Clear message that Manipur, its people cannot be taken for granted: JNU professor Bimol Akoijam after results
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Clear message that Manipur, its people cannot be taken for granted: JNU professor Bimol Akoijam after results

The Hindu  

Hours after posting a decisive victory in the Inner Manipur constituency in what was his first foray into electoral politics, Jawaharlal Nehru University professor A. Bimol Akoijam told The Hindu on June 5 that this was a “victory of the people of the State”. For the internally displaced Mr. Akoijam said that his first priority was to figure out how he could help the over 50,000 people internally displaced due to the ethnic conflict and living in relief camps. The results declared on June 4 showed that while Inner Manipur voted out the BJP in favour of Mr. Akoijam, Outer Manipur voted out the Naga People’s Front in favour of the Congress’ Alfred K.S. Although I have maintained that our CM has been used as a facade, as a scapegoat to ensure the PM and HM are not blamed for what happened here.” While Mr. Akoijam thanked his party — the Congress — and alliance workers for supporting him on the ground, he also expressed gratitude for the trust people had shown in him, saying: “Much of the pressure on the organisation was also not there here as people were already angry and dissatisfied and my appearance on the scene seems to have given people some hope. That’s a huge responsibility that I have.” And even though some of the campaign messaging of Mr. Arthur towards the Kuki-Zo community contradicted positions Mr. Akoijam had been taking on issues related to the ethnic conflict, the latter said he hoped to work with the party and alliance colleague, who he described as a more experienced and sincere politician.

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Manipur CM urges people to support peace efforts
5 days, 14 hours ago

Manipur CM urges people to support peace efforts

Hindustan Times  

Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh on Wednesday urged the people of Senapati to support efforts to restore peace and normalcy in the state while acknowledging misunderstandings and unrest that have led to loss of lives and property. Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh during the inauguration of the RobvenaNi 2024 celebrations at Punanamei village in Senapati district on Wednesday. …

Manipur crisis: Naga People’s Front says will continue supporting BJP-led govt
1 month ago

Manipur crisis: Naga People’s Front says will continue supporting BJP-led govt

Hindustan Times  

IMPHAL: A day after the National People’s Party withdrew its support to Manipur’s Bharatiya Janata Party -led government, the Naga People’s Front, another key coalition partner, has said that it will continue to support the government. “We will continue to support the government since we continue to be part of the coalition,” said NPF’s Manipur unit president Awangbow Newmai, who …

1 protester dead in fresh Manipur violence; mob ransacks BJP, Congress offices
1 month ago

1 protester dead in fresh Manipur violence; mob ransacks BJP, Congress offices

India Today  

One person was killed, and another sustained injuries on Sunday as protests and violence continued in Manipur’s valley areas. pic.twitter.com/mfpxJY3dSQ — ANI November 18, 2024 In the wake of the devolving crisis, the National People’s Party withdrew its support for the BJP-led Manipur government, blaming them for not being able to find a solution to the ongoing crisis in the …

Explained: Will Biren Singh-led BJP govt in Manipur collapse as NPP withdraws support?
1 month ago

Explained: Will Biren Singh-led BJP govt in Manipur collapse as NPP withdraws support?

Live Mint  

In a significant political development, the National People’s Party, led by Conrad Sangma, has announced its decision to withdraw support from the BJP-led government in Manipur over deteriorating law and order situation. The NPP holds seven seats in the 60-member legislative assembly, but the move is unlikely to destabilize the government, as the BJP maintains a clear majority with 32 …

NPP pulls out of Manipur govt alleging failure to restore normalcy in state
1 month ago

NPP pulls out of Manipur govt alleging failure to restore normalcy in state

Hindustan Times  

IMPHAL: The National People’s Party has withdrawn its support to the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Manipur government under chief minister N Biren Singh, accusing them of failing to resolve the ongoing crisis in the state. NPP national president and Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K. Sangma Follow- Manipur News Live In a letter addressed to BJP resident Jagat Prakash Nadda on …

Conrad Sangma’s NPP withdraws support from BJP-led Manipur govt as violence grows: ‘Completely failed’
1 month ago

Conrad Sangma’s NPP withdraws support from BJP-led Manipur govt as violence grows: ‘Completely failed’

