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BJP confident about forming govt in 4 states, impressive gains in Punjab

Underlining that the party ran a scientific and well-organised campaign, Shah said, "We saw Prime Minister Modi's popularity in five poll-bound states was more than that of any earlier prime minister"

76.04% voter turnout in Manipur's second and final phase of assembly poll

Polling was marred by violence in some places, as security forces deployed at Ngamju polling station in Karong assembly constituency in Senapati district allegedly shot at two people, the police said

Manipur 2nd phase polls: 67% turnout till 3 pm amid reports of violence

Voting began at 7 am in 1,247 polling stations across six districts amid tight security and strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols

2 killed, few hurt in Manipur polls, over 68% voting till 2 pm

The Police said that one person was killed and another injured in police firing at Karong in Senapati district while a BJP activist succumbed to his injuries in Thoubal district

Manipur Assembly polls: Over 40% voter turnout till noon

Men, women and first time voters in large numbers queued up in front of the polling stations well before the voting started at 7 a.m. in six electoral districts

Manipur polls: Vote in large numbers to mark festival of democracy, says PM

PM Modi on Saturday called upon the voters in Manipur to vote in large numbers for the second and final phase of the state Assembly elections, exhorting them to "mark the festival of democracy".

Polling begins for 22 seats in second phase of Manipur assembly elections

Polling for the second and last phase of assembly elections in Manipur began at 7 am on Saturday in 22 constituencies across six districts, an official said. A total of 8.38 lakh voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in this phase in the districts of Thoubal, Chandel, Ukhrul, Senapati, Tamenglong and Jiribam, he said. All arrangements are in place to hold voting in 1,247 polling stations adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Rajesh Agarwal had said on Friday. The electoral fate of 92 candidates will be decided on Saturday, including 12 from the BJP, followed by Congress (18), National People's Party (11), Janata Dal (United) and Naga People's Front (10 each). Polling will continue till 4 pm.

Polling begins for final phase of Manipur Assembly elections amid security

The voting for the second and final phase of Manipur Assembly elections began on Saturday morning amid tight security, election officials said.

Congress leaders meet EC, seek free and fair election in Manipur

The delegation of AICC senior observer for Manipur Jairam Ramesh and party leader Salman Khurshid met the Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners

Repolling in 12 polling stations of Manipur to be held on March 5

The Election Commission has ordered repoll in 12 polling stations of five assembly constituencies in Manipur where polling was held on February 28

Manipur registers record 88.63 voter turnout for its first phase elections

Female voter turnout at 89.96% outnumbered male turnout recorded at 87.29%

Skills, start-ups and sports now part of Manipur's new identity: PM Modi

Addressing a virtual poll rally, Modi also said in the days to come, the BJP government will create a Rs 100-crore Manipur Start-up Fund as well as two special economic zones

BJP will initiate talks with underground groups operating in Manipur: Shah

He also asserted that all smuggling activities will come to an end in Manipur, which will be drug-free within the next five years

Govt will talk to all militant outfits in Manipur for lasting peace: Shah

Amit Shah announced that the government would talk with all the militant outfits in Manipur and solve the insurgency related problems in the state

PM Modi accuses Congress of nurturing, encouraging militancy in Manipur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of "nurturing and encouraging militancy in Manipur".

Congress couldn't bring an AIIMS to Manipur in 15 years: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah took a jibe at Congress saying that the party could not bring an AIIMS to Manipur in its 15 years of governance.

Manipur records 78.3% voting in first phase of polling amid stray incidents

Despite heavy security arrangements and sporadic incidents of violence, Manipur in the first phase of elections to 38 of the 60 Assembly seats reported 78.03 per cent voter turnout

Violence mars first phase Manipur polls; 67.53% turnout recorded till 3 PM

Officials said that the first phase voters' turnout could surpass the 2017 assembly election's polling percentage of 86 per cent, which was the highest recorded in the state to date

Manipur poll personnel killed in accidental firing: Chief Electoral Office

A Manipur Police personnel was killed in a "suspected case of accidental firing" from his service rifle during the first phase of assembly elections, Chief Electoral Office (CEO) Rajesh Agarwal said.

EC to decide on repoll in Manipur's Keithelmanbi after BJP, Congress clash

Amid reports of Manipur poll disruption in Keithelmanbi in Imphal West district, Chief Electoral Officer Rajesh Agarwal said that the state EC is examining whether or not to continue the polls