Out but certainly not down :: Needed : A strong Cong

Granted the Congress is out of power. This is however not to say that it is now down as a political power. This is a point which should not blow over the head of all those Congress wallahs who have had their share of glory when the party was in power for 15 years on […]

Granted the Congress is out of power. This is however not to say that it is now down as a political power. This is a point which should not blow over the head of all those Congress wallahs who have had their share of glory when the party was in power for 15 years on […]

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Congress questions Govt’s 100 days programme

IMPHAL, Jul 2: Congress Legislature Party (CLP) has expressed amazement and strong disapproval of the claim made by the BJP-led coalition Government regarding the works it purportedly executed within 100 days.

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IMPHAL, Jul 2: Congress Legislature Party (CLP) has expressed amazement and strong disapproval of the claim made by the BJP-led coalition Government regarding the works it purportedly executed within 100 days.

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BJP, Congress to contest for lone Rajya Sabha seat from Manipur

Both the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress are likely to have a straight fight on May 25 for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Manipur. Imphal: Both the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress are likely to have a straight fight on May 25 for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Manipur. The Bharatiya […]

Both the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress are likely to have a straight fight on May 25 for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Manipur. Imphal: Both the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress are likely to have a straight fight on May 25 for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Manipur. The Bharatiya […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/05/bjp-congress-to-contest-for-lone-rs-seat-from-manipur/

BJP’s short term score in Manipur

The electoral battle is now concluded in Manipur, and the BJP’s victory is nearly definite, pending a floor test. Even if it has scored convincingly in the short run, there is no guarantee that the new government’s problems are over. It will have to keep its own MLAs happy when a majority of the cabinet […]

The electoral battle is now concluded in Manipur, and the BJP’s victory is nearly definite, pending a floor test. Even if it has scored convincingly in the short run, there is no guarantee that the new government’s problems are over. It will have to keep its own MLAs happy when a majority of the cabinet […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/bjps-short-term-score-in-manipur/

Re-poll in 8 ACs records 89% voter turnout

IMPHAL: Re-polling in 34 polling stations, spread across eight constituencies, ended peacefully on Thursday with a whooping voter turn-out of 89 per cent. The otherwise peaceful polling was, however, marred by some stray incidents of violence. Of the 34 polling stations which went for re-polling, five were in Andro, 12 in Saikul, three in Saitu, […]

IMPHAL: Re-polling in 34 polling stations, spread across eight constituencies, ended peacefully on Thursday with a whooping voter turn-out of 89 per cent. The otherwise peaceful polling was, however, marred by some stray incidents of violence. Of the 34 polling stations which went for re-polling, five were in Andro, 12 in Saikul, three in Saitu, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/re-poll-in-8-acs-records-89-voter-turnout/

CM on Congress Party

The attention of the Chief Minister has been drawn to a news reports in the local media wherein the Congress party has made a mountain out of a molehill when party legislators had expressed their sympathies with the former Chief Minister who had to vacate his seat for the sake of peace and harmony in […]

The attention of the Chief Minister has been drawn to a news reports in the local media wherein the Congress party has made a mountain out of a molehill when party legislators had expressed their sympathies with the former Chief Minister who had to vacate his seat for the sake of peace and harmony in […]

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How BJP plans to end 15-year Cong rule using the Assam formula

Imphal, Mar 8 :Learning from the failure to open its account in Manipur in 2012, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made an ambitious push five years later to end Congress’s 15-year rule in the state. The party is contesting all 60 seats — a big jump from 19 in 2012 — in the State […]

Imphal, Mar 8 :Learning from the failure to open its account in Manipur in 2012, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made an ambitious push five years later to end Congress’s 15-year rule in the state. The party is contesting all 60 seats — a big jump from 19 in 2012 — in the State […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/how-bjp-plans-to-end-15-year-cong-rule-using-the-assam-formula/

Poll theatrics in Manipur

Free Thinker Political leaders are busy in election hustings for the approaching polls on 4th and 8th March. They are criticizing one another; blaming one another for the sorry state of affairs of the State. It has become an open competition for polemics and tirades. Who is more corrupt? Who is more patriotic? Who is […]

Free Thinker Political leaders are busy in election hustings for the approaching polls on 4th and 8th March. They are criticizing one another; blaming one another for the sorry state of affairs of the State. It has become an open competition for polemics and tirades. Who is more corrupt? Who is more patriotic? Who is […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/poll-theatrics-in-manipur/

2017 not to be a repeat of 2012 Neck to neck race

More than obvious that 2017 is not going to be a repeat of 2012. This is with regard to the outcome of the elections to the State Assembly. Take a look at the reality around. Back in 2012 the Opposition was in disarray and it was not without a reason why The Sangai Express had […]

More than obvious that 2017 is not going to be a repeat of 2012. This is with regard to the outcome of the elections to the State Assembly. Take a look at the reality around. Back in 2012 the Opposition was in disarray and it was not without a reason why The Sangai Express had […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/2017-not-to-be-a-repeat-of-2012-neck-to-neck-race/

It’s battle between pro-Manipur and anti-Manipur forces : CM

IMPHAL, Feb 17: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has categorically stated that the ensuing Manipur State Assembly election is a crucial political battle between BJP which is determined to disintegrate Manipur and Congress which is committed to safeguard the integrity of Manipur at all costs. He was speaking at the flag hoisting ceremony of Congress candidate […]

IMPHAL, Feb 17: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has categorically stated that the ensuing Manipur State Assembly election is a crucial political battle between BJP which is determined to disintegrate Manipur and Congress which is committed to safeguard the integrity of Manipur at all costs. He was speaking at the flag hoisting ceremony of Congress candidate […]

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House campaign started

Bishnupur: Organised by Block Congress Committee Thanga, a house campaign for Congress MLA Tongbram Mangibabu was kickstarted from Moirangkhunou Gram Panchayat today within Thanga A/C.