Live Mint  

The Conrad Sangma-led NPP withdrew its support from the Manipur coalition government on Sunday amid continued violence in the state. A missive addressed to BJP chief JP Nadda conveyed “deep concern” over the law and order situation in Manipur and lambasted the Biren Singh government for failing to resolve the crisis. “We strongly feel that the Manipur State Government under …

'Completely failed to resolve crisis': NPP withdraws support to Biren Singh-led government in Manipur
1 month, 1 week ago

'Completely failed to resolve crisis': NPP withdraws support to Biren Singh-led government in Manipur

New Indian Express  

In a letter addressed to BJP president JP Nadda, NPP chief and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma came down heavily on Chief Minister N Biren Singh led NDA government in Manipur for "failing to resolve the crisis." Keeping the current situation in mind, the National People's Party has decided to withdraw its support to Biren Singh led Government in …

Biren Singh-led Manipur government failed: Conrad Sangma's party withdraws support
1 month, 1 week ago

Biren Singh-led Manipur government failed: Conrad Sangma's party withdraws support

India Today  

The Conrad Sangma-led National People's Party on Sunday withdrew its support to the BJP-led Manipur government, expressing "deep concern" over the prevailing law and order situation in the state. In an official letter marked to BJP national president JP Nadda, NPP said that the Manipur government, under the leadership of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, has completely failed to control …

Interview with Congress MP A. Bimol Akoijam. He asks central government why Manipur being allowed to go ‘Afghanistan way’
3 months ago

Interview with Congress MP A. Bimol Akoijam. He asks central government why Manipur being allowed to go ‘Afghanistan way’

The Hindu  

Amid the lingering crisis in Manipur, Congress MP A Bimol Akoijam raises pointed questions over the Centre's "inaction", suggesting that such a situation would not have been left unaddressed if it happened in States such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In an interview with PTI Videos, Mr. Akoijam vehemently criticised the Centre’s handling of the situation in Manipur, asking why …

Manipur violence: BJP leader’s house torched in fresh unrest in Manipur
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: BJP leader’s house torched in fresh unrest in Manipur

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Unidentified attackers torched the house of a Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson in ethnic conflict-scarred Manipur on Saturday during protest rallies taken out by Kuki-Zo tribal people demanding a separate administration. Moreover, action will be taken against the concerned officials who failed to provide adequate security, despite prior warnings of potential threats.” Mr. Haokip said Saturday’s incident was the third …

Did Biren Singh meet Modi separately to discuss Manipur, asks Congress
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Did Biren Singh meet Modi separately to discuss Manipur, asks Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on Sunday said the people of Manipur were asking whether Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, who attended two meetings chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital the day before, also met him one-on-one to discuss the situation in the violence-hit State and ask him to visit. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh remarked that Mr. Singh …

WATCH: Manipur facing civil war-like situation, but PM has not spoken a word, says Congress MP
5 months, 3 weeks ago

WATCH: Manipur facing civil war-like situation, but PM has not spoken a word, says Congress MP

The Hindu  

Congress MP A. Bimol Akoijam made a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for remaining silent on Manipur, which has been affected by ethnic violence for the past one year. In a late-night speech in the Lok Sabha on Monday, he said there is a civil war-like situation in Manipur, “yet our Prime Minister has remained mute, not even …

Letters to the Editor (July 12, 2024)
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Letters to the Editor (July 12, 2024)

The Hindu  

Readers respond to Frontline’s coverage. Today, India’s democracy seems strengthened by a verdict that has ensured the continuance of a practically stable government while also checking its hitherto unbridled powers. Ayyasseri Raveendranath Aranmula, Kerala Although BJP has captured power at the Centre and Narendra Modi has become Prime Minister for the third time, amidst the controversies about the manipulation of …

Kuki-Zo tribal bodies across Manipur urge boycott of ADC polls until demands are met
6 months ago

Kuki-Zo tribal bodies across Manipur urge boycott of ADC polls until demands are met

The Hindu  

Kuki-Zo tribal bodies from across several Hill districts in Manipur issued a joint statement on June 21 opposing elections to the Autonomous District Council, which the State Cabinet said last week would be held in September this year. The tribal bodies urged members of the public not to participate in the elections “unless political demands are met.” In the joint …

‘Union treating Manipur as its fiefdom’, says new MP Bimol Akoijam on CM’s absence at Delhi meet
6 months ago

‘Union treating Manipur as its fiefdom’, says new MP Bimol Akoijam on CM’s absence at Delhi meet

