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AR assists in de-induction of EVM’s and polling officials

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 30: The 10th Assembly election finally culminated with the electorates exercising their franchise right on 28 Jan 12 and fate of the candidate contending the election was sealed in the EVMs. Assam Rifles assisted the de-induction of the EVMs and polling officials and facilitated their move from far flung places […]

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Imphal, Jan 30: The 10th Assembly election finally culminated with the electorates exercising their franchise right on 28 Jan 12 and fate of the candidate contending the election was sealed in the EVMs. Assam Rifles assisted the de-induction of the EVMs and polling officials and facilitated their move from far flung places in the State to the district headquarters by utilizing its resources. Evacuation of the EVMs was carried out both by air and road while Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personals were provided assistance by provision of safe corridors, security and guidance on their move back. Helipads in Ukhrul district were activated by Assam Rifles for MI-17 helicopters for air lift of 21 EVMs which were then de-inducted alongwith polling officials to district headquarters. The polling officials alongwith EVMs were escorted safely from various polling booths in the state to the respective district headquarters. In one of the incident, troops of 24 Assam rifles while de-inducting polling officials from Polling Booth No.42/11 to Chandel district headquarters sustained injuries when they cleared the rout mined with an IED with the aim of targeting polling officials near New Narong between Sita and Sairam.

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NIT for school children

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 30: A National Integration Tour (NIT) consisting of 30 Students from different villages of Senapati District from class VIII to class X alongwith Two Teachers and a conducting team lead by Maj A Karjagi was Flagged off by GOC 57 Mountain Division Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM from Maram on […]

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Imphal, Jan 30: A National Integration Tour (NIT) consisting of 30 Students from different villages of Senapati District from class VIII to class X alongwith Two Teachers and a conducting team lead by Maj A Karjagi was Flagged off by GOC 57 Mountain Division Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM from Maram on 30 Jan 2012.
The National Integration Tour has been organized by 5 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Senapati Brigade of the Red Shield Division. The NIT team shall be visiting various locations at Dimapur, Siliguri and Kolkatta and shall also get an opportunity to meet and interact with Army Commander Eastern Command and GOC 3 Corps during their visit in addition to various locations of Educational importance and Tourist interest.
Speaking at the Flag Off ceremony the GOC reiterated the need for broadening the horizon for the young students who are the future of the country and encouraged them to utilize this opportunity to learn about the opportunities that are available outside and to also imbibe the values of people from different State’s of India which shall assist them in becoming better human beings and actively contribute towards the development of the society.

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Repoll demanded

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 30: Various political parties including president of TMC, Kim Gangte pressurized to repoll in some polling stations. The president while meeting the press at Manipur Press club said, she submitted representation to Ripoll in five hill districts of Manipur to ECI and CEO. The election was affected as those UGs […]

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Imphal, Jan 30: Various political parties including president of TMC, Kim Gangte pressurized to repoll in some polling stations.
The president while meeting the press at Manipur Press club said, she submitted representation to Ripoll in five hill districts of Manipur to ECI and CEO.
The election was affected as those UGs who signed Soo with govt. also involved in the election.
Poll of 99.1 % was reported from PS 49/29,30,31,32 under Maram. This is not satisfactory. At 42 PS, Tengnoupal, 24 PS- Saikot KNA and other UGs captured booth and Poll P.C at Saikul area was 90. No observers of hills did not come to PS.
Two workers TMC, Ngangdonglian and Doungel were kidnapped by armed persons in the morning of January 28 and did not release till today. They were kidnapped while travelling in a Bolero Car.
Security were withdrawn from non-Congress Candidates in hill district from after noon of January 28.
The North East in-Charge Tarpa Gao of BVP while meeting the media at BJP office this afternoon also demanded in eight PS of Thoubal viz, 31-6, 31-11, 31-18, 31-21. 31-24, 31-35, 31-36, 31-31 and also demanded to repoll in same PS under Saikot.

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Niki gets gold in Classical dance

Niki Namoijam of Keishamthong Top Leirak who took part in the Manipuri Classical solo dance in the 17th national youth festival 2012 held at Mangalore, Karnataka from January 12 to 16 bagged gold medal. She staged Krishna Natan. The award carries one merit certificate and Rs. 10 thousand in cash. The youths club, Keishamthong Top […]

Niki Namoijam of Keishamthong Top Leirak who took part in the Manipuri Classical solo dance in the 17th national youth festival 2012 held at Mangalore, Karnataka from January 12 to 16 bagged gold medal.
She staged Krishna Natan. The award carries one merit certificate and Rs. 10 thousand in cash.
The youths club, Keishamthong Top Leirak lauded her as she bagged the prestigious award.
Niki Namoijam who is a student of Class XI of Ibotonsana Girls Higher Secondary School is at present studying in diploma first year in JN Dance Akademi, Imphal.