Bishnupur: Organised by Block Congress Committee Thanga, a house campaign for Congress MLA Tongbram Mangibabu was kickstarted from Moirangkhunou Gram Panchayat today within Thanga A/C.

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Congress announces all 60 candidates

IMPHAL, Feb 3: The Central Election Committee of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has officially announced names of 60 candidates who would contest the forthcoming State Assembly election for an equal number of seats.

IMPHAL, Feb 3: The Central Election Committee of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has officially announced names of 60 candidates who would contest the forthcoming State Assembly election for an equal number of seats.

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Looking beyond the party of the candidate Study their antecedents

It will be a show down between the Congress and the BJP. No doubt about it. But what is it that the people or rather Manipur really need ? Will the people go for the party or will they look at the candidate, his or her standing in society, his or her sincerity and the […]

It will be a show down between the Congress and the BJP. No doubt about it. But what is it that the people or rather Manipur really need ? Will the people go for the party or will they look at the candidate, his or her standing in society, his or her sincerity and the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/looking-beyond-the-party-of-the-candidate-study-their-antecedents/

Cong responsible for blockade : Javadekar

NEW DELHI, Jan 25 :Congress is practising “divisive” politics and is responsible for the economic blockade in Manipur, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today alleged and said people of the State have seen through its game plan and will elect a BJP Government. “People of Manipur are suffering due to the economic blockade on highways. The […]

NEW DELHI, Jan 25 :Congress is practising “divisive” politics and is responsible for the economic blockade in Manipur, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today alleged and said people of the State have seen through its game plan and will elect a BJP Government. “People of Manipur are suffering due to the economic blockade on highways. The […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/cong-responsible-for-blockade-javadekar/

Jyotin takes pot shots at Joykisan

IMPHAL, Jan 25 : Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee secretary, Jyotin Waikhom has alleged that there is no sign  of MLA Local Area Development Fund in Thangmeiband A/C. He made the statement at political conference organised  by Thangmeiband Block Congress Committee (TBCC) at Ibudhou Naothingkhong Shanglen, Thangmeiband Lairenhanjaba Leikai, today. He accused MLA Joykisan of allegedly […]

IMPHAL, Jan 25 : Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee secretary, Jyotin Waikhom has alleged that there is no sign  of MLA Local Area Development Fund in Thangmeiband A/C. He made the statement at political conference organised  by Thangmeiband Block Congress Committee (TBCC) at Ibudhou Naothingkhong Shanglen, Thangmeiband Lairenhanjaba Leikai, today. He accused MLA Joykisan of allegedly […]

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BJP vs. Congress: Setting the right agenda

By:Seram Neken No political party in Manipur is now seen engaging itself in election campaign, in the real sense of the term. In fact, the political parties and their heavyweights are putting their valued pre-poll time and energy, not in wooing voters but in calculating winnable candidates for the upcoming general elections. Campaign to educate […]

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By:Seram Neken No political party in Manipur is now seen engaging itself in election campaign, in the real sense of the term. In fact, the political parties and their heavyweights are putting their valued pre-poll time and energy, not in wooing voters but in calculating winnable candidates for the upcoming general elections. Campaign to educate […]

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Gaikhangam belittles BJP’s poll prospect

IMPHAL, Jan 8: Launching a scathing attack on the BJP, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has asserted that the Congress does not count BJP as a rival for the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election. He was speaking at a one day youth political conference held at PAYA Ground, Kairang under the aegis of Heingang Block Congress […]

IMPHAL, Jan 8: Launching a scathing attack on the BJP, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has asserted that the Congress does not count BJP as a rival for the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election. He was speaking at a one day youth political conference held at PAYA Ground, Kairang under the aegis of Heingang Block Congress […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/gaikhangam-belittles-bjps-poll-prospect/

Not the time for passing the buck Addressing the reality

Passing the buck. This is what the Congress and the BJP are apparently doing and while both sides have their own points to deliver, it is disturbing to note that while the two principal political parties are busy trading charges and counter charges, not much seem to have been done at the ground reality to […]

Passing the buck. This is what the Congress and the BJP are apparently doing and while both sides have their own points to deliver, it is disturbing to note that while the two principal political parties are busy trading charges and counter charges, not much seem to have been done at the ground reality to […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/not-the-time-for-passing-the-buck-addressing-the-reality/

Political conference

Bishnupur: The congress organised a one-day political conference at Moirangkhunou Mamang sabal playground today, our correspondent reports.

Bishnupur: The congress organised a one-day political conference at Moirangkhunou Mamang sabal playground today, our correspondent reports.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/political-conference-21/