The Hindu  

Newly-elected Manipur Congress MP A. Bimol Akoijam on Monday said the Union government was “treating Manipur as a non-entity” and as its own “fiefdom” “as if there is no State government there”. In addition to the Union government coming under suspicion among some populations of the State, this also raises questions about the Chief Minister’s “submissiveness”, Mr. Akoijam said. Several …

Manipur: Naga body bars Congress MP, 2 independent candidates from social platforms
6 months, 1 week ago

Manipur: Naga body bars Congress MP, 2 independent candidates from social platforms

Hindustan Times  

Imphal: UNC said the decision was taken according to a resolution adopted by the Naga apex body in its emergency assembly held on May 29 at Town Hall, Panchai, Chandel district, Manipur. The United Naga Council, an apex body of Nagas in Manipur, has passed a resolution to socially boycott newly elected Congress MP Alfred Kanngam Arthu and two independent …

With Elections Over, Ending Manipur Violence Must Be PM Modi's Priority
6 months, 1 week ago

With Elections Over, Ending Manipur Violence Must Be PM Modi's Priority

ABP News  

It has been more than a year since the northeastern state of Manipur has been waiting for the return of normalcy after it was rocked by ethnic violence between the Meiteis and Kuki-Zomis in May of last year. It should be mentioned that the Jiribam district — with a diverse population of Meiteis, Muslims, Kuki-Zomis, Hmars, Hindu Bengalis, and Bishnupriya …

Manipur Naga body prescribes social boycott of Congress MP-elect, 2 others
6 months, 1 week ago

Manipur Naga body prescribes social boycott of Congress MP-elect, 2 others

The Hindu  

An apex body of the Nagas in Manipur has prescribed a seven-year social boycott of Congress MP-elect Alfred Kanngam S. Arthur and two others, who contested the Lok Sabha election from the Outer Manipur constituency as independents. Mr. Arthur bagged the Outer Manipur seat by defeating Kachui Timothy Zimik of the Naga People’s Front 85,418 votes. In a public notification …

Peace eludes India’s Manipur even after defeating BJP over ethnic violence
6 months, 1 week ago

Peace eludes India’s Manipur even after defeating BJP over ethnic violence

Al Jazeera  

In the riot-hit remote state, hopes of a change following the governing party’s defeat are shortlived as deadly clashes continue. ‘Suffered under BJP rule’ As India concluded its weeks-long general election on June 4, which saw Prime Minister Narendra Modi return to power for a record third term, tensions in the remote Manipur state remain at a boil. The BJP …

Manipur waiting for peace, need to get over with election rhetoric: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
6 months, 1 week ago

Manipur waiting for peace, need to get over with election rhetoric: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

Hindustan Times  

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat on Monday said that Manipur has been waiting for peace since a year and this issue must be prioritised. Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat during an event in Nagpur. There is need to get over election rhetoric and focus on problems facing the nation," the RSS chief asserted. Read: Sangh Parivar …

Professor from JNU elected MP from Manipur seat
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Professor from JNU elected MP from Manipur seat

Hindustan Times  

A Jawaharlal Nehru University professor is among the two Congress MPs who won the two Lok Sabha seats in Manipur. In the inner Manipur constituency seat, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, 56, defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party’s T Basanta Kumar Singh, who is also the state education minister in the Biren Singh government. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam won in the Meitei-dominated Inner Manipur …

Congress wins 2 Manipur Lok Sabha seats
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress wins 2 Manipur Lok Sabha seats

India Today  

The Congress secured decisive victories in both the Inner and Outer Manipur constituencies in the 2024 Lok Sabha election results declared on Tuesday. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam and Alfred Kan-Ngam Arthur emerged victorious in the Inner and Outer Manipur Parliamentary constituencies, respectively. Arthur's victory in Outer Manipur marks him as the third Tangkhul Naga to win a Lok Sabha election, following …

Strife-torn Manipur slips away from BJP, Cong bags both seats
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Strife-torn Manipur slips away from BJP, Cong bags both seats

Hindustan Times  

The opposition Indian National Congress won both parliamentary seats in the restive northeastern state of Manipur, defeating the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally, the Naga People’s Front, amid ongoing ethnic violence. Strife-torn Manipur slips away from BJP, Cong bags both seats In the Inner Manipur constituency, Congress candidate Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University, defeated …

