Manipur Election Results 2022: BJP Garners 32 Seats, Wins the State Polls
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Manipur Election Counting Result Live
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Manipur Assembly elections, securing 32 seats. The National People's Party finished second with victory in seven seats.
BJP candidate and Chief Minister Biren Singh won his seat of Heingang in Imphal East. Meanwhile, Congress leader and former CM Okram Ibobi Singh won from Thoubal constituency.
BJP candidate Thokchom Satyabrata Singh won the Yaiskul constituency.
Manipur has 60 Assembly seats, of which 31 need to be won by a party or alliance to form a majority
In 2017, while the Congress had won 28 seats out of the total 60 seats and became the single largest party, it did not reach the magic number of 31
Meanwhile, the BJP, despite winning only 21 seats, had formed the government last time with the backing of four National People’s Party (NPP) MLAs, four Naga People’s Front (NPF) MLAs, one MLA each from Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), and an Independent
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Key Candidates and Constituencies
Here are some of the key candidates and constituencies to watch out for on Thursday:
N Biren Singh (BJP) – Heingang
Okram Ibobi Singh (Congress) – Thoubal
Y Joykumar Singh (NPP) – Uripok
Thongam Biswajit Singh (BJP) – Thongju
Gaikhangam Gangmei (Congress) – Nungba
Counting To Begin at 8 am
The counting of votes for the 2022 Manipur Assembly elections, in which 60 constituencies had gone to polls in two phases, is slated to commence at 8 am on Thursday, 10 March.
CM N Biren Singh Confident of BJP Win With Clear Majority
Speaking to NDTV, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said, "We will definitely form a government with two-third majority."
No Leads in Yet
With counting having started at 8 am, no leads in yet.
BJP Takes Lead After Initial Trends
Leads at 8:42 am:
Congress: 0
BJP: 1
Other: 0
BJP, Congress Lead in 1 Seat Each
BJP Leads in 3 Seats
Leads at 9:30 am:
BJP: 3
Congress: 1
Other: 0
BJP Leads in 7 Seats, Congress Trails
Leads at 9:46 am:
BJP: 7
Congress: 4
Other: 6
BJP Leads in 10 Seats
BJP Leading in 14 Seats, Cong with 6
Leads at 9:46 am:
BJP: 14
Congress: 06
Other: 11
BJP Leading in 14 Seats, Independent Candidates Close Behind
Leads at 10:13 am:
BJP: 14
Congress: 06
Other: 13
BJP Leading in 17 Seats, Independents Trailing
Leads at 10:26 am:
BJP: 17
Congress: 06
Other: 12
BJP Leading in 17 Seats
Leads as of 10:42 am
BJP: 16
Congress: 06
Other: 16
Leads as of 10:47 am
BJP: 18
Congress: 07
Other: 16
BJP Leading in 18 Seats, Independents Close Behind
Leads as of 10:56 am
BJP: 20
Congress: 07
Other: 16
BJP Candidate and CM Biren Singh Leading from Heingang
Leads at 11:25 am: 44/60
BJP- 21
NPP- 7
INC+- 5
NPF- 4
OTH- 7
Leads as at 11:33 am: 44/60
BJP- 21
NPP- 8
INC+- 6
NPF- 3
OTH- 6
Congress Trailing in Ukhrul
The Naga People's Front (NPF) has overtaken Congress to lead in Ukrul constituency. The NPF is leading in 4 seats as of 11:51 am.
Leads as at 11:57 am
BJP- 23
NPP- 6
INC+- 5
NPF- 4
OTH- 6
CM Biren Singh Wins Heingang Seat With a Huge Margin
BJP Candidate and Chief Minister Biren Singh won the Heingang constituency with a massive 24,268 votes, as per data by the Election Commission of India. Meanwhile, Congress' Pangeijam Saratchandra Singh won 6,486 votes. 'NOTA' received 239 votes.
BJP Leading in 23 Seats as of 12:14 pm
BJP's K Onkholer Trails in Saikot
Ace boxer Mary Kom's husband, K Onkholer, is trailing in Saikot constituency. He is contesting the polls through a BJP ticket.
