lack of support from the state government. He also mentioned ethnic violence and demanded action from the government.
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N Biren Singh sworn in as Manipur CM, 5 others take oath as cabinet ministers
Singh, along with five cabinet ministers, were administered oath by Governor La Ganesan.
Nameirakpam Loken Singh resigns as Manipur Congress chief
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee’s president Nameirakpam Loken Singh has tendered his resignation.
JD(U)'s 6 MLAs to support BJP in Manipur
In the recently held assembly elections, the BJP retained power winning 32 seats in the 60-member assembly. The Janata Dal (United) extended support of its six MLAs
BJP ahead in 22 seats in Manipur, CM N Biren Singh leading by over 16,000 votes
The BJP is ahead in 22 seats in Manipur, with Chief Minister N Biren Singh leading by a handsome margin of more than 16,000 votes against his nearest Congress rival in Heingang constituency, Election Commission data showed.
300 companies of central forces for Manipur phase II
The second phase is spread across Thoubal, Jiribam, Chandel, Ukhrul, Senapati and Tamenglong districts except Thoubal which is in the valley. The rest of the areas are in the mountainous region of the state broadly stated as hills.
Government will protect the territorial integrity of Manipur: Amit Shah
Addressing an election rally in Thoubal, Shah said, “There will be no fire to any Manipuri youth, no youth will go to jail. All the cadres of the extremists’ outfits would come to the mainstream of life and they would work for the development of Manipur and the country. Curbing the smuggling and illegal trade, Manipur would be made a drug free state.”
Manipur elections 2022: Polling begins for 38 seats in first phase
The prominent candidates in the fray include Chief Minister and BJP candidate N Biren Singh, Assembly Speaker Y Khemchand Singh, Deputy Chief Minister and NPP candidate Yumnam Joykumar and Manipur Congress president N Lokesh Singh.
Manipur set to witness a multi-cornered poll battle
In 2017 assembly polls, Congress emerged the largest party with 28 MLAs, Manipur assembly is 60-member assembly. Later, eight Congress MLAs left the party. BJP won 21 seats. BJP got support from National People's Party (NPP) and Naga People's Front (NPF) with four seats each. One MLA each from Trinamool Congress, Lok Jan Shakti Party and lone independent member supported the government.
Manipur polls: 21 per cent of candidates contesting in the first phase have criminal cases
Among the major political parties, 11 (29 per cent) out of 38 candidates belonging to the ruling BJP followed by 8 (23 per cent) out of 35 candidates belonging to the Congress, 7 (25 per cent) out of 28 candidates are of Janata Dal (United) and 3 (11 per cent) out of 27 candidates are of National People’s Party (NPP).
Six-party alliance, including Congress, CPI, Forward Bloc, named Manipur Progressive Secular Alliance
Jairam Ramesh, the party’s senior election observer for Manipur, tweeted, “Manipur Progressive Secular Alliance(MPSA) of INC, CPI, CPM, Forward Bloc, RSP & JD(S) was launched today with an 18-point Common Agenda. We will have a 3D approach—determination, dedication & discipline—to defeat BJP, & form a new govt to protect democracy, diversity & Constitution.”
Manipur polls: Congress promises to repeal AFSPA if voted to power
Congress promised to provide compensation for wrongly detained media persons besides protecting the rights of the linguistic and religious minorities. The party has assured unemployed youths will be provided with three years’ upper age limits relaxation to unemployed youths due to pandemic.
Congress party administers loyalty pledge to its candidates in Manipur
Congress party though emerged as the single largest party in 2017 assembly polls was ravaged by a series of desertions. Candidates were taken to temple, mosque, church and historic Kangla Fort on Thursday. The candidates offered prayers.
Manipur polls: Denied ticket, BJP leaders make beeline to Janata Dal (United)
Supercop-turned-politician Th Brinda, Former-MLA Jamhenlung Panmei of Tamenglong assembly constituency, Khumbongmayum Suresh from Uripok assembly and Elangbam Sobit in Khundrakpam have also resigned from the BJP and Joined JD(U).
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