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Manipur Assembly polls | BJP bid to breach strongest Congress bastion

Earlier defeats have not dimmed Leitanthem Basanta’s hopes of being a giant-killer in ex-CM Okram Ibobi’s backyard 

The Hindu · Mar 3, 2022

Congress alleges violation of model code of conduct in Manipur by Union Home Ministry

The party alleged that ₹15.7 crores was released on February 1 and ₹92.7 lakhs on March 1 to the banned militant groups under Suspension of Operation.

The Hindu · Mar 3, 2022

Paramilitary personnel dies, 10 injured in Manipur accident

Eleven paramilitary personnel from Mizoram were part of the security force which had come on duty to Manipur for the Assembly election

The Hindu · Mar 2, 2022

BJP ally JD(U) in fray in Manipur, hopes to be ‘Kingmaker’

It is contesting in 38 out of 60 seats after initially having planned to fight only 20

The Hindu · Mar 1, 2022

Manipur Assembly elections | Re-election demanded at several polling stations

People have alleged booth capturing and other irregularities

The Hindu · Mar 1, 2022

Morning Digest: India calls for immediate cessation of violence in Ukraine; Manipur records over 78% turnout in phase 1 polls, and more

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The Hindu · Mar 1, 2022

Violence mars Manipur phase 1 polls, turnout over 78 p.c.

Policeman dies in ‘accidental firing’; booth-capturing foiled

The Hindu · Feb 28, 2022

A divided house: Why Manipur might see the rise of a new chief minister

On February 25, voters in the hill areas of Manipur received an “appeal” on which party to vote for. It came in the form of an open letter reported in the media from an umbrella organisation of militant outfits known as the Kuki National Organisation which has an armed wing…

Newslaundry · Feb 28, 2022

Violence mars first phase of Manipur polls; 48.88 per cent turnout recorded till 1 pm

All polling stations have been sanitised and circles have been marked outside the polling booths to enable the voters to maintain social distancing while they stand in a queue.

The Hindu · Feb 28, 2022

Morning digest | UNSC votes to discuss Ukraine at General Assembly, India abstains; BJP, Congress face crucial test in Manipur first phase, and more

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The Hindu · Feb 28, 2022