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Militants not intimidating people to vote for BJP: Manipur CM Biren Singh

Manipur CM N. Biren Singh on Sunday vehemently denied the accusation that militant outfits were intimidating the people to vote for the ruling BJP, and called it a "baseless allegation"

Assembly polls: EC allows padayatras, 4 more hours of campaigning in a day

According to the poll panel, election campaign can now be conducted between 6 am and 10 pm instead of earlier 8 am to 8 pm

Manipur BJP expels chief spokesperson for 'breach of discipline'

BJP expelled its chief spokesperson, Chongtham Bijoy, a day after he termed the National People's Party a 'parasite that had proved a menace' to the ruling alliance in the last five years

Manipur Assembly polls rescheduled; now on February 28 and March 5

The Election Commission on Thursday rescheduled the dates for the two-phase assembly polls in Manipur which will now be held on February 28 and March 5.

ECI Chief Sushil Chandra, team in Manipur to review election preparedness

Election Commission led by CEC Sushil Chandra held a series of meetings with the political parties and senior officials

Manipur speaker, four others file nomination for assembly polls

Polls to the 60-member assembly will be held in two phases on February 27 and March 3.

Congress releases 2nd list of 10 candidates for Manipur assembly polls

Former minister Ningthoujam Biren Singh and legislator Pukhrem Sharatchandra Singh are among the nominees featured in the second list

Manipur polls: NPF to contest in 10 seats; Shiv Sena names 6 candidates

The regional Naga People's Front (NPF) which won four seats in the Manipur assembly elections in 2017 said it would contest in 10 constituencies this time.

BJP to contest all Manipur Assembly seats, declares entire candidates list

BJP will contest all the 60 seats of Manipur Assembly and announced its entire list of candidates for the February-March election on Sunday.

EC to rate Covid scene in poll-bound states, ban on physical rallies on Mon

The Election Commission will meet on Monday to assess the Covid-19 situation in the five poll-going states and decide on whether to continue the ban on physical rallies.

BJP plays safe in Manipur for Assembly elections but may face hurdles still

The BJP has done a tightrope walk in announcing the names of 60 candidates for elections in Manipur and has retained most of the sitting MLAs to avoid dissension and desertion.

PM lauds first ever goods train reaching Manipur's Rani Gaidinliu station

With the first freight train reaching Manipur, PM Narendra Modi on Saturday said this will enhance the state's commerce and connectivity as goods from there will reach all parts of the country

Congress stitches pre-poll alliance with five other parties in Manipur

Seeking to defeat the BJP-led government in Manipur, Congress joined hands with five other political parties to form a pre-poll alliance

Modi wears Uttarakhand cap, Manipur stole this Republic Day

Both Manipur and Uttarakhand are headed for polls next month

A whopping 86% Indians want voting to be made compulsory: Survey

An overwhelming 86 per cent people want voting to be made mandatory in the country, according to a survey released on Tuesday on the occasion of the 12th National Voters' Day.

We want AFSPA lifted but with Centre's consent: Manipur CM

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said the people of his state want the withdrawal of the AFSPA but only after mutual understanding with the Centre as national security is their first priority.

BJP eyeing 2/3rd majority, open to post-poll alliance: CM Biren Singh

Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday asserted that his party will double its tally this time and is trying hard to get a two-third majority, and said a post-poll alliance can also be forged.

Manipur Assembly polls 2022: NPP president Conrad Sangma releases manifesto

Meghalaya CM and NPP president, Conrad Sangma along with Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur Y. Joykumar Singh virtually released the manifesto for the upcoming Manipur Assembly elections.

Manipur Assembly elections 2022: NPP releases first list of 20 candidates

The National People's Party put out its first list of 20 candidates for Manipur assembly elections with three sitting MLAs, including Deputy Chief Minister Y Joykumar Singh.

NPP president Conrad Sangma releases manifesto for Manipur Assembly polls

Manipur is among the five states slated to go to the polls next month