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BS Number Wise: In Indian elections, the rich win the vote

Politicians own wealth that the people whose support they seek will take decades to earn

BS Number Wise: In Indian elections, the rich win the vote
Updated On : 23 Nov 2022 | 12:13 PM IST

After Congress' drubbing in Assembly polls, Sonia revamps Manipur unit

Keisham Megchandra Singh replaces Loken Singh, who has been adjusted in the executive committee of the Manipur Congress

After Congress' drubbing in Assembly polls, Sonia revamps Manipur unit
Updated On : 30 Mar 2022 | 8:06 PM IST

Resolve Nagaland-Manipur dispute by traditional ownership means: TPO

The Tenyimi Peoples' Organisation (TPO), an apex body of the Tenyimi tribes in Nagaland and Manipur, said that the best way to resolve the boundary dispute is to respect the traditional ownership

Resolve Nagaland-Manipur dispute by traditional ownership means: TPO
Updated On : 26 Mar 2022 | 12:04 PM IST

Biren Singh sworn-in as Manipur chief minister for 2nd term

The BJP, in the February-March elections, had secured a thin majority of 32 MLAs in the 60-member Assembly and returned to the power for second consecutive term

Biren Singh sworn-in as Manipur chief minister for 2nd term
Updated On : 21 Mar 2022 | 11:05 PM IST

N Biren Singh takes oath as Chief Minister of Manipur

BJP retained power in the state by winning an absolute majority with 32 seats in the 60-member House in the recently concluded Assembly polls

N Biren Singh takes oath as Chief Minister of Manipur
Updated On : 21 Mar 2022 | 4:38 PM IST

Manipur: BJP names N Biren Singh as chief minister for second term

Union Finance Minister Nirmala on Sunday announced that N Biren Singh would remain the chief minister of the northeastern state of Manipur for a second term

Manipur: BJP names N Biren Singh as chief minister for second term
Updated On : 21 Mar 2022 | 12:21 AM IST

Sitharaman, Rijiju to attend BJP MLAs' meeting in Manipur on Sunday

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union law and justice minister Kiren Rijiju will travel to Imphal on Sunday to attend the meeting of the newly-elected BJP MLAs in Manipur

Sitharaman, Rijiju to attend BJP MLAs' meeting in Manipur on Sunday
Updated On : 20 Mar 2022 | 9:42 AM IST

Biren Singh, BJP MLA rush to Delhi again; Manipur CM name likely out soon

The two leaders left for the national capital after being summoned by the party top brass and who will be the chief minister this time is likely to be known by Sunday, BJP sources said

Biren Singh, BJP MLA rush to Delhi again; Manipur CM name likely out soon
Updated On : 19 Mar 2022 | 8:19 PM IST

Will Biswajit Singh be surprise BJP pick as next Manipur CM?

When Thongam Biswajit Singh joined the BJP from Trinamool Congress about six years back, not many were sure he would turn out to be a key leader behind the party's impressive growth in the state

Will Biswajit Singh be surprise BJP pick as next Manipur CM?
Updated On : 17 Mar 2022 | 11:44 PM IST

BJP likely to retain Pramod Sawant and Biren Singh as Goa, Manipur CMs

The BJP is all set to retain N. Biren Singh and Pramod Sawant as chief minister of Manipur and Goa respectively, sources in the party said.

BJP likely to retain Pramod Sawant and Biren Singh as Goa, Manipur CMs
Updated On : 16 Mar 2022 | 3:33 PM IST

N Biren Singh resigns, to serve as caretaker Chief Minister of Manipur

Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Friday met Governor La Ganesan and resigned from his post while the Governor asked him to continue in his office until the new government took charge, officials said.

N Biren Singh resigns, to serve as caretaker Chief Minister of Manipur
Updated On : 11 Mar 2022 | 5:19 PM IST

Gujarat: Modi holds roadshow after BJP's wins in Assembly elections

PM Narendra Modi held a roadshow, a day after the BJP stormed back to power in Uttar Pradesh, and also retained Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa.

Gujarat: Modi holds roadshow after BJP's wins in Assembly elections
Updated On : 11 Mar 2022 | 1:51 PM IST

Manipur sees highest number of women elected to Assembly in 2022 polls

Five women were elected to the 60-member Manipur Assembly in the 2022 polls, the highest-ever in the electoral history of the state

Manipur sees highest number of women elected to Assembly in 2022 polls
Updated On : 11 Mar 2022 | 6:52 AM IST

Manipur polls: A clear verdict promises smooth sailing for Biren Singh 2.0

The BJP has touched the magic mark of 31 seats on its own, thus eliminating the need for support from either the Naga People's Front (NPF) or the National People's Party (NPP).

Manipur polls: A clear verdict promises smooth sailing for Biren Singh 2.0
Updated On : 11 Mar 2022 | 12:10 AM IST

Election results 2022: Modi hails BJP cadre for winning 4 out of 5 states

Election Results 2022 highlights: Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Manipur have voted for BJP. Meanwhile, AAP won a landslide mandate in Punjab.

Election results 2022: Modi hails BJP cadre for winning 4 out of 5 states
Updated On : 10 Mar 2022 | 11:18 PM IST

Challenges ahead for new govts in UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur

The incoming govts will have to work on creating more job opportunities to bring these states' unemployment rates close to the national average, besides containing inflation and meeting poll promises

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Updated On : 10 Mar 2022 | 10:48 PM IST

Shiv Sena bags less votes than NOTA in Goa, UP, Manipur

The Sena, which is in power in Maharashtra in alliance with the NCP and Congress, had contested Assembly elections in these three states but drew a blank

Shiv Sena bags less votes than NOTA in Goa, UP, Manipur
Updated On : 10 Mar 2022 | 9:47 PM IST

4-1 for BJP, retains UP, U'khand, Goa, Manipur; 'Mann ki baat' in Punjab

The outcome of the Assembly polls held over February and March and seen as a barometer of people's mood also saw the Congress' epitaph written on the electoral battlefield

4-1 for BJP, retains UP, U'khand, Goa, Manipur; 'Mann ki baat' in Punjab
Updated On : 10 Mar 2022 | 9:47 PM IST

Assembly polls: BJP soars as space further shrinks for Congress, AAP rises

BJP's splendid performance in the four states ruled by it, sweeping away opposition parties with its governance model and PM Modi's popularity has made it the firm favourites for the 2024 elections

Assembly polls: BJP soars as space further shrinks for Congress, AAP rises
Updated On : 10 Mar 2022 | 7:44 PM IST

BJP strength in Manipur shows faith in governance: State party chief

The BJP's impressive show in the Manipur assembly elections is a reflection of people's acceptance of the party and its governance, state unit president A Sharda Devi said on Thursday.

BJP strength in Manipur shows faith in governance: State party chief
Updated On : 10 Mar 2022 | 5:59 PM IST