Congress Races Ahead, Secures 28 Seats to BJP’s 21 in Manipur
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Congress, BJP Claim Victory in Manipur
The results of the Manipur assembly elections came out on Saturday. Out of the 60 assembly seats in Manipur, the Congress emerged as the leading political party with 28 seats while the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) had secured 21 seats.
The ruling Congress and the BJP are both claiming victory in the state after the two failed to notch up a majority number in the polls.
The National People's Party and the Naga People's Front- both won on 4 seats each while Lok Janshakti Party won on one seat. One seat each was won by an Independent and an All India Trinamool Congress candidate.
CM Ibobi Okram Hails Congress' Win
Won't Contest Elections Ever Again: Irom Sharmila
After a dismal performance in Thoubal, an emotional PRJA leader Irom Sharmila has vowed “never to contest elections again”.
BJP Wins in Irom Sharmila's Hometown
BJP’s L Susindro Meitei wins from Khurai constituency, which is the hometown of PRJA leader Irom Sharmila.
BJP with 21 Seats Trails Congress in Manipur
BJP has won 20 seats so far, but trails the Congress which has bagged 24 seats in the state.
Counting Yet to Begin in 18 Constituencies
The counting for 18 constituencies in Manipur hasn’t begun, sources told The Quint.
Mandate is Against Congress, Says Ram Madhav
Congress Wins 8 Seats
Congress wins 8 seats in Manipur and is currently in the lead. BJP wins 3 and NPF wins 2 seats.
Congress Secures Key Seat in Bishnupur
Konthoujam Govindas of Indian National Congress has won in Bishnupur by 5278 seats.
CM's Supporters Celebrate
Supporters of CM Okram Ibobi Singh, who has won from Thoubal seat, celebrate his victory.
Tight Race Between Congress and BJP
Congress and BJP are in a tight race with both parties leading in 17 seats each.
Irom Gets Only 90 Votes
Congress Wins 8 Constituencies
INC wins in Bishnupur, Keishamthong, Khundrakpam, Konthoujam, Lilong, Thangmeiband, Thoubal and Tipaimukh constituencies
Voting Trends
BJP, Congress Leading in 14 Each, Others in 10
BJP and Congress are in a cut throat race with both parties getting a lead in 14 constituencies each.
Irom Gets Only 90 Votes
In a huge blow to activist-turned-politician, Irom Sharmila garnered only 90 votes and lost to CM Ibobi Singh by a huge margin in Thoubal.
BJP Wins in Konthoujam, Cong Leading in 14 Seats
Sapam Ranjan Singh of BJP wins from Konthoujam seat over his Congress rival Konthoujam Sharat Singh by a margin of 2,772 votes.
The Congress is leading in 14 seats currently and BJP is leading in 13.
Ex-DGP Yumnam Joykumar Leading in Uripok
The former DGP of Manipur and member of National People’s Party candidate Yumnam Joykumar Singh is leading with 5787 votes in Uripok.
Close Competition Between BJP and Congress
BJP is currently leading in 14 seats in Manipur, while Congress is leading in 12 seats.
CM Ibobi Singh Wins From Thoubal Constituency
Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh wins from Thoubal with 15,804 votes.
Cong Leads in 12 Seats, BJP Leads in 11
Congress is now ahead of BJP with a lead in 12 seats, while the BJP is leading in 11 seats.
Irom Sharmila Loses to Ibobi Singh by a Large Margin
BJP Leading in 11 Seats, Cong Leading in 10
Congress has picked up pace and is back in the race with a lead in 10 seats. BJP is currently leading in 11 seats.
CM Ibobi Singh Leads With 4698 Votes in Thoubal
Congress Takes a Lead
Congress is leading in five seats in Manipur, with BJP leading in three seats.
- Counting of votes begins at 8 am
- 86% and 84% turnout were recorded during the two phases of polls in Manipur
- Trends for winners and losers expected to be clear around 11 am
- Election Commission to count votes at 11 centres across Manipur
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Congress and BJP Neck-and-Neck
Congress is leading in three seats, while BJP is leading in two seats in Manipur.
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Early Trends: Congress Leading in Two Seat
Chief Minister Ibobi Singh is leading in the Thoubal constituency.
Counting Begins
Counting of votes in the 5 states-Manipur, Punjab, UP, Uttarakhand and Goa begins.
The entire state has been put under tight security. Section 144 CrPC has been imposed near all counting halls, officials told PTI.
Congress Performed a Yajna Outside its Delhi Headquarters Ahead of Counting
I Want to Contest in the 2019 General Election: Irom
The ‘Iron Lady’ of Manipur and PRJA (Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance) chief, Irom Chanu Sharmila on Saturday said she is undeterred by the exit poll results.
Quoting Irom, ANI reported:
On Friday, CM Ibobi Singh had said that he is confident of a win.
Thoubal Constituency Gets Ready for Counting Day
Chief Minister and member of Congress Ibobi Singh and activist turned politician Irom Sharmila of PRJA are contesting from Thoubal.
Counting to Begin at 8 am
Counting of votes in the Manipur Assembly election will be taken up at 8 am on Saturday, for which 11 counting centres have been set up.
Chief Electoral Officer VK Dewangan told reporters that results of Chandel, Jiribam, Senapati and Kangpokpi would take "minimal time".
He said that the result in the Thoubal constituency, where rights activist Irom Sharmila is pitted against Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, is likely to take more time.
He said that despite logistical difficulties due to the ongoing economic blockade and prevailing law and order situation, elections have been completed smoothly.
Exit Polls Confused Over Winner in Manipur
Before the polls, the Ministry of Home Affairs had made desperate attempts to postpone elections in trouble-torn Manipur, but after the Election Commission decided to go ahead with the elections on time, the Congress party in Manipur looked like it regained lost ground against the BJP, which had fast been gaining popularity until the crisis.
However, if exit polls are to be believed, the state is heading towards a hung Assembly, as neither the BJP nor the Congress was able to win over the voter.
How Manipur Voted in 2012 Assembly and 2014 Lok Sabha Elections
The 2017 assembly polls in Manipur were conducted under the shadow of the continuing economic blockade and the resultant violence in the North-Eastern state.
The BJP will look to move on from its dismal showing in the state where it failed to open its account in the 60-seat state assembly. It will be interesting to see if the BJP, using the blueprint from Assam, can finally make headway into a state, which has been ruled by the Congress for 15 years.
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