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BJP brass to meet MLAs, allies on Manipur future
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP brass to meet MLAs, allies on Manipur future

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party held crucial closed-door meetings with potential chief ministerial candidates in Imphal on Monday, even as the party’s central leadership prepared to meet Kuki-Zo legislators in New Delhi later this week, in a complex effort to find a successor following N Biren Singh’s resignation. During the day, the party’s northeast in-charge Sambit Patra met with speaker T …

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BJP's Sambit Patra meets party MLAs in Imphal after Biren Singh's resignation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP's Sambit Patra meets party MLAs in Imphal after Biren Singh's resignation

Hindustan Times  

A day after Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh tendered his resignation, state BJP in-charge Sambit Patra on Monday held closed-door meetings with a few BJP legislators at a hotel here to decide the next course of action, party sources said. Reacting to the development, Manipur Congress president K Meghachandra welcomed Singh's resignation but opposed any move to impose President’s …

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Only 20 of 46 NDA MLAs took part in meeting held by Biren Singh in Manipur
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Only 20 of 46 NDA MLAs took part in meeting held by Biren Singh in Manipur

The Hindu  

Speculation was rife about a change of guard in Manipur as early as Saturday evening, when N. Biren Singh left for New Delhi in a chartered flight soon after holding a meeting with the MLAs of the ruling National Democratic Alliance, whose constituents include the Naga People’s Front and the Janata Dal. The meeting was apparently convened to discuss the …

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Congress flags Manipur CM’s threat against no-trust motion
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Congress flags Manipur CM’s threat against no-trust motion

The Hindu  

The Manipur unit of the Congress alleged on Monday that Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh had threatened MLAs and told them not to move a no-trust motion against his government in the upcoming session of the 60-member State Assembly. A Congress delegation led by former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan in …

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Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) suspends Manipur party chief for withdrawing support to BJP-led Biren Singh government
2 months ago

Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) suspends Manipur party chief for withdrawing support to BJP-led Biren Singh government

The Hindu  

The Janata Dal withdrew support to the Nongthombam Biren Singh-led Bharatiya Janata Party government in Manipur on Wednesday. However, reacting swiftly, the party removed its Manipur State president for “indiscipline” and once again pledged its support for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, stating that the party would continue to remain with the BJP government in Manipur. In a letter to …

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Manipur: Confusion over JDU withdrawal of support to BJP-led govt, party calls it 'misleading' and 'baseless'
2 months ago

Manipur: Confusion over JDU withdrawal of support to BJP-led govt, party calls it 'misleading' and 'baseless'

India TV News  

The Nitish Kumar-led Janata Dal United has denied all reports of withdrawing support from the BJP-led government of Chief Minister N Biren Singh in Manipur and said, 'The reports are misleading and baseless.' In a letter to Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, state JDU chief Ksh Biren Singh said, "In the election to state assembly of Manipur held in February/ …

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Shah to chair meeting on worsening situation in Manipur; CM to meet BJP MLAs
4 months, 1 week ago

Shah to chair meeting on worsening situation in Manipur; CM to meet BJP MLAs

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah was on Monday due to chair a meeting on the worsening situation in Manipur a day after he cancelled his Maharashtra poll rallies and returned to Delhi even as chief minister Biren Singh was scheduled to meet Bharatiya Janata Party lawmakers at 6pm amid reports of brewing dissent within the ruling party. The National People’s …

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National People’s Party withdraws support to Manipur government
4 months, 1 week ago

National People’s Party withdraws support to Manipur government

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The National People’s Party has withdrawn support to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government in Manipur. In a letter to BJP president J.P. Nadda on Sunday, the NPP’s national president and Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, said his party felt the Manipur government under Nongthombam Biren Singh “completely failed” to resolve the crisis and restore normalcy in the State. …

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Congress leading in both seats in Manipur
9 months, 3 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 …

