Big gains for BJP in Manipur, may emerge single largest party: exit poll
Politics | Mar 09, 2017, 09:54 PM ISTIn the 2012 assembly polls, the ruling Congress had won 42 seats in a House of 60, with 'Others' winning 18 and BJP 'nil'
In the 2012 assembly polls, the ruling Congress had won 42 seats in a House of 60, with 'Others' winning 18 and BJP 'nil'
The much awaited exit poll for the Assembly polls in five states – Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa and Manipur – will be announced today at 5:30 pm. While the most populous state voted in
Polling in the second and final phase of the Manipur Assembly polls across 22 constituencies in six districts ended peacefully today with over 83 per cent electorate exercising their franchise.
The second phase of Manipur Assembly polls slated for tomorrow will see human rights activist Irom Sharmila take on Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh from Thoubal constituency.
Manipur today witnessed a huge amount of voters for the Assembly elections with 84 per cent voters casting their ballots in the first phase of polling for the 60-seat state assembly today. The Election Commission
The Election Commission has ordered registration of an FIR against office bearers of the BJP's Manipur unit for publishing an advertisements without the certification panel's approval.
Polling for 49 seats in the sixth and penultimate phase of the Uttar Pradesh elections and first phase of Manipur (38 seats) began at 7 am amid tight security today.
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Lashing out at the Congress for not doing enough for development of Manipur during its 15-month long tenure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the BJP will compensate it in just 15 months.
Massive security arrangements have been put in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’ rally in Imphal West district. The rally will be held at Langjing Achouba ground in support of BJP candidates contesting the Assembly polls.
The Election Commission is confident that the economic blockade in Manipur will not impact the poll process in the state.
Altogether 215 candidates in Manipur have filed nomination papers from 38 constituencies which go to polls in the first phase of assembly elections on March 4.
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