Congress appeared to be retaining power in Manipur with the party leading in 17 seats and winning in one seat in the 60-member Assembly. The Congress candidate in Tipaimukh constituency Dr Chaltonlien Amo won defeating TMC's Lalumkhum Fimate.
As per trends available, the Manipur Peoples Party-led alliance was ahead in three seats while Trinamool Congress was leading in one seat while others were ahead in four seats. Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh and Works Minister K Ranjit of Congress were leading from Thoubal and Sugnu seats respectively in Thoubal district. Ibobi Singh was leading against his rival O Indira of BJP by 120 votes while Ranjit Singh was leading by 35 votes against his rival M Binod of Manipur People's Party. In Sekmai assembly constituency, Congress candidate K H Debendra is leading against his rival CPI candidate A Oken Singh. Counting of vote began at 8 AM amidst tight security. The results are expected by the afternoon.Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
