Okram Ibobi

Manipur Election 2017: State observed record voter turnout surpassing 2012 numbers

On 4 March, in the first phases of the Assembly Elections, Manipur witnessed a record turnout of 86 per cent for the 60-seat state assembly .

Manipur Election 2017: Decoding the political lineation of Meiteis, Nagas and Kuki tribes

The state mainly comprises of three communities: Meitei, Naga and Kuki. The three lived side by side for centuries and developed their heritage in parallel within their respective ethno-social boundaries. But today they engage in what can be loosely termed as tribal politics.

Punjab Election Result 2017: AAP's victory will make them a national alternative to BJP

Thursday's exit poll predictions are in line with a barely discussed phenomenon that has been evident for some time. Apart from BJP, there's only one other party that is catching popular imagination across India and fast expanding its national footprint.

Manipur Election 2017 Highlights: Polling ends in state at 3 pm; voter turnout likely to be more than 80%

Elections in Manipur will be held in two phases — on 4 March and 8 March — with the results being declared on 11 March. Representatives from 60 constituencies will be elected.

Manipur Election 2017: Over 80% turnout as phase one ends; PRJA candidate assaulted

Imphal: Over 80 percent polling was recorded in the first phase of elections to the Manipur Assembly on Saturday. Voting in the 38 constituencies, which went to polls on the day, came to a close at 3 pm, as per the Election Commission (EC) schedule.

Manipur Election 2017: 69 percent voter turnout till 1 pm

Imphal: Brisk polling with a voter turnout of 69 per cent was recorded till 1 pm in the first phase of Manipur assembly election on Saturday. Manipur Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Kumar Dewangan said 69 per cent of the voters exercised their franchise in the first five hours of voting.

Manipur Election 2017: Governor Najima Heptullah appeals citizens to vote in a free and fair manner 

On the eve of Manipur Assembly Election, Governor Najima Heptullah has appealed to all the citizens of the state to exercise their "democratic right in a free and fair manner and without fear as it is the very essence of our democratic system."

Manipur Election 2017: In this poor state, people are not able to see beyond the hope of peace

The economic blockade of the Imphal-Dimapur and Imphal-Silchar roads, through which most goods enter the state, has overshadowed all other issues this election year in Manipur, the north-eastern state with one of India's highest poverty rates, high youth unemployment, and low growth

Manipur Election 2017: Gunmen attack BJP candidate’s polling office in Wangkhei

Poll related violence are steaming up in Manipur with only two days left for the first phase Manipur polls.

Manipur Election 2017: LDF lends its support to Irom Sharmila who is pitted against Ibobi in upcoming polls

Left and Democratic Front (LDF) Convener M Nara has announced support to Irom Sharmila, a candidate of PRJA who is taking on the Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi in Thoubal Assembly constituency.