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NSCN forces people to vote for NPF

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 29: The worker of an independent candidate of Chandel A/C Shri Bungson said, NSCN (I/M) forcibly asked the voters to cast vote for NPF candidate Nunglung Victor in the election of state assembly election held yesterday. While meeting the press, the worker of independent candidate SS Olish said, Some persons […]

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Imphal, Jan 29: The worker of an independent candidate of Chandel A/C Shri Bungson said, NSCN (I/M) forcibly asked the voters to cast vote for NPF candidate Nunglung Victor in the election of state assembly election held yesterday.
While meeting the press, the worker of independent candidate SS Olish said, Some persons including three women were proceeding towards Chakpikarong from Chandel in a Bolero on January 27 however they were stopped by NSCN (I/M) cadres on the way and brought to Khunchung AC ballation where they were tortured however the workers escaped from there this early morning around two a.m. The voters cast their vote for NPF candidate at PS number 23. The another independent candidate of the A/C WM Karan was also withdrawn by NSCN. As the worker of Olish felt apprehension, they were shifted to the houses of relatives in Imphal.
Applications for re-poll at the said PS were submitted to ECI and RO, he further told the media.

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Woman killed in poll violence, bandh called

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 29: In a poll related violence, one woman was killed while two others received injuries when police fired at a crowd assembled in front of the house of Moirangthem Subon of Tentha Khunou Bazar last night around nine p.m. M. Subon is the brother in law of MSCP candidate, Paonam […]

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Imphal, Jan 29: In a poll related violence, one woman was killed while two others received injuries when police fired at a crowd assembled in front of the house of Moirangthem Subon of Tentha Khunou Bazar last night around nine p.m.
M. Subon is the brother in law of MSCP candidate, Paonam Brojen of Wangjing Tentha Assembly constituency.
The deceased woman was identified as Moirangthem Ragini (48) of Tentha Khongban. Those injured were identified as Naorem
Sorodhoni, Tentha Khongban, Moirangthem Medhapati, Tentha Heibung. They were rushed to Thoubal district hospital. The tense followed after workers of P. Brojen damaged and burnt dawn some houses of CPI Candidate M. Nara.The CPI workers later burnt dawn the house of M. Subon who is the brother in law of P. Brojen.
In connection with the killing of woman and injuring others a JAC has been formed after a meeting was held at Tentha Khongban today.
The meeting decided to extend a financial assistance of Rs. Five lakhs to the victim’s family, to provide a govt. job and Rs. One lakh each to those injured.
A representative of JAC said blamed the police who reached there after the burning dawn of the house of Subol.
Moirangthem Subon also said he did not involve in the election. About three thousand people came there, damaged and burnt his house.
They also carried Rs. Five lakhs and gold ornaments from his house. To protest the killing a bandh has been called tomorrow from 5 am to 5 pm.

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ZUF not involved

Imphal, Jan 28 NNN : The militant outfit Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) Saturday strongly condemned the allegation made by Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam against the outfit for committing poll violence and killing people in hill areas of Manipur. ZUF general secretary A. Remroi, said it was a false allegation against the outfit […]

Imphal, Jan 28 NNN : The militant outfit Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) Saturday strongly condemned the allegation made by Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam against the outfit for committing poll violence and killing people in hill areas of Manipur.
ZUF general secretary A. Remroi, said it was a false allegation against the outfit for its involvement in the killing of one Makuchung Panmei, 60 w/o late Namshipou and injuring of an Indian National Congress (INC) worker, Gangpuhai Kabui D/O Gaidanchu of Khoupum village Khunou.
Reiterating that the young people of Zeliangrong, Inpui, Chiru and other kin tribes are struggling for solidarity and stability among the different communities to bring peace, human rights and dignity, the ZUF said, “We are deeply concerned of our rights, land and resources from being exploited by other communities.” Remroi also warned that it would not tolerate any kind of disturbances and further violence in the future, saying that the outfit condemns
the trails of violent acts in the run up to the 10th Manipur Assembly elections. “ZUF is not involved in such poll related violence
because it obliges its official decision to step back from committing violence in any way during the poll process.”
He added, ZUF will not spare those militants involved in poll violence and also appealed to all for a peaceful conduct of electoral process in a democratic manner.
Meanwhile, in another release, the ZUF has on Saturday deeply condoled the sad demise of one of its sergeant majors, Gongsinlung Kamson, 27 s/o Alim Kamei of Mhainamchi village in Zalukei of Nagaland.
It said the sergeant major passed away on January 24 at Khoupum Guitang village in Tamenglong district of Manipur and added that the militant outfit has lost one of its valiant soldiers, saying it shares the grief of the bereaved family.
ZUF also strongly condemned the dastardly act of NSCN-IM cadres for injuries inflicted on three unarmed civilians at Longmai (Noney) on January 23 by interfering in the Manipur general elections. It said its army wing, the Zeliangrong Tiger Force will not spare those assailants and that action will be followed up against them.

