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Congress leaders meet EC, seek free and fair election in Manipur

The delegation of AICC senior observer for Manipur Jairam Ramesh and party leader Salman Khurshid met the Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners

Repolling in 12 polling stations of Manipur to be held on March 5

The Election Commission has ordered repoll in 12 polling stations of five assembly constituencies in Manipur where polling was held on February 28

Manipur registers record 88.63 voter turnout for its first phase elections

Female voter turnout at 89.96% outnumbered male turnout recorded at 87.29%

Skills, start-ups and sports now part of Manipur's new identity: PM Modi

Addressing a virtual poll rally, Modi also said in the days to come, the BJP government will create a Rs 100-crore Manipur Start-up Fund as well as two special economic zones

BJP will initiate talks with underground groups operating in Manipur: Shah

He also asserted that all smuggling activities will come to an end in Manipur, which will be drug-free within the next five years

Govt will talk to all militant outfits in Manipur for lasting peace: Shah

Amit Shah announced that the government would talk with all the militant outfits in Manipur and solve the insurgency related problems in the state

PM Modi accuses Congress of nurturing, encouraging militancy in Manipur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of "nurturing and encouraging militancy in Manipur".

Congress couldn't bring an AIIMS to Manipur in 15 years: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah took a jibe at Congress saying that the party could not bring an AIIMS to Manipur in its 15 years of governance.

Manipur records 78.3% voting in first phase of polling amid stray incidents

Despite heavy security arrangements and sporadic incidents of violence, Manipur in the first phase of elections to 38 of the 60 Assembly seats reported 78.03 per cent voter turnout

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

Officials said that the first phase voters' turnout could surpass the 2017 assembly election's polling percentage of 86 per cent, which was the highest recorded in the state to date

Manipur poll personnel killed in accidental firing: Chief Electoral Office

A Manipur Police personnel was killed in a "suspected case of accidental firing" from his service rifle during the first phase of assembly elections, Chief Electoral Office (CEO) Rajesh Agarwal said.

EC to decide on repoll in Manipur's Keithelmanbi after BJP, Congress clash

Amid reports of Manipur poll disruption in Keithelmanbi in Imphal West district, Chief Electoral Officer Rajesh Agarwal said that the state EC is examining whether or not to continue the polls

Manipur Assembly elections: Voter turnout nearly 50% till 1 pm

A voter turnout of 48.88 per cent was recorded till 1 pm for the first phase of Manipur elections

Violence mars first phase of Manipur polls; 27.34% turnout till 11 am

Sporadic incidents of violence marred elections to 38 assembly constituencies in the first phase of Manipur polls even as 27.34 per cent voters exercised their franchise till 11 am

Manipur poll: BJP will win 30 out of 38 in 1st phase, says CM N Biren Singh

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh cast his vote at Shrivan High School in Imphal as voting for Manipur Assembly polls got underway on Monday.

Manipur polls: Governor Ganesan, CM Biren Singh among early voters

Less than half an hour after voting commenced in Manipur, Governor La Ganesan and Chief Minister N Biren Singh exercised their franchise in their respective constituencies.

Manipur polls: PM Modi urges voters to 'turnout in record numbers'

A total of 173 candidates, including 15 females, are in the fray for the poll.

Polling begins for 38 seats in first phase of Manipur assembly elections

The BJP has fielded candidates in all the 38 seats, followed by Congress with 35 contestants

Congress expels candidate hours before Manipur assembly polls begin

The first phase of assembly elections in Manipur begins at 7 am on Monday in 38 constituencies spread across five districts

Manipur polls: Smaller parties will hold key to govt formation, say expert

Defection is rampant because peo­ple are voting for individuals, not parties