The Latest Breaking News from Manipur

Manipur Assembly elections | Freebies for students, ‘Fo Fo’ train in BJP poll manifesto

BJP replicates Assam model with promise of free scooties and laptops

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2022

Violence reported from some Assembly segments in Manipur

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh condemns attacks

The Hindu · Feb 17, 2022

AFSPA puts Modi, Nehru on same page in Naga hills of poll-bound Manipur

Law is focal point of rally by NPF held in Manipur

The Hindu · Feb 16, 2022

Manipur Assembly elections | House of Assembly poll candidate’s aide bombed in Manipur

Law and order in Manipur has touched rock bottom, says Deputy Chief Minister

The Hindu · Feb 12, 2022

Manipur BJP expels spokesperson who called ally NPP “parasite”

The move came after Chongtham Bijoy Singh had recently criticised the National People's Party which has been an ally of the ruling BJP in Manipur since 2017

The Hindu · Feb 12, 2022

Manipur assembly polls: JD-U releases manifesto, promises to repeal AFSPA

IMPHAL: NDA partner JD(U) on Thursday evening released its manifesto for the Manipur assembly polls, promising to implement 28 points, including scrapping of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).

The Times of India · Feb 10, 2022

EC accepts Christians’ demand, changes Manipur polling dates

IMPHAL: Bowing to intense pressure from the Christian community, the Election Commission (EC) on Thursday rescheduled the date of voting for the two-phased Manipur assembly polls to February 28 (Monday) and March 5 (Saturday).

The Times of India · Feb 10, 2022

Extremist groups intimidating our Manipur candidates, says National People’s Party

One candidate was prevented from filing nomination and at least four others unable to campaign, the party said

The Hindu · Feb 10, 2022

Only 7% in Assam’s Manipuri Basti plan to vote in home state

GUWAHATI: A miniscule 7% of nearly 500 Manipuri families residing in Manipuri Rajbari area, popularly known as Manipuri basti, who had migrated to the city in the last few years, plan to go to Manipur to cast their votes in the assembly elections in that state.

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2022

Manipur assembly elections: Observers review poll preparations in Kangpokpi district

IMPHAL: Election observers reviewed the poll preparations in the Kuki-dominated hill district of Kangpokpi on Wednesday, ahead of the first phase of Manipur assembly election, scheduled to be held on February 27.

The Times of India · Feb 9, 2022