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Fates of 279 candidates sealed in EVMs Seven killed at Chandell, 81 percent poll percentage recorded

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 28: Seven persons, including a woman were killed in a shoot out inside a small polling booth that ensued between poll security personnel and suspected militants at Chakpikarong in Chandel district of Manipur which went to poll today. The victims are identified as Kh. Ibotombi, Returning Officer of 41/40 Chakpikarong […]

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Imphal, Jan 28: Seven persons, including a woman were killed in a shoot out inside a small polling booth that ensued between poll security personnel and suspected militants at Chakpikarong in Chandel district of Manipur which went to poll today.
The victims are identified as Kh. Ibotombi, Returning Officer of 41/40 Chakpikarong Constituency, a Secton Officer (SO) of PWD Chandel, hailing from Kakching Khunou in Thoubal district, Rakesh Ukundung Anal, Kshetrimayum Premjit of Kakching Turel Wangma, Behenson of Chakpikarong, U. Tripathi, personnel of 155th battalion of CRPF F-Coy, hailing from Uttar Pradesh , Adum Rongmei and Khihmanlue Rongmei.
One .20 pistol was recovered from the slain assailant, police said.
The incident happened at around 12 30 pm Saturday at a polling booth of 41/40 Chakpikarong in Chandel assembly constituency when three suspected militants suddenly appeared and tried to force themselves inside the booth but the CRPF personnel manning trhe booth prevented them. The police said, in no time the gunmen opened fire at the poll booth killing six persons and injured three of them. One succumbed while he was being shifted to Imphal, according to the police source. The source said a CRPF retaliated with several rounds of fire from his AK-47 assault rifle. Eye witnesses said the other security personnel manning outside the polling booth also resorted to fire at the assailants through windows. In the incident three polling personnel including one Returning Officer, one CRPF jawan belonging to 155 battalion of F-Coy, one suspected militant and one woman voter. Another polling personnel was also wounded in the exchange of fire who later succumbed, making the toll to seven.
In some polling stations, voters were seen casting their votes till night. The poll percentage till four p.m. was 75%. In some polling stations, the voters could not cast their vote due to non functional of EVM.
The counting of votes which will decide the fate of the candidates will be started from March Six at their respective Ro’s office.
In a poll related violence six persons including a CRPF man were killed when some persons numbering about 20 fired at a polling station number 41-40 of Dampi Village under ChakpiKarong PS this afternoon around 12.45 p.m.
As the armed persons suspected to be NSCN (I/M) fired at the PS where the voters were in queue to cast their vote, the CRPF personnel of 175th battalion also retaliated the firing. The deceased CRPF man was identified as U. Tripati.
The other five victims included three polling personnel, a voter and a cadre of NSCN (I/M).One nine mm pistol having three rounds were seized from the cadre of NSCN (I/M).
In other poll related violence, some persons damaged electronic voting machine of polling stations 41/23 and 42/56. The EVM of 42/50 Netaji memorial School Moreh was damaged.
Some unknown captured the booth of polling number 45/54, Ringhui Tinggere, Chingai. The EVM of 45/19 PS tousem and 42/39 Tengnoupal were also broken. The unknown persons attempted to capture booth and damage EVM in various polling stations.
Tension also prevailed at Tadubi area as large number of voters tried to cast their vote simultaneously at PS 49/15, 49/16, Security personnel on duty fired as some persons tried to capture booth at PS no. 49/20 of Tadubi, Senapati district.The situation was brought under control.
The NSCN (I/M) cadres also damaged polling stations of Kongkhang, Laiching Meenou, Khunbi Khuou of Chandel district. In another incident NSCN (I/M) cadres kidnapped polling agents of PS 53/22 of Tamenglong.The total number of voters was 17,41,581 including 8,58,390 male voters . A total of 279 candidates including 15 women were in the fray. At Phungyar two women candidates were in the fray. Straight fight were witnessed at Kakching and Moirang.
This time the number of service voters is 8723 . Special arrangements were made to enable militants under suspension of operations (SOO) to vote in 16 designated camps hence polling were done in 2357 polling stations and 8 auxiliary polling stations in Churachandpur and Ukhrul district.
A total of 11,825 polling personnel were put in service while 19 general observers, nine police observers and 12 expenditure observers monitored the election process. A total of 2365 EVMS were used and EVMs were kept ready to be dispatched in case there is any case of machine failure.
Five helicopters were used for election purposes.
Of the total number of voters, Muslims comprise 8 per cent, Scheduled Tribes 36 per cent and Scheduled Caste less than one percent while the rest are Meitei.
The Congress party has projected 60 candidates, Trinamul 47, Manipur State Congress Party, 31, CPI 24, NCP 21, BJP 19, MPP 14, CPM 2 and Independents 60.
Chandel AC has the highest number of polling stations at 69 while Singjamei AC has the lowest number of polling stations at 23. With 52,128 voters, Mao AC has the highest number of electorate whereas Tipaimukh AC has the lowest number of voters at 17,487.

