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Manipur election results 2022 highlights: BJP wins 32 seats, Cong settles with 5
Manipur Election Result 2022 Live Updates: The state went into polls in two phases. The first phase was held on February 27 and the second round of voting was on March 3.
Manipur Election Result 2022 Live Updates: The Bharatiya Janata Party set for a clear majority as the ELction Commission of India is counting votes for 60 assembly constituencies in Manipur. The counting began at 8am sharp and it will continue till the final results are declared. Also Read | Manipur might be a cakewalk for BJP but: 5 interesting things to watch out for...Read More
For the ruling-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Manipur is a critical state that the party is fighting to maintain its hold in the northeast region. Manipur held voting for the assembly elections in two rounds -- February 27 and March 3.
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The exit polls in Manipur, released on Monday, have given a clear edge to the BJP, while several of them also predict that it may fall short of the halfway mark.
The state last held assembly elections in 2017. The Congress party had emerged as single largest party by winning on 28 seats. However, it fell short of majority. In result, the BJP-led coalition formed the government under N Biren Singh.
Final results: BJP wins 32 seats, Cong settles with 5
The final results of Manipur assembly election results are out, and the BJP has emerged victorious for the second time as was predicted. The party has bagged 32 seats, while the Congress has managed to win only five.
Counting in one seat underway, BJP wins in 32 seats; Cong bags 5
Results of one seat remain to be released in Manipur although BJP is clearly the winner. The saffron camp has bagged 32 seats of the 60 assembly constituencies, while the Congress party has managed to win only five. JD(U), Naga People's Front and National People's Party have bagged six, five and six seats, respectively.
Results for 47 seats out of 60 declared
Results for 47 seats out of 60 have been declared so far. The Bharatiya Janata Party has won 23, and leading on nine. National People's Party has bagged six, while Naga Peoples Front's tally is at four.
BJP's victory in Manipur testament to the same: Amit Shah
BJP's tally rises to 20; leading in 11
The ruling is steadily marching towards victory as it bagged 20 seats, while maintaining a lead on 11 seats. It is followed by National People's Party with three wins.
Manipur: Will NPP, NPF be part of new govt? BJP's N Biren Singh replies
As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) inched closer towards returning to power in Manipur, incumbent chief minister N Biren Singh on Thursday said the party would continue to have an alliance with the Naga Peoples' Front (NPF), a part of the current ruling coalition, when it forms the next government. Read More
BJP bags 14 seats, leads on 12
The ruling BJP looked set to return to power in the insurgency-hit state of Manipur, as it bagged 14 seats and was leading in 12 other constituencies, as per the latest ECI data.
Newly formed Kuki Peoples' Alliance wins Saikul
Newly formed Kuki Peoples' Alliance, which contested from two seats, makes its debut. Party candidate Kimneo Haokip Hangshing wins Saikul seat by a margin of 1249 votes from nearest Independent rival, Kenn Raikhan.
Will take time to stake claim to form govt: BJP's Biren Singh
"We will take time to stake a claim to form a government, let the results be out. Our national leaders will decide on Chief Minister face, we will focus on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra of inclusive development," says Manipur CM on assembly elections results.
'We will learn from this': Rahul Gandhi as Congress fails to gain ground in all five states
BJP bags 11; Congress, NPP at 2 each
BJP gains 11 seats in Manipur. Congress and National People's Party (NPP) win two seats each. An Independent candidate has also secured victory.
Celebrations commence at CM N Biren Singh's residence in Imphal
Congress legislature party leader Okram Ibobi Singh retains Thoubal
Former chief minister and Congress legislature party leader Okram Ibobi Singh retains his coveted Thoubal seat. He beat his nearest rival BJP candidate L Basanta by a margin of more than 2000 votes. In 2017 polls Ibobi won the seat by a margin of more than 10,000 votes
Don't think NPP to part of BJP govt; Naga Peoples' Front to continue: CM Biren Singh
"I don't think National Peoples' will be with us (be part of the next government). Naga Peoples' Front will continue to be part of the coalition government," says Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh says after his win.
BJP’s show of strength in Manipur testimony of people’s faith in governance: State party chief
The BJP’s impressive show in the Manipur assembly elections is a reflection of people's acceptance of the party and its governance, state unit president A Sharda Devi said as the party is set for a clean sweep.
Mary Kom's husband Karong Onkholer trails in Saikot
Karong Onkholer, huband of boxer Mary Kom, trails in Saikot constituency. BJP's Paolienlal Haokip is leading there.
Onkholer was contesting as an independent.
Janata Dal (United) records first win in Manipur after 22 years
After a gap of 22 years, Janata Dal (United) managed to record a win in Manipur on Thursday with its candidate from Tipaimukh seat pipping others to the post.
Counting in 19 seats will take place late as many ROs are in-charge of more than one seat
Counting of votes in the Manipur assembly polls could get delayed by a few hours on Thursday as several returning officers are responsible for more than one constituency. "We have a total of 41 counting halls where counting of votes for 41 seats are taking place at present. Once counting process is over for these seats, counting for the remaining 19 seats will start," chief electoral officer Rajesh Agarwal said.
BJP's Thokchom Satyabrata Singh retains Yaiskul Constituency
BJP's Thokchom Satyabrata Singh has retained Yaiskul Constituency. He defeated NPP's Huidrom Vikramjit Singh.
Congress Okram Ibobi Singh leading over BJP rival by 1,606 votes
Former chief minister and senior Congress Okram Ibobi Singh takes lead in Thoubal constituency. BJP's Leitanthem Basanta Singh trailing by 1,606 votes.
Congress down to three
After leading on 22 seats till 12pm, the BJP has come down to 21. Congres is at three. National People's Party (NPP) is at 7.
Chief minister N Biren Singh BJP bags Heingang seat
Chief minister N Biren Singh of BJP wins from Heingang seat. Defeats Congress rival P Sharatchandra by nearly 18,000 votes.
BJP likely to bag Manipur with clean sweep
Heading for a clean sweep, the BJP has extended their lead to 18. According to the updated EC data, Congress is down to four seats now; JD(U) is leading on 4; Kuki People’s Alliance is leading on 1; National People's Party (NPP) is leading on 8. While the Naga Peoples Front is ahead on 4.
BJP marches ahead with lead on 15 seats
The BJP marched ahead as it secures lead on 15 seats now, the update data on the Election Commission's site show. Congress is at five.
Okram Ibobi Singh, former Manipur CM, leads in Thoubal
Former chief minister and Congress legislature party leader Okram Ibobi Singh leading in Thoubal seat.
