Manipur Elections 2017
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N Biren Singh, Ex Footballer, Is BJP's First Chief Minister In Manipur: 10 Points
Former footballer Nongthombam Biren Singh took oath today as Manipur Chief Minister along with eight members of his new cabinet, as the BJP takes charge of another state in the north-east. Like in Goa, the BJP has been generous with ministerial posts for the allies that has helped it reach a majority in the state. Y Joykumar Singh of the National P...
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Congress Asks Why Is BJP Invited To Form Government In Goa
The Congress has objected to the BJP being invited to take charge of Goa. In a letter to the Governor, the Congress said despite emerging as the single-largest party after assembly elections results were declared on Saturday, the governor had invited the BJP to form the government - a move "not constitutionally permissible". Preempting a similar an...
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Manipur Election Results 2017: Congress Ahead In Split Verdict, Still It Is Advantage BJP
Strife-torn Manipur today delivered a split verdict today -- which while appearing to favour the Congress, has placed the BJP in a stronger position.
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Manipur Election Results 2017: Activist Irom Sharmila Got Only 90 Votes, Twitter Is Shocked
Manipur handed its 'Iron Lady' a humiliating defeat at the polls today. Irom Sharmila, who took on Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh in his stronghold of Thoubal, lost with a record margin. She got only 90 votes. Twitter was quick to comment on her stunning loss - some attributing it to Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal, who publicly supported h...
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Manipur Election Results 2017: Thoubal Gave Only 90 Votes To Irom Sharmila
Manipur is not happy with Irom Sharmila. The 'Iron Lady' who had taken on Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, has lost with a record margin, polling only 90 votes. The three-time Chief Minister won comfortable with 10,740 votes. Ms Sharmila's chance of securing a seat in the 70-member assembly now rests on Khurai, the other seat from where she is con...
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Manipur Election 2017: Irom Sharmila Says 'Will Try Again In 2019 If I Fail'
Irom Sharmila Chanu, the activist who ended an iconic 16-year fast to debut in politics and contest the Manipur election, said if defeated, she would try again -- in the 2019 national election. "I do not feel much affected by the result because people are yet to be given a chance... Everybody knows muscle and money power are openly used," Irom Shar...
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High Polling Percentage In Manipur Is Keeping Everyone Guessing
39-year-old Oinam Kiran Singh drives an auto-rickshaw across Manipur's capital Imphal. Though he holds a Master's degree in Political Science, he has been driving an auto for the past 10 years to earn a living.
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Manipur Elections 2017: A Village That Voted Thrice In Seven Days
The Manipur assembly election 2017 has been unique in many ways. From peaceful polling amid a four-month long economic blockade, the BJP's surge as a formidable opponent in this Congress stronghold to activist Irom Sharmila's foray into politics and a high voter turnout in the two-phased polls for the 60-member assembly, Manipur is experiencing an ...
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How To Check The Results Of Manipur Assembly Elections 2017
The exit polls for the recently concluded assembly elections in five states - Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur - are out.
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Assembly Elections 2017: Election Commission Orders Additional CCTV Cameras For Counting Day
In last-minute instructions on preparations for the counting day on March 11, the Election Commission on Thursday instructed the electoral officers to set up additional close-circuit TV cameras to monitor carrying of EVMs from strong rooms to the counting hall.
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Manipur Elections 2017: Repolling On In 34 Polling Stations
Re-polling in 34 polling stations in three districts of Manipur is being held amid tight security today. The polling began at 7 am.
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UP, Manipur Elections 2017: PM Modi Urges People To Vote In Large Numbers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked people in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur to go out and vote in large numbers in last phase of assembly polls.
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Elections 2017: Voting Wraps Up In Five States, Counting On March 11: 10 Points
The seventh and final phase of Uttar Pradesh elections today saw a 60 per cent turnout. 83 per cent polling was recorded in Manipur, its second and last phase, till 5 PM. Today's voting wraps up elections in five states - the other three being Punjab, Uttarakhand and Goa - the results of which will be announced on March 11. In focus today, Varanasi...
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Elections 2017: 86% Turnout In Manipur - Highlights
Manipur is voting in its second and final phase of assembly elections today. Ninety eight candidates are trying their luck in the 22 constituencies that are voting in this phase. Chandel, Imphal East, Senapati, Tamenglong, Thoubal, Ukhrul districts are voting for Manipur's next government today.
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Final Phase Of Polling In UP, Manipur Today; PM Narendra Modi's Varanasi In Focus
Uttar Pradesh and Manipur Assembly witness the last phase covering 40 and 22 seats respectively. All eyes are on the Prime Minister's Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi in UP. In Manipur, attention is on Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh who is in a three-cornered contest featuring People's Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRAJA) nominee Irom Sharmila ...