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BJP leader Locket Chatterjee breaks down over naked parade of party worker in Howrah
1 year, 8 months ago

BJP leader Locket Chatterjee breaks down over naked parade of party worker in Howrah

Op India  

On Friday, BJP leader Locket Chatterjee broke down while talking about the plight of party candidate, who was physically assaulted, stripped and paraded naked in Howrah by TMC workers during panchayat elections. #WATCH | BJP MP Locket Chatterjee breaks down as she recounts an alleged incident of sexual assault by TMC workers of a BJP candidate during Panchayat polls on …

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Rahul Gandhi At Raj Bhavan To Meet Manipur Governor, To Hold Press Conference Soon
1 year, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi At Raj Bhavan To Meet Manipur Governor, To Hold Press Conference Soon

ABP News  

Rahul Gandhi, who is meeting victims of ethnic strife in Manipur, has reached Raj Bhaban to meet Goveror Anusuiya Uikey on the second day of his two-day visit to the state. Rahul Gandhi's visit to the state saw high drama with his convoy being stopped by the police on his way to meet vicitim at a relief camp, following which …

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How political leaders reacted to Rahul Gandhi’s Manipur visit. Read here
1 year, 8 months ago

How political leaders reacted to Rahul Gandhi’s Manipur visit. Read here

Live Mint  

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday visited Manipur which is raging under violence for almost two months now. With Rahul Gandhi's visit the political heat also rose especially as the Congress leader was stopped by Manipur police while he was en route to violence hit Churachandpur and planned to meet people in relief camps, displaced by the violence. Congress …

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Cracks Appear Within Manipur BJP As 9 MLAs Write To PM Modi Against Biren Singh Govt Amid Unrest
1 year, 9 months ago

Cracks Appear Within Manipur BJP As 9 MLAs Write To PM Modi Against Biren Singh Govt Amid Unrest

ABP News  

The northeastern state of Manipur is yet to recover from the ethnic violence that started on May 3 between the Meiteis and Kukis, and since then, people in the state have been waiting for normalcy to return as the clashes paralysed their lives with over 100 deaths and unrest continuing for more than 50 days now. Eight BJP MLAs and …

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When power gets to be determiner of party empathy
1 year, 9 months ago

When power gets to be determiner of party empathy

Live Mint  

We are living in a time when mishaps, murders, and protests cause controversies rather than concern. Power equations in Bihar had taken a U-turn by the time a major portion of the bridge collapsed once more last week. In the early 80s a high-tension electric cable fell on an Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation bus in rural Allahabad. The …

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Violence mars first phase of Manipur polls; 67.53% turnout recorded till 3 PM
3 years ago

Violence mars first phase of Manipur polls; 67.53% turnout recorded till 3 PM

India Today  

Violence marred the first phase of Manipur assembly elections to 38 constituencies on Monday even as 67.53 per cent of around 12.09 lakh voters exercised their franchise till 3 pm, election officials said. Naorem Ibochouba, a state police personnel deployed for poll duty in Tipaimukh assembly constituency in Churachandpur district, died in a "suspected case of accidental firing" from his …

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Manipur polls: Security tightened at BJP office as disappointment over candidates list leads to protests
3 years, 1 month ago

Manipur polls: Security tightened at BJP office as disappointment over candidates list leads to protests

India TV News  

Manipur polls: Security tightened at BJP office as disappointment over candidates list leads to protests The party has given tickets to people cutting across sections of society including women doctors, IAS officers and sportspersons. The security at BJP party office in Manipur was tightened after protests erupted in state capital Imphal after the saffron party named its candidates for the …

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Eyeing second term in Manipur, BJP may ditch Conrad Sangma's NPP, make pre-poll alliance with NPF
3 years, 2 months ago

Eyeing second term in Manipur, BJP may ditch Conrad Sangma's NPP, make pre-poll alliance with NPF