Election results 2024: Congress emerges victorious as Manipur votes out BJP and ally
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Election results 2024: Congress emerges victorious as Manipur votes out BJP and ally

The Hindu  

The people of Manipur voted out the BJP and its ally, the Naga People’s Front, from the Inner and Outer Manipur constituencies, respectively, leading to comfortable victories for the Congress candidates in these seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, which was held in the backdrop of the ongoing ethnic conflict between the Valley-based Meiteis and Hills-based Scheduled Tribe Kuki-Zo …

Congress leading in both seats in Manipur
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress leading in both seats in Manipur

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Even as the counting of votes is underway, the Congress party is leading in both seats of Manipur. In Inner Manipur, Indian National Congress candidate Bimol Akoijam was leading against the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate T Basanta Kumar Singh by 78,947 votes, as per the latest data on the Election Commission of India website. Congress’ Alfred Kanngum Arthur …

Nagaur Election Results 2024: RLP's Hanuman Beniwal leads
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Nagaur Election Results 2024: RLP's Hanuman Beniwal leads

India TV News  

Nagaur Election Results 2024: Nagaur is one of the most important constituencies among 25 parliamentary seats. In the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party fielded Jyoti Mirdha against the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party 's Hanuman Beniwal. Nagaur Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Voter turnout As per the Election Commission of India website, the total voter turnout in Nagaur Lok Sabha …

Discussion on one year of Manipur violence
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Discussion on one year of Manipur violence

The Hindu  

In this discussion, we are joined by Deputy Editor Vijaita Singh and Senior Reporter Abhinay Lakshman along with A. Bimol Akoijam, Associate Professor, JNU, Centre for Study of Social Systems and Dr. Chinkhanlun Guite, Assistant Professor, Delhi University, St, Stephen’s College. One year ago today, Manipur descended into an ethnic conflict — between the valley-based majority Meitei people and the …

Re-polling in Manipur records 81.61% voter turnout
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Re-polling in Manipur records 81.61% voter turnout

Hindustan Times  

The re-polling at six polling stations in the Outer Manipur parliamentary constituency following the Election Commission of India’s directive passed off peacefully amidst tight security on Tuesday with 81.61 percent turnout, officials said. Voting could not be completed across 13 assembly constituencies in the Outer Manipur parliamentary constituency during the second phase polling on April 26. The six polling stations …

Manipur Lok Sabha Seat: 81.16% voter turnout recorded in repolling in Outer Manipur Lok Sabha seat
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Lok Sabha Seat: 81.16% voter turnout recorded in repolling in Outer Manipur Lok Sabha seat

The Hindu  

Repolling concluded in six booths of the Outer Manipur constituency on April 30, completing voting for the 2024 Lok Sabha election in the strife-torn State where elections were conducted in two phases. These polling stations spread across three assembly segments of Ukhrul, Chingai and Karong had reported disturbance on April 26 after which the Election Commission of India had ordered …

ECI orders fresh polling at six polling stations in Outer Manipur on April 30
7 months, 3 weeks ago

ECI orders fresh polling at six polling stations in Outer Manipur on April 30

Hindustan Times  

Imphal: The Election Commission of India has ordered fresh polling at six stations of three assembly segments – Ukhrul, Chingai and Karong falling under the Outer Manipur parliamentary constituency, which went to the polls on Friday. Manipur Chief Electoral Officer Pradeep Kumar Jha in a press release late on Saturday night said, “The Election Commission of India has, under Sections …

Repolling peaceful in Manipur; records 81.64% voter turnout
8 months ago

Repolling peaceful in Manipur; records 81.64% voter turnout

The Hindu  

Eleven polling stations in Manipur’s valley area of the Inner Manipur constituency completed repolling on Monday evening, recording a voter turnout of 81.64% as of 5 p.m. These polling stations of the Inner Manipur constituency had voted on April 19 in the first phase of the Lok Sabha election but the Election Commission of India had called for a repoll …

Violence-Hit Outer Manipur Lok Sabha Seat To Vote In 2 Phases, First Phase Today
8 months ago

Violence-Hit Outer Manipur Lok Sabha Seat To Vote In 2 Phases, First Phase Today

ABP News  

Violence-hit Manipur is going to polls on Friday. The state has two Lok Sabha seats — Inner Manipur and Outer Manipur. However, electors of the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency will cast their votes on two days. The Outer Manipur Lok Sabha seat, currently held by Lorho Pfoze of the NPF, covers 28 assembly constituencies. The candidates in the fray …

