Manipur election results 2017 updates: BJP will look to wrest control from Congress today.
Manipur
election results 2017 remain inconclusive with neither the Congress nor the BJP able to get a majority - the ruling Congress managed 28 seats, 3 short of forming government in the north-eastern state. The BJP that won 21 seats - its best performance in the state in decades - gave a tough fight to Okram Ibobi Singh's 15-year-rule to rank second.
The personal challenge to the Chief Minister had also come from debutante Irom Sharmila, the activist who last year ended an iconic 16-year long fast against alleged army excesses facilitated by the Armed Forces Special Powers Act or AFSPA. But a humiliating defeat was handed over to the 'Iron Lady' of Manipur with less than 100 votes to her tally.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had vowed to end an economic blockade led by the United Naga Front which has crippled the state's transport and deprived it of essential supplies. The BJP has accused the Congress of orchestrating the protests calling it "the handiwork of Chief Minister".
Here are the live updates of the Manipur assembly election results 2017:
If leads convert to wins, both Manipur and Goa will see hung assemblies with neither the Congress nor the BJP reaching majority marks in the two states.
Manipur elections 2017: Results for 48 of 60 seats are in. Congress wins 22, BJP 19 seats. Here are the latest stats:
Manipur Election Results 2017 |
Manipur (60) | Leads+Results (60) | Results (48) |
Cong | 27 | 22 |
BJP | 22 | 19 |
Left | 1 | 0 |
Others | 9 | 9 |
Setback For BJP In Manipur
Big defeat: Former Union Minister Thounaojam Chaoba Singh, one of the front runners for Chief Minister's post - if BJP was to win - is defeated from Nambol constituency.
Manipur election results 2017: After A Quick Debut And A Hard Defeat, Irom Sharmila Decides Politics Is Not For Her
Contesting against Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh in Thoubal, Irom Sharmila's fate in Manipur's elections was an early decision. The activist, who last year ended an iconic 16-year long fast against alleged army excesses facilitated by the Armed Forces Special Powers Act or AFSPA, could secure only 90 votes. "People did not accept me for who I am, I am fed up of politics, will retire in an ashram was for a while," said the disheartened political novice.
Turn By Turn: Congress And BJP Swap Lead Several Times In A Tight Contest in Manipur
Manipur continues to give mixed signals with the ruling Congress and BJP taking turns to lead. Current status: Congress has gained a late momentum and is ahead in 28 seats, the BJP trailing with 22.
All leads in: Manipur Unhappy With Status QuoThe BJP comes from nothing in Manipur and all leads are potential gains for the party. The BJP is leading in 25 seats, marginally ahead of the Congress and threatening its power grip of 15 years.
Latest stats below:Manipur Election Results 2017 |
Total Seats | 60 |
BJP | 25 |
Congress | 24 |
Others | 10 |
LEFT | 1 |
Manipur Election Results 2017: A Change Of Government On The CardsTables have turned in Manipur and the leads in election results have placed the BJP at the top overtaking the Congress which had held a narrow lead since morning. Here are the new stats:
Manipur Election Results 2017 |
Total Seats | 57/60 |
BJP | 27 |
Congress | 23 |
Others | 8 |
LEFT | 1 |
Awaited | 1 |
Manipur election contest remains neck and neck between Congress and BJP
BJP is leading in 25 seats and Congress in 24 seats in Manipur.
Manipur election results 2017: It's now a neck and neck battle between the ruling Congress and the challenger BJP with both parties leading in 24 seats each in the 60-seat state
Manipur Election Results 2017 |
Total Seats | 57/60 |
BJP | 24 |
Congress | 24 |
Others | 9
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LEFT | 0
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Awaited | 3 |
Manipur has not declared a winner yet. The Congress is leading on 22 seats while the BJP is ahead on 16 seats: The graph shows you the latest stats of the election results:
Manipur Election Results 2017: Thoubal Gave Only 51 Votes To Irom SharmilaManipur is not happy with Irom Sharmila. The 'Iron Lady' who had taken on Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, has lost with a record margin, polling only 51 votes. The three-time Chief Minister won comfortable with 15,000 votes. Ms Sharmila's chance of securing a seat in the 70-member assembly now rests on Khurai, the other seat from where she is contesting.
No Contest There: Debutante Irom Sharmila Loses To Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh
Congress leading in 20 seats, BJP trailing by 4, ahead in 16 seats.
Who's leading in Manipur?While the leads have almost declared winners in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab an Uttarakhand, Manipur still looks undecided. The ruling Congress is still at the top, leading in 22 of 60 seats, BJP ahead in 15.
CONSTITUENCY | LEADING | PARTY |
Bishenpur | Konthoujam Govindas | CONG |
Chandel | T S Warngam | IND |
Churachandpur | Phungzathang Tonsing | NPP |
Heingang | Nongthombam Biren Singh | BJP |
Henglep | T Manga Vaiphei | CONG |
Jiribam | Thoudam Debendra Singh | CONG |
Kakching | Yengkhom Surchandra Singh | CONG |
Kangpokpi | Nemcha Kipgen | BJP |
Karong | Dr V Alexander Pao | NPF |
Keirao | Karam Thamarjit Singh | CONG |
The battle is closer now. Manipur could see a change of government after 15 years, but Congress is holding the lead as of now.
Manipur Election Results 2017 |
Total Seats | 39/60 |
BJP | 14 |
Congress | 17 |
Others | 6 |
LEFT | 2 |
Awaited | 21 |
BJP is catching up! It's not over in Manipur yet as it narrows Congress' lead
Congress leads in 10 seats, BJP trails with 5.
Manipur Election Results 2017 |
Total Seats | 18/60 |
BJP | 5 |
Congress | 10 |
Others | 3 |
Awaited | 42 |
The anti-incumbency seems to be not harming the Congress at the moment. It maintains lead over the BJP
The early leads in Manipur's 60 assembly seats. The challenger BJP is yet to register.
Manipur Election Results 2017 |
Total Seats | 60 |
BJP | 0 |
Congress | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Awaited | 58 |
The counting has begun and Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh is leading on his seat
The political debutante Irom Sharmila had said that muscle, money and influence has been openly used by parties to sway votes.