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AR assists in 10th Assembly elections

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 28: Assam Rifles provided assistance to the State Government in maintaining security during polling of 10th assembly election in Manipur. Besides providing environmental security the forces also assisted in induction of Security forces to far flung places in the state. During polling in one of the incident at Tampi in […]

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Imphal, Jan 28: Assam Rifles provided assistance to the State Government in maintaining security during polling of 10th assembly election in Manipur.
Besides providing environmental security the forces also assisted in induction of Security forces to far flung places in the state. During polling in one of the incident at Tampi in Chandel district an NSCN (IM) fired and killed four polling official and a CRPF jawan while injuring another civilian named R Anal Singh r/o Chandel Christian village . Assam Rifles mobilised its resources to evacuate the injured by helicopter to kangla for further evacuation to RIMS . The individual however could not survive the gun shot wound. In an another incident troops of 42 AR apprehended one NSCN(IM) man along with an OGW with 0ne 9mm pistol , four live rounds ,one hand grenade and one fired case. He was reportedly involved in firing at village chief in Kairang khullen on 27 Jan 12 . In yet another incident troops of 15 AR apprehended two KCP cadres from Top Chingtha along with one 9mm pistol, three live rounds, who were reportedly in location to disrupt polling.

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Red shield division nabs four

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 28: Troops of 6/8 Gorkha Rifles of Loktak Brigade under the aegis of Red Shield Division apprehended two over ground workers of KCP (MC) from Bishnupur District on 27 Jan 12. Individuals revealed their identities as Kuma Kohan of Khurai Ahonggei Leirak, District Imphal East and Mrs Khonthujam Geeta Devi […]

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Imphal, Jan 28: Troops of 6/8 Gorkha Rifles of Loktak Brigade under the aegis of Red Shield Division apprehended two over ground workers of KCP (MC) from Bishnupur District on 27 Jan 12. Individuals revealed their identities as Kuma Kohan of Khurai Ahonggei Leirak, District Imphal East and Mrs Khonthujam Geeta Devi wife of Mr Kh Hoocha Singh (37) resident of Khurai Ahonggei Lierak, District Imphal East. They were involved in extortion related activities on behalf of banned militant outfit. Individuals were handed over to Bishnupur Police Station. In an another operation troops of 39 Assam Rifles also apprehended two over ground workers of KYKL involved in intimidating voters of Sinjol area. They were identified as Sanghal Haulianmang, S/o Late Nenjzapun, r/o Bungmol and Khuptong Doukhum, s/o Nengzian, r/o New Lamka.

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Poll eve Bomb attacks

An old woman was killed and a 13 year old girl received injuries when some persons fired about 30 rounds at Congress Office at Namthanglong Part one under Nungba A/C last night around 7.30 p.m. The deceased was identified as Makuchwaliu Pamei (80) and the injured was identified as Gaipurei Dangmei of Khoupum Village Khunou. […]

An old woman was killed and a 13 year old girl received injuries when some persons fired about 30 rounds at Congress Office at Namthanglong Part one under Nungba A/C last night around 7.30 p.m.
The deceased was identified as Makuchwaliu Pamei (80) and the injured was identified as Gaipurei Dangmei of Khoupum Village Khunou.
In an ambush by unknown armed persons one havildar and one rifleman of 175th battalion, CRPF were killed at Kamjong Kongkang, Phungyar A/C yesterday.
A youth was killed by a team of commando near Mega School, Yaralpat this morning around 7.55 a.m. One bomb, one nine mm Pistol were seized from the possession of the victim.
A youth received injuries in a powerful bomb blast at the toilet of Dr. Y. Bilasini of Thangmeiband Hijam Leikai this morning around 11 a.m. The injured was identified as Shijagurumayum Momocha (32) Bamon Leikai Aribam Leirak.
He was fitting the bomb when the blast took place. The injured was rushed to RIMS Hospital in a critical situation.
In another incident, six women received injuries when some persons blasted a bomb at the office of Meira Paibi of Waheng Khuman
Mayai Leikai under Nambol PS last night around 10 p.m. Theses injured were identified as Ngangom Leirikmacha (50), Ngangom Ibecha (38), Yanglem Tharongoubi (60), Kshetrimayum Tababi (40), her daughter Priyalakshmi, Ngangom Gomti (30). They were rushed to RIMS Hospital.
Meanwhile some unknown persons hurled two bomb at the house of one Khuraijam Ibobi (65) Tera Sapam Leirak this morning around 4.30 a.m. one bomb was exploded in the attack.

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Eight died in poll related violence

Imphal, Jan 27: On the eve of polls to the 10th Manipur Assembly, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) PC Lawmkunga said today that at least eight people had died in poll related violence in Manipur and 121 violent incidents took place since election notification was issued. The administration seized over Rs 1 crore of unaccounted cash, […]

