Main fear is that framework may affect state’s administration: Joykishan

IMPHAL | Dec 7 : MLA, Kh. Joykishan said that the main fear of the people of the state is that the framework agreement may bring two administrations in the state which will break the relationship between the people of hills and valley. He was addressing protesters today during a sit-in protest organised by Thangmeiband […]

IMPHAL | Dec 7 : MLA, Kh. Joykishan said that the main fear of the people of the state is that the framework agreement may bring two administrations in the state which will break the relationship between the people of hills and valley. He was addressing protesters today during a sit-in protest organised by Thangmeiband […]

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IMC fund misuse to be probed: Th Shyamkumar

Imphal, August 06 2017: Thounaojam Shyamkumar, MAHUD Minister today said that a three-member committee headed by Special Secretary (MAHUD) is constituted to investigate the alleged misuse of funds in works taken up in all the wards of the Imphal Municipal Corporation (IMC). He was addressing media persons at his office chamber at his official quarters […]

Imphal, August 06 2017: Thounaojam Shyamkumar, MAHUD Minister today said that a three-member committee headed by Special Secretary (MAHUD) is constituted to investigate the alleged misuse of funds in works taken up in all the wards of the Imphal Municipal Corporation (IMC). He was addressing media persons at his office chamber at his official quarters […]

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‘Centre has picked IRB for highway protection’

Imphal, July 24 2017: In response to the State Government’s proposal to set up a highway protection force to check unlawful activities along National Highways passing through Manipur, the Government of India has asked the State Government to deploy IRB along the National Highways . This was conveyed by Chief Minister N Biren during question […]

Imphal, July 24 2017: In response to the State Government’s proposal to set up a highway protection force to check unlawful activities along National Highways passing through Manipur, the Government of India has asked the State Government to deploy IRB along the National Highways . This was conveyed by Chief Minister N Biren during question […]

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Recent flood claimed 19 lives: Biren informs Assembly

Imphal, July 20 2017: Cyclone Mora and the subsequent flood in the State claimed 19 lives in addition to ravaging around 20,000 houses of 268 villages, Chief Minister N Biren stated today in the Manipur Legislative Assembly . As the budget session of the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly was opened today, Speaker Y Khemchand directed […]

Imphal, July 20 2017: Cyclone Mora and the subsequent flood in the State claimed 19 lives in addition to ravaging around 20,000 houses of 268 villages, Chief Minister N Biren stated today in the Manipur Legislative Assembly . As the budget session of the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly was opened today, Speaker Y Khemchand directed […]

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Congress for declaring United Naga Council unlawful

The state Congress is all prepared to urge the central government to declare the United Naga Council as an unlawful organisation. There is enough evidence against the UNC that it is hand in glove with NSCN(IM). This was stated by Kh Joykishan, spokesperson of the Congress party while addressing the media today at Congress Bhavan, […]

The state Congress is all prepared to urge the central government to declare the United Naga Council as an unlawful organisation. There is enough evidence against the UNC that it is hand in glove with NSCN(IM). This was stated by Kh Joykishan, spokesperson of the Congress party while addressing the media today at Congress Bhavan, […]

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BJP wins Thongju and Thangmeiband seats handing Congress a resounding defeat

IMPHAL, November 24: In an impressive feat, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Manipur today won the bye-poll in the two constituencies of Thangmeiband and Thongju, handing over a resounding defeat

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Successful candidates of the BJP Thongam Bishwajit (left) and Kh Joykishan recieving the election winning certificates from their respective EROs after the bye-election results were declared. IFP Photo

IMPHAL, November 24: In an impressive feat, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Manipur today won the bye-poll in the two constituencies of Thangmeiband and Thongju, handing over a resounding defeat for the ruling party in both Assembly constituencies.

In Thangmeiband Constituency, BJP’s Khumukcham Joykishan emerged the winner with a total vote count of 12,104 while his nearest rival Jyotin Waikhom of the Congress secured 10,197. The only other candidate Dr G Tonsana of the Manipur Democratic People’s Front received only 55 votes, while 72 persons pressed the None of the Above (NOTA) button.

In Thongju Constituency, BJP’s Thongam Bishwajit defeated his nearest rival by a margin of nearly 3000 votes which is far worse than the last election when Bishwajit had contested on a Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress ticket in 2012.

According to the election results, Bishwajit secured 14605 votes while his rival candidate Bijoy Koijam of the Congress secured 11393.

Dr Tonsana of the MDPF secured only 54 votes, while, 78 voters opted for NOTA.

There were no reject votes in both the assembly constituencies.

Many perceive the development to be a game changer to the almost 15 years of Congress rule in the State.

It may be mentioned that the Thongju and Thangmeiband Assembly seats were left vacant after the State Assembly Speaker disqualified the MLAs Th Bishwajit Singh and Kh Joykishan on May 27 under the anti-defection law following a petition moved by Andro MLA Thounaojam Shyamkumar.

Along with the two MLAs, Wangoi MLA O Lukhoi was also disqualified however, following an appeal before the High Court, the court had ruled in favour of the Wangoi MLA.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/11/bjp-wins-thongju-and-thangmeiband-seats-handing-congress-a-resounding-defeat/