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Manipur gets its first BJP govt as Biren Singh takes oath along with 8 ministers

N. Biren Singh has taken oath as the head of the first-ever BJP government in Manipur. Here are the latest updates and highlights

2 min read15 Mar 2017
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Repolling begins in 28 polling stations of Manipur

Manipur voters were seen standing in queues before the polling stations to exercise their franchise

1 min read10 Mar 2017
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Manipur election 2017 live: 83% voting recorded till 3 pm

The second phase of polling in 22 assembly seats in the Manipur elections 2017 is currently in progress. Here are the latest updates and highlights

2 min read8 Mar 2017
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Arunachal BJP chief ‘intercepted’ by tax dept with Rs10.5 lakh in Guwahati

BJP's Arunachal Pradesh unit president Tapir Gao was 'intercepted' at Guwahati airport where he was allegedly found carrying cash worth Rs10.5 lakh from poll- bound Manipur

1 min read7 Mar 2017
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Manipur elections: Will Ibobi Singh get a fourth term as CM?

Three-time Manipur CM Ibobi Singh faces defection within the party, a contest from activist-turned-politician Irom Sharmila as well as local challenges

4 min read2 Mar 2017
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Irom Sharmila refuses to accept security escort provided by state

Irom Sharmila said she does not approve of the 'VIP culture' of being surrounded by armed forces and wants to be with the people

1 min read27 Feb 2017
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Manipur govt has no answer to charges levelled by PM Modi: Prakash Javadekar

Javadekar alleged that the Manipur government has 'deliberately' failed to lift the three-month long economic blockade and reminded the people that law and order was the 'responsibility' of the state

1 min read26 Feb 2017
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Economic blockade will not impact Manipur poll process: CEC

Chief election commissioner Nasim Zaidi says Election Commission has made all arrangements to ensure free and fair elections in Manipur

1 min read22 Feb 2017
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Fight against AFSPA: Irom Sharmila says she has changed her strategy

Irom Sharmila said when she had met people and explained to them about her new strategy against AFSPA, they understood her and gave their blessings

2 min read19 Feb 2017
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Politics of economic blockade dominates Manipur polls

Congress leader K.H. Joykishan says BJP is hand in glove with UNC by covertly supporting the blockade; accuses the Centre to be silent and not taking necessary action to restore normalcy

2 min read16 Feb 2017
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