Biren Singh opposes peace talks that compromise on territorial integrity of Manipur
8 months ago

Biren Singh opposes peace talks that compromise on territorial integrity of Manipur

The Hindu  

Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Wednesday insisted that peace talks between the Kuki-Zo people and Meitei people that compromise on Manipur’s territorial integrity would not be accepted, echoing what what Union Home Minister Amit Shah said days ago while campaigning for his party’s candidate at the Inner Manipur seat. Mr. Singh asserted that any such peace talks between the …

Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking Voting Arrangements For Displaced Manipuris, Says Too Late To Issue Directions To Election Commission
8 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking Voting Arrangements For Displaced Manipuris, Says Too Late To Issue Directions To Election Commission

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a petition seeking voting arrangements for approximately18,000 who got displaced from Manipur due to the ethnic clash to cast their votes in their home constituency in the Lok Sabha General Elections scheduled to take place on April 19 and 26. The bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and …

‘Won’t allow Manipur to break apart', declares Amit Shah in Imphal
8 months, 1 week ago

‘Won’t allow Manipur to break apart', declares Amit Shah in Imphal

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday alleged that “attempts were made to alter Manipur's demography through infiltration”, adding that the Lok Sabha election is between the forces “trying to break Manipur and those keeping it united”. Union home minister Amit Shah “The most important thing is that no matter how much one tries- ‘hum Manipur ko tutne nahi denge’,” …

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE: BJP Promises Implementation of UCC, ONOP; Amit Shah To Campaign in Manipur Tomorrow
8 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE: BJP Promises Implementation of UCC, ONOP; Amit Shah To Campaign in Manipur Tomorrow

News 18  

Lok Sabha Polls 2024 LIVE: In MP, Cong Raises Issues of Mahakal Lok Corruption, Crimes Against Dalits On a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi campaigned in Madhya Pradesh, the Congress on Sunday posed several questions to him asking why the probe into Mahakal Lok corruption “disappeared” and why the BJP-ruled state has the “highest” crime rate against Dalits. Shah will …

Outer Manipur: for Kuki-Zo outreach, parties hold-off campaigning, start talks with apex tribe bodies
8 months, 1 week ago

Outer Manipur: for Kuki-Zo outreach, parties hold-off campaigning, start talks with apex tribe bodies

The Hindu  

With large sections of Outer Manipur dominated by Kuki-Zo people set to vote on April 19 along with the Inner Manipur constituency, political parties are now creating backchannels to start talks with leaders of apex tribe bodies and civil society organisations, making their own pitch to appeal to their sensibilities. The Congress’s campaign strategy for the Outer Manipur seat has …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Manipur Ethnic Violence Relief Camps Exhibit Common Refrain Voting In Polls
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Manipur Ethnic Violence Relief Camps Exhibit Common Refrain Voting In Polls

ABP News  

Imphal: "Why should I vote to elect a representative of a place which is no longer mine. elections mean nothing to us," says a distraught Nobi, who lost her home 11 months ago to ethnic violence in Manipur and is living in a relief camp. They question the timing of the Lok Sabha elections and say the idea of organising …

Manipur violence to 5-G connectivity: 10 things PM Modi said about Northeast ahead of Lok Sabha polls 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur violence to 5-G connectivity: 10 things PM Modi said about Northeast ahead of Lok Sabha polls 2024

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Northeast emerged as New India’s greatest success story in the past decade since his Bharatiya Janata Party government came to power at the Centre. Here are 10 things the prime minister said in the interview: New India’s greatest success story The Northeast, the prime minister said, has been transformed into an abundant region from …

With two weeks to LS polls, no political rallies, posters in strife-torn Manipur
8 months, 2 weeks ago

With two weeks to LS polls, no political rallies, posters in strife-torn Manipur

New Indian Express  

IMPHAL: Posters of political parties, mega rallies and visible movement of leaders—the traditional elements of campaigning—are conspicuously missing in violence-hit Manipur, where polling for Lok Sabha elections is due in less than two weeks. While the BJP has enlisted prominent figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah as star campaigners, the Congress lineup includes Sonia …

Watch | A Kuki-Zo dilemma as Outer Manipur goes to polls
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch | A Kuki-Zo dilemma as Outer Manipur goes to polls

