Manipur Elections

The decision follows a directive from the Election Commission to declare the polls held at these stations on April 19 as null and void and schedule fresh polling.

Assembly Elections | BJP hopes to retain Manipur, Congress pushes to regain it

Politics in Manipur revolves around the valley and the hills. Of the 60 assembly seats, 40 are in the central Imphal area and rest in the hills, with the latter having a sizeable Naga presence 

'Elections are crucial but food is essential': Kiran Rijiju digs into 19-course Manipuri thali

The nearly 19-course meal served to Union Minister Kiran Rijiju comprised vegetable, fish and chicken dishes with desserts made from black Manipuri rice (chakhao) and cooked pineapple.

Assembly Elections 2022| EVMs or Raj Bhavans: Who picks the governments in smaller states?

Governors can, and have, played a crucial role in making this decision; it’s a job ridden with controversies.

Manipur Elections | Smaller parties could emerge as kingmakers again

The events after the 2017 elections in Manipur, when the governor did not invite the Congress, which was then the single-largest party to form the government, and instead invited the BJP, enhanced the importance of smaller parties 

Full text: Jaitley says Goa controversy is case of Cong complaining too much

In a post on Facebook, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley explained why the Goa Governor was right to invite the BJP to form the government despite it not being the single largest party.

Battle of the states: How the electoral tussle is unfolding

A look at how the high-stakes battle has shaped up so far with Assembly election results for five states set to be announced on March 11.