Denied Ticket, BJP MLAs In Manipur Switch To Congress, Other Parties

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Tuesday February 01, 2022, New Delhi

Leaders of the BJP not fielded in the coming assembly elections in Manipur are on their way out, their destination the Congress, or any other party that would give them a ticket.

Protests, Resignations In Manipur After BJP Names Election Candidates

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury | Sunday January 30, 2022, Guwahati

BJP supporters burnt effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and shouted slogans as protests erupted on Sunday after the party named candidates for next month's elections, leaving many disappointed.

BJP To Contest All 60 Seats In Manipur Polls, Announces Candidates' List

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Debanish Achom | Sunday January 30, 2022, Guwahati

The BJP will contest all 60 seats in the Manipur assembly elections, the party said today, as it released a list of its candidates. At least 10 former Congress leaders among 16 MLAs who joined the BJP have got tickets in Manipur.

Congress Follows Assam Model In Manipur, Forms Six-Party Alliance

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Thursday January 27, 2022, Guwahati

The Congress has followed its Assam model in Manipur, where state elections are due next month, creating a grand alliance with six political parties including the Left.

Loyalty "Oath", Goa-Style For Congress In Manipur; BJP's "Cooperation" Deed

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Wednesday January 26, 2022, Guwahati

The BJP and the Congress are going all out in Manipur with their respective oaths to protect its leaders from switching camps after the poll results.

No Manipur Chief Minister Pick Yet For BJP But Biren Singh Stands Tall

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Tuesday January 25, 2022, Imphal

A high-level meet will be held today to decide on BJP candidates for assembly elections in Manipur. Chief Minister N Biren Singh will lead party's campaign in the northeastern state for the February-March polls, sources in the party have indicated.

"Peace, Development" Key Poll Planks For BJP: Manipur Chief Minister

Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Sunday January 23, 2022, Imphal

The Bharatiya Janata Party will contest the elections in Manipur on the agenda of "peace, development and cohesive unity of communities", Chief Minister N Biren Singh told NDTV.

Election Rally Ban Extended Till Jan 31, Small Meetings OK In Some Areas

Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Saturday January 22, 2022, New Delhi

The ban on roadshows and rallies for next month's state polls was extended till the end of this month on Saturday by the Election Commission but with relaxations for the first two phases of voting due on February 10 and 14.

Election Commission Holds Virtual Meets To Decide On Poll Rallies Amid Covid

Press Trust of India | Saturday January 22, 2022, New Delhi

The Election Commission is holding a series of virtual meets today to decide whether the ban imposed by it on physical rallies and roadshows to prevent the spread of coronavirus should continue.

PM Modi Talks About Golden Era For Manipur's Development On Statehood Day

Press Trust of India | Friday January 21, 2022, New Delhi

PM Narendra Modi asserted on Friday that impediments to Manipur's progress have been removed and it is now primed for fast-paced development, as he asked its people to not allow the forces that kept it down for 70 years to rear their head again.

After Joining BJP, Manipur Congress MLA Resigns From Assembly

Press Trust of India | Monday January 10, 2022, Imphal

A day after joining the BJP, Manipur Congress MLA Chaltonlien Amo on Monday resigned as a member of the state assembly, an official said.

At Least One Polling Station In Each Constituency To Be Managed By Women: Poll Panel

Press Trust of India | Saturday January 08, 2022, New Delhi

At least one polling station managed exclusively by women will be set up in every assembly constituency to the extent possible in the five states for which elections were announced on Saturday.

Manipur Assembly Elections 2022: Date Of Polls, Results

Edited by Deepika Pundir | Saturday January 08, 2022, New Delhi

The Election Commission of India today announced poll dates for the 60 assembly seats of Manipur. The voting will be conducted in two phases on February 27 and March 3.

Manipur Votes In 2 Phases On Feb 27, March 3; BJP Fights To Retain Power

Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Deepika Pundir | Saturday January 08, 2022, New Delhi

Manipur will vote in two phases - on February 27 and March 3 - as the elections are held for the 60-member state assembly, the Election Commission announced on Saturday. The counting of the votes will be held on March 10.

Dates For Assembly Elections In 5 States To Be Announced Shortly

Reported by Arvind Gunasekar, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Saturday January 08, 2022, New Delhi

Assembly Election 2022: The Election Commission will announce dates for Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Manipur, and Uttarakhand at 3:30 pm, a statement from the top polling body on Saturday morning said.

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