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:
I thank the people of Goa & Manipur for their support to BJP. We will always work for the wellbeing of these states.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 11, 2017
Manipur Election Results 2017 | ||
Manipur (60) | Leads+Results (60) | Results (48) |
Cong | 27 | 22 |
BJP | 22 | 19 |
Left | 1 | 0 |
Others | 9 | 9 |
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.
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.
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.
The 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 |
Tables 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 |
Her fledgling party, PRJA (Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance), had the support of the Left and Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party. But her claims had failed to convince a large section of people who earlier supported her.
BJP is leading in 25 seats and Congress in 24 seats in Manipur.
Manipur Election Results 2017 | |
Total Seats | 57/60 |
BJP | 24 |
Congress | 24 |
Others | 9 |
LEFT | 0 |
Awaited | 3 |
Manipur 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.
Congress leading in 20 seats, BJP trailing by 4, ahead in 16 seats.
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 |
Manipur Election Results 2017 | |
Total Seats | 39/60 |
BJP | 14 |
Congress | 17 |
Others | 6 |
LEFT | 2 |
Awaited | 21 |
Manipur Election Results 2017 | |
Total Seats | 18/60 |
BJP | 5 |
Congress | 10 |
Others | 3 |
Awaited | 42 |
Manipur Election 2017: Irom Sharmila Says 'Will Try Again In 2019 If I Fail' https://t.co/FUVgHlBGYu #NDTVNewsBeeps pic.twitter.com/eUfpxNJaCg
- NDTV (@ndtv) March 11, 2017
Manipur Election Results 2017 | |
Total Seats | 60 |
BJP | 0 |
Congress | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Awaited | 58 |