Imphal, Jan 27: On the eve of polls to the 10th Manipur Assembly, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) PC Lawmkunga said today that at least eight people had died in poll related violence in Manipur and 121 violent incidents took place since election notification was issued.
The administration seized over Rs 1 crore of unaccounted cash, which was reportedly meant for bribing voters, from different places of the State, the CEO told the media at a press conference here, adding that about 30 weapons, including country-made small arms and 770 ammunition were also seized across the State.
The Excise Department also seized 43,890 litres of both local and Indian made foreign liquors, 3,800 mg of heroin and 360 spasmo proximo capsules during the pre-poll period, Lawmkunga said.
The CEO then said two choppers—one MI-17 and another Chetak-4—are being arranged for emergency use and one station each at Imphal and Leimakhong will also be provided to the two choppers. The choppers will be used in transportation of casualties in poll related violence and EVMs, and polling personnel in and from hill districts.In tomorrow’s elections, a total of 17, 41,581 electors will decide the fate of 281 candidates, including 15 women, the CEO said.
He also said 41-Chandel Constituency has the largest number of polling stations with 49 in total and the 13-Singjamei Constituency has the least number of polling stations with only 13. Vagai Range in Churachandpur having 18 polling stations is the remotest area and that polling officers have to cross a river by boat to reach their destination, Lawmkunga added.Web-casting will be done in respect of 60 polling stations, mostly in valley district due to electricity problem, but 2357 camera has also been issued for taking photograph of voters during voting process.
Informing that according to the instruction given by Election Commission of India (ECI), all the militant cadres under Suspension of Operations (SoO) should remain confined in their respective designated camps, the CEO said 167 militants who are considered genuine voters will be exercising their votes in the general elections.
Responding to a query from reporters about Naga People’s Front (NPF) candidates being supported by NSCN-IM in the hill districts, he said he cannot officially confirm the report as yet.

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ec directs authorities to maintain alertness Election to be held today

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 27: The Election Commission has noticed some violent and extremist activities taking place in certain areas of the state of Manipur in the run up to the polling in that State. This has included attacks on personnel on polling duty. While the Election Commission of India has taken all measures […]

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Imphal, Jan 27: The Election Commission has noticed some violent and extremist activities taking place in certain areas of the state of Manipur in the run up to the polling in that State. This has included attacks on personnel on polling duty.
While the Election Commission of India has taken all measures for free, fair and peaceful election in Manipur with full and fearless participation of voters, it is keeping track of the developing situation in the State, especially in some of the districts and constituencies.
The Commission has today once again directed the Election machinery in the State and the law and order authorities there to maintain maximum alertness and take the most stringent measures in order to ensure that peace during the polling is not affected and the election process is not vitiated.
However, the Commission has received certain concerns over the developing situation and as such, is keeping a direct watch over the situation in the State all the time and would take all measures that might become necessary to ensure free and fair polls.
Manipur will go to poll on Saturday to decide the fate of 281 candidates, including 15 women for 60 seats —general 40, scheduled cast one and scheduled tribe 19— spread over nine districts.
The Indian National Congress (INC) has fielded its candidates in all the 60 Assembly Constituencies and the PDF (People’s Democratic Front), an alliance of Manipur People’s Party (MPP), NCP and JD (U) has also put up 45 candidates, the second largest number of candidates next to INC to be fought in the 10th Manipur Assembly polls slated for January 28.
A total of 17, 41,540 electors—male 8, 51,540 and female 8, 90,041—will cast their votes in the single-phased general election 2012. Hours for voting will be from 7 am to 3 pm. The total number of polling stations in the nine districts is 2357. Polling stations are classified as normal, sensitive and hyper-sensitive. A total of 779 polling stations in both hill and valley districts have been declared hyper-sensitive.
As many as 350 companies ( 42, 000 jawans) of Central paramilitary force, including police personnel from other States are being deployed for the Manipur polls.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has also taken up for the first time to photograph every single voter in every polling booth to prevent impersonation of voters. However, every elector can cast his or her vote by producing either EPIC or other personal identification documents like Driving License, Income Tax Identity (PAN) card, Service Identity Cards, according to ECI.
Heavyweights like the present Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi of INC (Thoubal Constituency), O. Joy of MPP (Langthabal Constituency), former chief minister Radhabinod Koijam of NCP (Thangmeiband Constituency), Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Gaikhangam ( Nungba Constituency), DD Thaisii of INC (Karong Constituency) and Y. Irabot of INC (Wangkhei Constituency) are also in the fray.
Counting of votes will begin from March 6 and the electioneering process will be completed on March 9.

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Republic day observed

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 27: The 63rd republic day celebration was observed at Kangla yesterday. The governor of Manipur Shri Gurbachan Singh handed over correction service medals to A. Ibotombi, Chief head warden central jail Sajiwa, N. Hemanta, asst. jailor, central jail Sajiwa and Th. Nabakumar, warden Central jail. The gallantary award meritorious service […]