JD (U) Leading in 3 Seats
Janata Dal (United) is leading in three seats- Bishnupur, Thangmeiband, and Tipaimukh.
Leads as at 12:47 pm: 44/60
BJP- 24
NPP- 6
INC+- 4
NPF- 5
OTH- 5
NPP Leading in Six Constituencies
The National People's Party (NPP) is following behind BJP with leads in six constituencies- Kshetrigao, Moirang, Tadubi, Tamenglong, Uripok, Yaiskul.
BJP wins Yaiskul Seat
BJP candidate Thokchom Satyabrata Singh has won the Yaiskul constituency. Congress had fielded its candidate Ningombam Helendro Singh for this seat.
Leads as at 1:29 pm: 44/60
BJP- 25
NPP- 4
INC+- 4
NPF- 5
OTH- 6
BJP Leading in 25 Seats
Inching closer to a majority, BJP is now leading in 25 constituencies with National People's Party (NPP) and Congress are following behind with leads in six seats each.
'We Will Reach Magic Numbers': State BJP President
“We are very happy we will reach magic numbers, we have defeated Congress President Loken Singh, we have defeated NPP Deputy CM Joykumar, we are very happy,” Manipur BJP president Sarda Devi was quoted as saying by News18.
BJP will create Rs 100-crore Manipur Start-up Fund: Modi
Addressing a virtual poll rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that in the days to come, the BJP government will create a Rs 100-crore Manipur Start-up Fund as well as two special economic zones, reported News18.
He said, "Today, Manipur’s identity is being known through skills, start-ups and sports. The state, once known for bandhs and blockades, is now becoming a gateway for international trade and export, the prime minister said."
Leads as at 2:31 pm: 46/60
BJP- 24
NPP- 6
INC+- 5
NPF- 4
OTH- 7
Leads as at 2:46 pm: 47/60
BJP- 26
NPP- 6
INC+- 4
NPF- 4
OTH- 7
BJP 'National Leaders Will Decide CM Face': CM Biren
Manipur CM N Biren Singh said, "We'll take time to stake a claim to form government, let the results be out. Our national leaders will decide on CM face, we'll focus on PM Modi's mantra of inclusive development," reported ANI.
Celebrations are ongoing at the CM's residence in Imphal as BJP leads with over 25 seats in latest trends.
Leads at 3:29 pm: 49/60
BJP- 25
NPP- 7
INC- 5
NPF- 4
OTH- 8
Leads at 4:15 pm: 53/60
BJP- 25
NPP- 7
INC- 4
NPF- 5
OTH- 8
Leads at 4:35 pm: 54/60
BJP- 26
NPP- 7
INC- 4
NPF- 5
OTH- 8
Manipur CM N Biren Singh Wins From Heingang
Incumbent CM N Biren Singh wins from Heingang.
Former Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh Wins Thoubal
Congress leader and former Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh defeats nearest BJP rival L Basanta Singh by 2,543 votes in Thoubal seat.
Amit Shah Thanks the Public in Manipur After BJP Win
"Thank you, Manipur. PM Modi Ji’s resolve for a prosperous North-East has earned him a special place in the hearts of the people of our NE region, this victory is a testament to the same. Congratulations to CM Biren Singh Ji, Sharda Devi Ji and our karyakartas," he tweets.
'Thank the People of Manipur': N Biren Singh
"I thank the people of Manipur. I thank our national leaders PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda for guiding us, and due to that, we've won in Manipur. Victory in Goa, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh shows PM Modi's mantra of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas'," says Manipur CM N Biren Singh.
"Thank you, Manipur! The historic victory that we have achieved today is a testament of the people's faith in the dynamic leadership of PM Narendra Modi and citizen centric governance. My heartiest congratulations to all the Karyakartas of BJP."
BJP Wins 32 Seats
BJP wins 32 seats, securing a win in the Manipur Assembly elections. The National People's Party finishes second with victory in seven seats.