Manipur polls: Intense BJP vs Congress battle, Can Ibobi ‘magic’ help Cong?

Published on Mar 04, 2022 08:10 pm IST

Manipur is bracing to vote in the last phase of assembly elections on Saturday. The BJP that formed the government in 2017 with its allies National People's Party and Naga People's Front, will be contesting alone in this election. The Congress on the other hand, will be contesting as part of a 6 party alliance named Manipur Progressive Secular Alliance that includes CPI, Forward Bloc. As the battle for Manipur heats up, Hindustan Times brings you 5 key fights that will also prove to be a litmus test for former Chief Minister Ibobi Singh, and 3 incumbent ministers. Watch this video for more details.

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