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Imphal, Jan 27: The 63rd republic day celebration was observed at Kangla yesterday.
The governor of Manipur Shri Gurbachan Singh handed over correction service medals to A. Ibotombi, Chief head warden central jail Sajiwa, N. Hemanta, asst. jailor, central jail Sajiwa and Th. Nabakumar, warden Central jail. The gallantary award meritorious service was gifted to Khaidem, fireman, fire service. A. Joy Prakash Rifleman, S. Ibotombi, SI were the receipient of police medal for gallantary while K. Radheshyam IPS, SP, Churachandpur got the presidents police medal for distinguished service.
The governor also handed over police medal for meritorious service to Mamta Wahengbam MPS, Com. 2nd IRB Achin Haokip MPS, SP CID (SB), Chaoba, MPS, addl. SP, Imphal west, Ch. Bimol, MPS asstt. Comd. 1st M.R Piangkhan Muan Vaiphei, Subedar, MPTC, Kh. Ganasyam of 1st MR, Kizhuvalath Venu Gopal, Havildar, MPTC. These deptt which presented tableaux included Manireda, IFCD, NRHM, Power, MAHUD & Tawn Planning, RD, edn.(S), SSA, horticulture, IT, ECL, MSRRDA etc.
In connection with the 63rd republic day celebration, the folk dance festival and beating the retreat was held at Parade Ground of First M.R today.
The governor of Manipur Shri Gurbachan Jagat graced the occasion as chief guest Performanes were staged by cultural trups which included Makui cultural dance group, art and culture dramatic assn, Moirang. Amuyaima Nat Sangkritan Akademy, Harmontlang youth club cum cultural troops Churachandpur, Sanchali, Haobam Marak, Kuki dance group, Chandel and Lalit Sangeet Natya Mandir, Nongpok Takhel.
A band show jointly participated by 165th TA, AR, MR, IRB and home guard was also displayed. The 63rd Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic fervor and gusto in a number of events organised by 6/8 Gorkha Rifles of Loktak Brigade as part of Red Shield Division. Students, Teachers, Youth and Locals, all attended in large numbers.
The Republic Day hoisting of the ‘Tricolour’ was done at ITI Complex Ningthoukhong by Col Kaushik Mukherjee, Commanding Officer 6/8 Gorkha Rifles. Various Cultural programmes were performed highlighting the richness of culture of various ethnicities of Manipur.
The Battalion also presented a Fusion Music Concert on the occasion in which children of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Loktak Project, sang patriotic songs.
The 63rd Republic Day Celebrations were a resounding success, amply evident by the enthusiastic and willing participation of a large number of local people. This open defiance by the locals of the bandh call given by the UG groups shows the disillusionment of the public with violence and their yearning for peace.
5/9 Gorkha Rifles (PHILLORA) under Loktak Brigade under Red Shield Division celebrated 63rd Republic day today at INA Memorial High School at Kwakta. The National flag was hoisted by Brigadier Laove Verma, SM, Commander, Loktak Brigade and a ceremonial salute was given to the Indian Tricolors. Sweets were distributed to all the students and local populace. 11 computers were also distributed to INA Memorial School and St John’s School, Gothal, under the Military Civic Action Programme. The event was graced by melodious patriotic songs sung by PHILLORA Jazz Band.
33 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Loktak Brigade of Red Shield Division celebrated the 63rd Republic day by unfurling the National Flag at the Tac HQ in Sendra. Colonel Naresh Bhardwaj, Commandant exhorted the troops to rededicate themselves to the country. Various events were organized for the civilian populace by the companies in the schools of the areas of Kumbi, Thanga and Moirang Khunou where flag hoisting ceremony was held and sweets distributed.

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Manipur needs change : Mamta

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 25: : Bengal Chief Minister and Chief of Trinamul Congress, Mamta Banerjee arrived here today to campaign for Trinamol Congress. She addressed a public function at Langjing Achouba Patsoi Assemby constituency. She also went to meet Irom Sharmila at JNIMS . For the last ten years Sharmia has been fasting […]

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Imphal, Jan 25: : Bengal Chief Minister and Chief of Trinamul Congress, Mamta Banerjee arrived here today to campaign for Trinamol Congress. She addressed a public function at Langjing Achouba Patsoi Assemby constituency. She also went to meet Irom Sharmila at JNIMS . For the last ten years Sharmia has been fasting to demand repeal of AFSPA.
Mamata said people of Manipur need total change. Manipur is extremely backward as compared with other states of the country she added. There is no proper roads, no drinking water, no electricity she alleged. Many important roads are full of dust particles. Many educated youths are unemployed. Law and order situation is very bad she also said. If the Trinamul comes to power in Manipur there will be an end to army rule and the AFSPA will be repealed she assured. Due to the underdeveopments, the mind of the people of the state want to separate from the mainland. Emotional integration can be maintained if there is good governance and good transport system. To install a good governance is the need of hour she further said.
The politics of Trinamool Congress in the state is a mission, not to become minister she added.
She had come in Manipur one decade ago and visited the INA complex Moirang where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose hoisted the first flag of independence during the British rule. Manipur cannot be separated from the mainland she said.
The stand of Trinamool Congress about AFSPA is very clear that if there is a govt led by Trinamool Congress, the draconian law the AFSPA should be repealed. The insurgency problem in Manipur can be solved by political dialogue only. It can not be solved by arms.
She assured that if her party come to the power in the state, the first priority of the government will be to inaitiate political dialogue with the different outfits of Manipur. At least 50 percent of the prisoners will be released without any condition from jail. Employment should be provided to the educated youths of Manipur she said. Corruption should be rooted out from the soil of Manipur. Tourism opportunity will be given to the state she added.
Reacting to the allegations, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh said Mamta Banerjee was just like a baby. She came by air , went to one or two places and commented on important issues without knowing the ground realities he added. The conditions of the roads in Manipur were much better than those of Bengal he clarified. He further said if Mamta was so concerned about the well being of the people why did not she come to Manipur when Manipur faced four months of blockade. Mamta did not speak a single word about the suffering of the people of Manipur earlier he added.
He further alleged that the Trinamul has reached an understanding with the Naga People’s Front (NPF) which is working to disturb tranquility in the state.
O Ibobi Singh said the Coordinating Committee has banned the Congress party but it has not banned the NPF or the other parties working for disintegration of Manipur.

