Okram Ibobi Singh

Citing BJP's 'single-largest party' claim in Karnataka, Congress to push for govt formation in Manipur, Meghalaya

Congress leaders in Meghalaya and Manipur said that they will stake a claim for the formation of governments in the two states since the party had emerged as the single-largest party in the recent elections

Manipur's Biren Singh embarks state on development path but all eyes on how he deals with his murder-accused son

As to Biren, has this studiously humble and affable candidate, before, during and just after elections, now grown fangs and claws two months into his job as chief minister of a BJP-led government?

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

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.

Manipur Election Results 2017: Irom Sharmila's brief stint in politics ends like a quick meteor shower

Sharmila's party Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) failed to secure a single seat in the state and it's leader lost the fight against Manipur's three-time chief minister.

Chief Minister Biren Singh wins trust vote in Manipur, Y Khemchand elected speaker

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 vote.

Manipur Elections: The lessons Congress and BJP should learn from the state's political history

Since the beginning of the 21st century, up until 2012, the state elections usually have just been a one-party show. But this time there has emerged a strong contender to the incumbent.

From ace footballer to dissenting journalist, Manipur's new CM, Biren Singh has donned many hats

Manipur's new Chief Minister N Biren Singh's first love was football, which took him to the BSF. After resignation, he embraced journalism.

Manipur: Biren Singh's journey from BSF barracks to newsroom to state's top post

Manipur's new chief minister N. Biren Singh's first love was football, which took him to the BSF. After resignation, he embraced journalism. Finally, he chose politics as a career.

Manipur: The people voted for Narendra Modi, not BJP; the pressure to deliver is on

After Assam, Manipur will become the second major state in the North East to have a BJP government. There is also a BJP government in Arunachal, brought about by the machinations of the party more than by winning elections.

Manipur: Biren Singh's Cabinet may end up as a collage of coalition with too little space for BJP ministers

Though the BJP is set to form the government in the state for the first time, and its third in the North East, the path was far from cruising.