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N Biren Singh, Ex Footballer, Is BJP's First Chief Minister In Manipur: 10 Points
Former footballer Nongthombam Biren Singh took oath today as Manipur Chief Minister along with eight members of his new cabinet, as the BJP takes charge of another state in the north-east. Like in Goa, the BJP has been generous with ministerial posts for the allies that has helped it reach a majority in the state. Y Joykumar Singh of the National P...
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Congress Asks Why Is BJP Invited To Form Government In Goa
The Congress has objected to the BJP being invited to take charge of Goa. In a letter to the Governor, the Congress said despite emerging as the single-largest party after assembly elections results were declared on Saturday, the governor had invited the BJP to form the government - a move "not constitutionally permissible". Preempting a similar an...
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Manipur Election Results 2017: Congress Ahead In Split Verdict, Still It Is Advantage BJP
Strife-torn Manipur today delivered a split verdict today -- which while appearing to favour the Congress, has placed the BJP in a stronger position.
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Manipur Election Results 2017: Activist Irom Sharmila Got Only 90 Votes, Twitter Is Shocked
Manipur handed its 'Iron Lady' a humiliating defeat at the polls today. Irom Sharmila, who took on Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh in his stronghold of Thoubal, lost with a record margin. She got only 90 votes. Twitter was quick to comment on her stunning loss - some attributing it to Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal, who publicly supported h...
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Manipur Election Results 2017: Thoubal Gave Only 90 Votes To Irom Sharmila
Manipur is not happy with Irom Sharmila. The 'Iron Lady' who had taken on Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, has lost with a record margin, polling only 90 votes. The three-time Chief Minister won comfortable with 10,740 votes. Ms Sharmila's chance of securing a seat in the 70-member assembly now rests on Khurai, the other seat from where she is con...
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Manipur Election 2017: Irom Sharmila Says 'Will Try Again In 2019 If I Fail'
Irom Sharmila Chanu, the activist who ended an iconic 16-year fast to debut in politics and contest the Manipur election, said if defeated, she would try again -- in the 2019 national election. "I do not feel much affected by the result because people are yet to be given a chance... Everybody knows muscle and money power are openly used," Irom Shar...
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High Polling Percentage In Manipur Is Keeping Everyone Guessing
39-year-old Oinam Kiran Singh drives an auto-rickshaw across Manipur's capital Imphal. Though he holds a Master's degree in Political Science, he has been driving an auto for the past 10 years to earn a living.
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Manipur Elections 2017: A Village That Voted Thrice In Seven Days
The Manipur assembly election 2017 has been unique in many ways. From peaceful polling amid a four-month long economic blockade, the BJP's surge as a formidable opponent in this Congress stronghold to activist Irom Sharmila's foray into politics and a high voter turnout in the two-phased polls for the 60-member assembly, Manipur is experiencing an ...
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How To Check The Results Of Manipur Assembly Elections 2017
The exit polls for the recently concluded assembly elections in five states - Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur - are out.
-
Assembly Elections 2017: Election Commission Orders Additional CCTV Cameras For Counting Day
In last-minute instructions on preparations for the counting day on March 11, the Election Commission on Thursday instructed the electoral officers to set up additional close-circuit TV cameras to monitor carrying of EVMs from strong rooms to the counting hall.
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Manipur Elections 2017: Repolling On In 34 Polling Stations
Re-polling in 34 polling stations in three districts of Manipur is being held amid tight security today. The polling began at 7 am.
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UP, Manipur Elections 2017: PM Modi Urges People To Vote In Large Numbers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked people in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur to go out and vote in large numbers in last phase of assembly polls.
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Elections 2017: Voting Wraps Up In Five States, Counting On March 11: 10 Points
The seventh and final phase of Uttar Pradesh elections today saw a 60 per cent turnout. 83 per cent polling was recorded in Manipur, its second and last phase, till 5 PM. Today's voting wraps up elections in five states - the other three being Punjab, Uttarakhand and Goa - the results of which will be announced on March 11. In focus today, Varanasi...
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Elections 2017: 86% Turnout In Manipur - Highlights
Manipur is voting in its second and final phase of assembly elections today. Ninety eight candidates are trying their luck in the 22 constituencies that are voting in this phase. Chandel, Imphal East, Senapati, Tamenglong, Thoubal, Ukhrul districts are voting for Manipur's next government today.
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Final Phase Of Polling In UP, Manipur Today; PM Narendra Modi's Varanasi In Focus
Uttar Pradesh and Manipur Assembly witness the last phase covering 40 and 22 seats respectively. All eyes are on the Prime Minister's Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi in UP. In Manipur, attention is on Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh who is in a three-cornered contest featuring People's Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRAJA) nominee Irom Sharmila ...
