Manipur Polls

Manipur polls: 'Age-old tradition,' CM Biren Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks in Lok Sabha

On Wednesday, Rahul said that Manipuri leaders were asked to take off their shoes at Amit Shah's home. The CM of the BJP-ruled state responded that it's Manipuri tradition to do so before entering someone's house

'BJP made a good football team': Manipur CM Biren Singh hopes to form solo govt

Singh said he has had a 'bitter experience' with the coalition government. 'After polls, we may have a post-poll alliance with our fellow parties. We will not break up ties but we will not have any pre-poll alliance this time,' he said

Manipur Election Results 2017: BJP well placed to form government for first time

The BJP is within a striking distance of forming a government in Manipur for the first time though it emerged as the second largest party after the Congress, provided it is able to enlist the support of three NDA partners.

Manipur Election 2017: Ethnic conflict in state overshadows India's lowest infant mortality rate

The economic blockade of the Imphal-Dimapur road and the Imphal-Silchar road has overshadowed all other issues this election year in Manipur.

Manipur Election 2017: Enforcement agencies have seized over 51 litres of liquor since 4 January

Manipur, which is officially a dry state, seems to be on a high during electioneering with huge amount of liquor being regularly seized by the Excise department.

Manipur Election 2017: CM Ibobi responsible for economic blockade, 'trick' to divide voters, claims BJP

Accusing the Manipur chief minister of "deliberately" trying to derail efforts to end economic blockade, BJP state president K Bhabananda Singh has said they will initiate dialogue to end the impasse if voted to power.