Tag: Manipur Assembly elections
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Manipur polls: Only 8.6% women of 173 candidates in fray in 1st phase
In the 2017 assembly polls, nine women candidates had contested the elections and only two (3.4 per cent) women were elected to the 60-member assembly.
February 14, 2022 -
Defeat in Manipur polls shocking: CPI
The CPI has expressed shock at its "marginalisation" in Manipur assembly elections, saying the defeat reflects "total loss" of the party following. The CPI had fancied putting on a good show in the recently held assembly polls in the state after having polled nearly 15 per cent of the votes during 2014 general elections. "The …
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March 27, 2017 -
Defeat in Manipur polls shocking: CPI
The CPI has expressed shock at its "marginalisation" in Manipur assembly elections, saying the defeat reflects "total loss" of the party following. The CPI had fancied putting on a good show in the recently held assembly polls in the state after having polled nearly 15 per cent of the votes during 2014 general elections. "The …
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March 27, 2017 -
Polling ends for final phase of Manipur Assembly elections
Polling for the second and last phase of Manipur Assembly elections ended at 3 pm on Wednesday. The voting for 98 candidates was held at 1,151 polling stations in 22 constituencies spread across the valley district of Thoubal and the hill districts of Ukhrul, Chandel, Tamenglong and Senapati. The fate of the state bigwigs like Chief Minister …
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March 8, 2017 -
Over 80% polling recorded in Manipur Assembly Elections first phase
Brisk voting with a turnout of over 80 per was recorded in the first phase of Manipur Assembly elections, 2017 on Saturday. The first phase was held in 38 constituencies for which 1,643 polling stations were set up. Voting was held in Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Phezerol districts. Officials said the …
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March 4, 2017 -
Manipur Assembly elections: 25% recorded in phase-I early polling
Brisk 25 per cent polling was reported amid tight security from most of the 38 assembly constituencies in Manipur that voted on Saturday, an official said at 9.30 am. Irom Sharmila, the human rights campaigner, was among those who cast votes early in the morning. Special provisions were made for senior citizens and the physically …
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March 4, 2017 -
Rahul Gandhi hits out against PM Modi on Manipur issues
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning his government's achievements and asking him why he had not consulted key stakeholders, like the Manipur government, about the accord with the NSCM-IM. Addressing a public meeting at Hapta Kangjeibung in the heart of Imphal ahead of the March 4 …
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February 28, 2017 -
Rahul Gandhi hits out against PM Modi on Manipur issues
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning his government's achievements and asking him why he had not consulted key stakeholders, like the Manipur government, about the accord with the NSCM-IM. Addressing a public meeting at Hapta Kangjeibung in the heart of Imphal ahead of the March 4 …
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February 28, 2017 -
UNC to oppose Congress in Manipur polls
The United Naga Council (UNC) which has been continuing a blockade in two national highways in Manipur since November 1, has said it would oppose Congress in the Assembly election to be held on March 4 and 8. The UNC would oppose Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh and his party, Congress, in the polls and …
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February 28, 2017 -
UNC to oppose Congress in Manipur polls
The United Naga Council (UNC) which has been continuing a blockade in two national highways in Manipur since November 1, has said it would oppose Congress in the Assembly election to be held on March 4 and 8. The UNC would oppose Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh and his party, Congress, in the polls and …
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February 28, 2017 -
Bomb recovered ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Imphal
A bomb was recovered here on Tuesday ahead of the visit of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for campaigning for the Manipur Assembly elections. Police said the bomb was found near the gate of a residential building around 6 AM in Khongman Bashikhong Turel Mapal area in Imphal East district. The bomb was later defused. The …
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February 28, 2017 -
Bomb recovered ahead of Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Imphal
A bomb was recovered here on Tuesday ahead of the visit of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for campaigning for the Manipur Assembly elections. Police said the bomb was found near the gate of a residential building around 6 AM in Khongman Bashikhong Turel Mapal area in Imphal East district. The bomb was later defused. The …
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February 28, 2017 -
AFSPA is no cure for militancy, says PRJA
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act – the AFSPA – is not the medicine for militancy and it is there to "extract resources" from Manipur, Irom Sharmila's party PRJA has said. To drive home the point, the Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) said that there were only four insurgent groups when the draconian AFSPA was introduced …
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February 27, 2017 -
Dry state Manipur on a high during electioneering
Manipur, which is officially a dry state, seems to be on a high during electioneering with huge amount of liquor being regularly seized by the Excise Department. Since the announcement of elections in Manipur on January 4, enforcement agencies have seized more than 51 litre of IMFL and country made liquor worth Rs.57 lakh during …
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February 24, 2017 -
Dry state Manipur on a high during electioneering
Manipur, which is officially a dry state, seems to be on a high during electioneering with huge amount of liquor being regularly seized by the Excise Department. Since the announcement of elections in Manipur on January 4, enforcement agencies have seized more than 51 litre of IMFL and country made liquor worth Rs.57 lakh during …
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February 24, 2017 -
Muslim community a major factor in 10-odd Manipur seats
As in many other states, Manipur too has its Muslim vote bank to sway fortunes of the political parties in an election, constituting nearly nine per cent of the electorate. In more than a dozen assembly constituencies, the Muslim community, locally known as 'Pangal' or 'Meitei Pangal', can swing results. The direct clout of the …
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February 24, 2017 -
Security beefed up ahead of PM Modi’s rally in Manipur
Security has been beefed up ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit here to address a public rally in favour of BJP candidates for the upcoming Manipur Assembly elections. Officials said that the state police has started round the clock search operations to prevent any unwanted activity. A team of Manipur police, led by additional …
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February 23, 2017