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NPF trying to disturb peace in Manipur

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 25: Congress Chief Gaikhangam today alleged that the Naga People’s Front (NPF) has come to Manipur with a hidden agenda to disturb peace and tranquility in Manipur. He said the NPF is nothing but “old wine in new bottle.” The NSCN(IM) projected some candidates in the last election with United […]

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Imphal, Jan 25: Congress Chief Gaikhangam today alleged that the Naga People’s Front (NPF) has come to Manipur with a hidden agenda to disturb peace and tranquility in Manipur. He said the NPF is nothing but “old wine in new bottle.” The NSCN(IM) projected some candidates in the last election with United Naga Council (UNC) campaigning for the NSCN(IM). Now the NSCN(IM) is putting up candidates in the name of NPF he said addressing a conference at the Congress office.
The NPF is totally against the interest of the state and all speakers of NPF speak nothing about development of Manipur but of destabilizing the state. He alleged that some political parties like Trinamul Congress has come to an understanding with the NPF.
He said the promises made by opposition parties and their leaders are election promises and false promises. People of Manipur know the hidden agenda of these opposition parties and their leaders. Where were these leaders both state and national when people of Manipur were suffering he asked. The declared objective of NPF is so called integration of Naga inhabited areas by sacrificing the territorial integrity of Manipur. We need a lasting political solution to insurgency movement.
Meanwhile Chingmeikhui 99 father of Abon Golmei of Charoi Tupul villagewho was kidnapped by NSCN(IM) cadres died after hearing news of the kidnapping of his son.

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Militants nabbed

Mail News Service Imphal, Jan 25: Discovering the movement of UG cadres at Yambem of Thoubal district, troops of 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched operation in the area and apprehended two UG cadres on 25 Jan 12. The apprehendees were identified as Samulailatpam Sanatomba Sharma, 40 yrs, SS Finance […]

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Imphal, Jan 25: Discovering the movement of UG cadres at Yambem of Thoubal district, troops of 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (S) launched operation in the area and apprehended two UG cadres on 25 Jan 12. The apprehendees were identified as Samulailatpam Sanatomba Sharma, 40 yrs, SS Finance Secretary of PREPAK, s/o Late Samulailatpam Radha Mohan Sharma,r/o Yairipok Lamanai and No.1646 SS Sgt Hijam Sorendro Singh alias Boro,32 yrs of UNLF (CorCom),s/o Hijam Iboton Singh, r/o Yairipok Yambem Mayai Leikai.
Indian currency Rs.1,20,0007- and one 9 mm Pistol with magazine from the PREPAK and UNLF cadres respectively. Both the apprehendees alongwith recoveries have been handed over to Yairipok Police station.
Troops of 38 Assam Rifles of 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of the Red Shield Division apprehended seven UGs from Thanlon and Tipaimukh assembly constituency in last 24 hours while they were trying to disrupt the free and fair election process and intimidating electorals in the area.
Four UTLA cadres namely SS Major Paolallein alias Dev, SS Cpl Sejan Mang alias Vikki SS Pvt Kampu alias Wilson, SS Pvt Mangminthang alias Remix from Sonthang while they were intimidating general public. One HPC (D) OGW namely Mr Ralupthung, Chairman of Lungthullen village and Mr Songte r/o Parbung, president Hmar youth association Parbung were apprehended from Tipaimukh Assembly Constituency. They were involved in providing logistic support and shelters for movement of HPC (D) cadres. One ZRA cadre SS Pvt Thuanminlun was apprehended from Bukpi area while he was involved in unlawful activities related to elections.

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NPF attack Congress workers

Imphal, Jan 25 NNN: The District Congress Committee, Chandel on Wednesday alleged that the NPF volunteers with sophisticated weapons fired upon the Congress workers on January 22 at Machi head quarters in Tengoupal assembly constituency of Chandel district. This allegation came a day after the Naga People’s Front (NPF), Chandel unit accused the Congress supporters […]