Firstpost  

Recently, NPF leadership met central leaders of the BJP, including Union minister Amit Shah, to come to an understanding, which could lead to a friendly fight on a number of seats in the Manipur elections, said sources. The Bharatiya Janata Party could get into an alliance with Naga People’s Front and may ditch Conrad Sangma’s National People’s Party as it …

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Manipur Assembly Polls on Feb 27, March 3. All You Need to Know as BJP Eyes 2nd Term in Northeastern State
3 years, 2 months ago

Manipur Assembly Polls on Feb 27, March 3. All You Need to Know as BJP Eyes 2nd Term in Northeastern State

News 18  

The Election Commission of India on Saturday declared the Manipur Assembly elections 2022 schedule, announcing voting in two phases with the first on February 27 and the second on March 3. In the 2017 Manipur elections, N Biren Singh was sworn in as the chief minister after the BJP formed the government in the state. Despite the Congress being the …

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Former Manipur Congress chief Govindas Konthoujam joins BJP
3 years, 7 months ago

Former Manipur Congress chief Govindas Konthoujam joins BJP

India TV News  

Just months before Manipur Assembly elections, former Manipur Congress chief Govindas Konthoujam joined Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday. Govindas Konthoujam, former Manipur Congress chief joined Bharatiya Janata Party, in the presence of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and senior BJP leader Sambit Patra. Manipur CM and BJP leader N Biren Singh addressed the press conference at party headquarters in …

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Congress MP shies away from filing nomination in Outer Manipur constituency; Kuki militants back BJP candidate
5 years, 11 months ago

Congress MP shies away from filing nomination in Outer Manipur constituency; Kuki militants back BJP candidate

Firstpost  

Despite denying lobbying for a BJP candidate of its choice, Kuki National Organisation is not shy in expressing its political leaning. Imphal: Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP has got a shot in the arm in Outer Manipur constituency where support from the Kuki militants could prove to be a gamechanger. A prominent leader of Kuki Inpi Manipur, …

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Rise of Hindutva in North East: RSS, BJP score in Assam, Manipur but still untested in Arunachal
7 years, 11 months ago

Rise of Hindutva in North East: RSS, BJP score in Assam, Manipur but still untested in Arunachal

Firstpost  

This piece examines how the nationalist narrative of the RSS has helped the BJP make political gains in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Manipur, the three states where it at present runs the government. With the BJP winning state polls in Assam and Manipur, the rise of the party is a new phenomenon in North East India and it has created …

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Supported BJP with party's permission, clarifies Manipur’s lone Trinamool Congress MLA
8 years ago

Supported BJP with party's permission, clarifies Manipur’s lone Trinamool Congress MLA

India TV News  

The only Trinamool Congress MLA in Manipur Assembly, T Robindro Singh, on Monday clarified that he supported the trust vote of BJP Chief Minister N Biren Singh with the permission of his party. Manipur's new Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, heading the state's first Bharatiya Janata Party -led government, on Monday won the floor test in the assembly by voice …

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With 32 MLAs' support, BJP to elect Manipur leader today
8 years ago

With 32 MLAs' support, BJP to elect Manipur leader today

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: The BJP in Manipur on Sunday night claimed to have secured the support of 32 MLAs after getting the backing of NDA constituent parties and two other MLAs, and said it would elect the legislature party leader today. Shyamkumar, one of the 28 Congress MLAs who won from Andro constituency, and the lone All India Trinamool Congress legislator Robindro …

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Assembly election results: BJP win people's endorsement of demonetisation, says Jaitley
8 years ago

Assembly election results: BJP win people's endorsement of demonetisation, says Jaitley

India TV News  

Terming it as a biggest win for Bharatiya Janata Party in state polls, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said that the victory belongs to people's endorsement of demonetisation. Noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's extensive campaign in Uttar Pradesh gave the party "cutting edge", Jaitley also termed the Manipur result as historic as the party advanced from having no seats …

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