The Hindu  

In this episode, we discuss the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency. In the first general elections, when the Congress swept through the country, Outer Manipur was one among 12 seats that elected a socialist candidate. We are joined by senior reporter Abhinay Lakshman, who has been closely following the Manipur conflict, to discuss the peculiarities and the electoral impact of …

Nagaur Lok Sabha Election 2024: I.N.D.I.A bloc candidate Hanuman Beniwal takes on BJP's Jyoti Mirdha
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nagaur Lok Sabha Election 2024: I.N.D.I.A bloc candidate Hanuman Beniwal takes on BJP's Jyoti Mirdha

India TV News  

Nagaur Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Nagaur is one of the Lok Sabha constituencies in Rajasthan. Jyoti Mirdha Vs Hanuman Beniwal The Lok Sabha elections in Nagaur will once again see a contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party's Jyoti Mirdha and Rashtriya Loktantrik Party's Hanuman Beniwal. In the 2019 general elections, Beniwal had won the seat by defeating the then Congress …

Lok Sabha polls | BJP’s victory will drive the last nail in the coffin for Indian democracy: Dravidar Kazhagam chief Veeramani
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | BJP’s victory will drive the last nail in the coffin for Indian democracy: Dravidar Kazhagam chief Veeramani

The Hindu  

K. Veeramani, 91, the president of the Dravidar Kazhagam, has watched, and campaigned for, all general elections in India. In an interview with The Hindu, he says that if the BJP returns to power at the Centre, after this election, it would be the last nail in the coffin for Indian democracy. This election is crucial since the party seeks …

Manipur education minister to contest LS polls as BJP candidate
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur education minister to contest LS polls as BJP candidate

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal, Mar 26 The BJP on Tuesday nominated Manipur Education Minister Thounaojam Basantakumar Singh from the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha seat, dropping sitting MP and Union minister Rajkumar Ranjan Singh. The chief minister also thanked the central leaders for "choosing the right person to contest the Inner Manipur elections at such an important time". BJP candidate Thounaojam Basantakumar Singh is …

Refrain from contesting Lok Sabha election, Manipur’s Kuki-Zo tribals urged
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Refrain from contesting Lok Sabha election, Manipur’s Kuki-Zo tribals urged

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI A tribal forum in ethnic strife-torn Manipur has urged the Kuki-Zo people to exercise their franchise but refrain from contesting in the Lok Sabha election in April. “The ITLF Presidential Council, in consultation with its constituent member-tribes, has agreed that no member from the Kuki-Zo community should file nomination for the upcoming Lok Sabha election, considering the plight that …

Will win Inner Manipur Lok Sabha seat by a huge margin: Biren Singh
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Will win Inner Manipur Lok Sabha seat by a huge margin: Biren Singh

The Hindu  

Asserting that the BJP has “opened the eyes of people” of the northeast, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday said the saffron party would win the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha seat by a massive margin. The State has two Lok Sabha seats — Inner Manipur and Outer Manipur. Earlier, the BJP had said it would support its ally, …

Workers ransack BJP office after party decides not to contest Outer Manipur seat
9 months ago

Workers ransack BJP office after party decides not to contest Outer Manipur seat

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Scores of workers vandalised the BJP’s office in Manipur’s Senapati district on Saturday after the party decided not to contest from the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency but support the candidate of the Naga People’s Front instead. The BJP on Friday said it would support the NPF in Outer Manipur, the National People’s Party in the Shillong and Tura …

BJP announces support to candidates of three regional parties in Northeast
9 months ago

BJP announces support to candidates of three regional parties in Northeast

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced support to candidates of three regional parties in the Northeast for the ensuing Parliamentary polls slated to start from April 19. BJP national spokesperson and coordinator of Northeast, Sambit Patra, in a press statement, issued on Friday, said that the party would support the Naga People’s Front candidate in the Outer Manipur constituency, National …

Violence casts shadow over LS poll campaign in strife-torn Manipur
9 months ago

Violence casts shadow over LS poll campaign in strife-torn Manipur

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Manipur DGP has ordered the deployment of 13 security personnel to guard Congress leader Alfred Kanngam Arthur after unidentified gunmen opened fire at two of his public meetings, casting a shadow over election campaigning in the strife-torn state, people aware of the matter said. Congress leader Alfred Kanngam Arthur According to police officers aware of the matter, …

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