Imphal, Jan 25 NNN: The District Congress Committee, Chandel on Wednesday alleged that the NPF volunteers with sophisticated weapons fired upon the Congress workers on January 22 at Machi head quarters in Tengoupal assembly constituency of Chandel district.
This allegation came a day after the Naga People’s Front (NPF), Chandel unit accused the Congress supporters of dismantling the NPF office in Tengnoupal assembly constituency.
On Wednesday, the Chandel block of Congress said the NPF supporters NSCN-IM mercilessly gun fired at the residence of Congress candidate from Tengnoupal DK Korungthang at Langol village on the same night where one civilian got injured.
The Congress, Chandel unit said the NPF had violated the ECI code of conduct. The Congress, Chandel block also said the NPF was trying to tarnish the image of DK Korungthang. It then strongly condemned the NPF activities and said that everyone should be given a chance to freely exercise his or her rights of franchising.
Some unknown persons exploded a bomb at the residence of one Ashem Bishorjit (45) Nambol Ishok Maning Leikai last night around 8.30 p.m.
A Chinese hand grenade was found at the house of one Pheiroijam Hemanta (40) Samurou Bazar Lai Mandab this morning around 6.20 a.m. The bomb was retrieved by police.
Some unknown persons fired lathod shell at the house of one Akoijam Inaocha (45) of Yumnam Khunou Mayai Leikai this morning. A bomb was exploded at the residence of one Moirangthem Bidhu (76), Kongba Uchekon this morning around 12.15 a.m.
Meanwhile two bombs were found at the house of Pheiroijam Nabin (45), Nongada Awang Leikai and Pheiroijam Nobin (35) of Nongada Awang Leikai today.
A team of AR arrested a worker of TMC of Andro A/C along with Rs. Two lakhs while conducting search operation at Yairipok Area last night.
The arrested worker was handed over to yairipok PS for further verification.
A team of Seventh MR arrested a cadre of PREPAK last night around 6.30 p.m.The apprehandee was identified as Ahanthem Dungdum alias Bicky alias Mitaba (18) of Lamlai. Investigation is on.

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Bangladesh nationals held

Imphal, Jan 24 NNN: Seven Bangladesh nationals possessing improper documents were detained and later handed over to police by volunteers of Federation of Regional Indigenous Society (FREINDS) with the help of volunteers of personnel of India Reserve Battalion (IRB) at Wahengbam Leikai Jiri bus parking in Imphal. Seven people, hailing from Bangladesh were intercepted and […]

Imphal, Jan 24 NNN: Seven Bangladesh nationals possessing improper documents were detained and later handed over to police by volunteers
of Federation of Regional Indigenous Society (FREINDS) with the help of volunteers of personnel of India Reserve Battalion (IRB) at
Wahengbam Leikai Jiri bus parking in Imphal.

Seven people, hailing from Bangladesh were intercepted and detained by volunteers of FRIENDS with the assistance provided from IRB personnel last night around 10:45 at Wahengbam Leikai Jiri bus parking, FRIENDS
general secretary, Joy told the media at its office today.

He said the trio, who possessed incomplete identification documents issued by an Assamese Zilla Parishad Member, was arrested just
after they alighted from a Tata Winger passenger van with registration No. 5385 belonging to a Manipuri.

The three foreigners were later handed over to the city police, Joy informed and said that they had been handed over to the police as they
had no proper identification documents. He also appealed the people of the State to inform FREINDS if any body comes upon such
persons anywhere in the State.

According to 2001 census, the total population of foreigners living in the State was recorded as 74488 and this clearly shows an influx of
foreigners in Manipur from neighboring Myanmar and Bangladesh, Joy added.

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Five militants nabbed

Five militants were apprehended by troops during the last 24 hours. Troops of Red Shield Division achieved another major success in counter insurgency operations wherein they apprehended four militants . 5 ASSAM RIFLES of the Senapati Brigade of the division apprehended SS Maj Shoiba of NSCN (IM) at Vakho near Senapati, in a major blow […]

Five militants were apprehended by troops during the last 24 hours. Troops of Red Shield Division achieved another major success in counter insurgency operations wherein they apprehended four militants . 5 ASSAM RIFLES of the Senapati Brigade of the division apprehended SS Maj Shoiba of NSCN (IM) at Vakho near Senapati, in a major blow to NSCN (IM) as Shoiba was controlling the complete extortion racket of the NSCN (IM) in the region. He was involved in the procurement and supply of arms and ammunition for the NSCN (IM). He was handed over to Imphal West Police Station.
In another operation 43 ASSAM RIFLES of the division apprehended a KNF (P) cadre identified as SS Lt Sonlet Haokip, from Kanglatongbi Bazar while he was carrying out extortion. Four extortion slips were recovered from the apprehended cadre. He was handed over to Police Station Sekmai.
Troops of 6/8 Gorkha Rifles of Loktak Brigade carried out a joint operation with Police Commandos of Bishenpur and apprehended an active cadre of UPPK from ward No 2, Bishenpur, identified as SS Cpl Moinam Adat, s/o Moinam Hanan, age 26 yrs, r/o Bishenpur and recovered one Chinese grenade. He was handed over to Police Station Bishenpur. In another operation troops of 46 ASSAM RIFLES of the division were successful in apprehending an UTLA cadre L/Cpl Vumcha while involved in unlawful activities related to elections. The individual was handed over to Police Station, Imphal West.
In another incident at Heirok-ll, troops of 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched an operation and apprehended one UNLF cadre . The apprehendee was identified as No 863, Moira Meghchandra Singh .

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