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Manipur CM N Biren Singh defeats nearest Congress rival by 18,271 votes in Heingang seat
BJP's show of strength in Manipur testimony of people's faith in governance: State party chief A Sharda Devi - PTI
The BJP's impressive show in the Manipur assembly elections is a reflection of people's acceptance of the party and its governance, state unit president A Sharda Devi said on Thursday.
Buoyant after BJP's win in one constituency and with trends indicating a lead in 19 seats in the 60-member House, she said the party will not only be able to meet its target of emerging victorious on its own, but also defeat big personalities of rival parties.
"This time we've been able to do well in areas where we have not won before. The party has gained majorly in pockets which are considered Congress strongholds. It shows that the people of Manipur have accepted us and the governance we've provided," she told PTI here in an interview.
While the final results are awaited, the state BJP chief said her party is confident of securing majority in the state.
"Apart from targeting 40-plus seats, we had also set out to defeat big opponents of other parties in this election. I believe we have achieved that target as well," she asserted.
Asked who would be the chief minister and whether the party would form the government on its own or include allies, Sharda Devi said, "That will be decided by our Parliamentary Board in due course of time."
She also said local parties like the NPF and NPP have hinted at supporting the BJP.
On what message she would like to send to the Congress, which is leading in just three seats, the BJP leader said it's the people of Manipur who decide the future, growth and development of the state, and elected political leaders only follow their orders.
"The Congress should always remember that," she added.
Counting of votes for 60 assembly seats in Manipur began at 8 am on Thursday under tight security and strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
Trends were available with the Election Commission for 41 constituencies at 2 pm.
In the 2017 elections, the BJP won 21 seats and the Congress 28 constituencies.
However, the BJP formed the government with the support of four MLAs each from the Naga People's Front and the National People's Party, and one from the Lok Janshakti Party, along with others, including one from the Congress.
BJP, JD(U) bag one seat in Manipur, Congress leads in three constituencies
The BJP set the ball rolling in Manipur, with its candidate Usham Deben Singh defeating Congress rival Md Fajur Rahman by a slender margin of 50 votes in the Wabgai constituency, election officials said on Thursday.
The Janata Dal (United), which is ahead in three seats, also opened its account, winning the Tipaimukh constituency, as its nominee N Sanate got the better of his nearest BJP rival and former minister Chaltolien Amo by a margin of 1,249 votes.
The BJP is leading in 19 seats, and Chief Minister N Biren Singh is on the verge of winning the Heingang constituency, where he is ahead of his Congress rival by more than 18,000 votes, Election Commission data showed.
The Congress, which had emerged as the single-largest party, winning 28 seats in the 2017 assembly elections, is currently leading in just three seats.
The National People's Party is leading in four seats, while the Naga People's Front is ahead in seven seats.
Counting of votes for 60 assembly seats in Manipur began at 8 am on Thursday under tight security and strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
Trends were available with the EC for 41 constituencies at 1.30 pm.The BJP had formed a government in Manipur in 2017 despite having just 21 seats, joining hands with the two local parties - the NPP and NPF. The saffron party's own strength later increased to 28.
Manipur heading for hung assembly, BJP single largest party
(IANS) Like the last assembly elections in 2017, Manipur once again is heading for a hung assembly with the ruling BJP, according to the latest trend, emerging as the single largest party securing 20 seats in the 60 member House.
BJP`s estranged ally National People`s Party (NPP) has bagged seven seats.
The BJP, however, is confident of forming the government in Manipur for the second term with the support of smaller parties. Political observers felt that the NPP is likely to play a crucial role in government formation.
This time the NPP and BJP`s another estranged ally Naga People`s Front (NPF) had contested the polls separately and had fielded candidates against each other.
As per the Election Commission`s latest trends, in 41 of the 60 seats, the Naga People`s Front got six seats, Congress three, Janata Dal (United) two, independents two seats and Kuki People`s Alliance is leading in one seat.
Among the notable candidates, Chief Minister and BJP candidate Biren Singh is leading from his traditional seat Nongthombam. Former ministers and BJP nominees Thokchom Radheshyam Singh (Heirok), Nemcha Kipgen (Kangpokpi), Deputy Chief Minister and NPP candidate Yumnam Joykumar Singh (Uripok) are all leading.
Former three time Chief Minister (2002-1917) and Congress veteran Okram Ibobi Singh (Thoubal), sitting Congress MLA and former state party chief T.N. Haokip (Saikot), former speaker of the Manipur assembly Thokchom Lokeshwar Singh (Khundrakpam) and top Janata Dal (United) leader Khumukcham Joykisan Singh (Thangmeiband) are also leading against their rivals.
Counting of votes is underway across 16 districts in the state amid tight security, officials said. The state`s Chief Electoral Officer Rajesh Agrawal said there is a three-tier security arrangement in and around the counting centres and adjoining areas to avoid any untoward incident.
Manipur Election Result 2022: LIVE UPDATES, Latest trends, news
Total - 60 SEATS - Latest trends
BJP 22
Congress+ 3
NPF 04
NPP 7
OTHERS 06
Manipur Election Result 2022: LIVE UPDATES, Latest trends, news
Total - 60 SEATS - Latest trends
BJP 25
Congress+ 11
NPF 06
NPP 11
OTHERS 07
Manipur Election Result 2022: LIVE UPDATES, Latest trends, news
Total - 60 SEATS - Latest trends
BJP 23
Congress+ 14
NPF 06
NPP 11
OTHERS 06
Manipur Election Result 2022: LIVE UPDATES, Latest trends, news
Total - 60 SEATS - Latest trends
BJP 25
Congress+ 14
NPF 04
NPP 12
OTHERS 05
Manipur Election Result 2022: LIVE UPDATES, Latest trends, news
Total - 60 SEATS - Latest trends
BJP 18
Congress+ 09
NPF 02
NPP 08
OTHERS 03
Manipur Election Result 2022: LIVE UPDATES, Latest trends, news
Total - 60 SEATS - Latest trends
BJP 15
Congress+ 09
NPF 02
NPP 07
OTHERS 03
Manipur Election Result 2022: LIVE UPDATES, Latest trends, news
Total - 60 SEATS
BJP 03
Congress+ 05
NPF 00
NPP 00
OTHERS 03
Manipur Election Result 2022: LIVE UPDATES, Latest trends, news
Total - 60 SEATS
BJP 00
Congress+ 00
NPF 00
NPP 00
OTHERS 00
Manipur Election Result 2022 LIVE UPDATES: Counting set to begin at 8 AM.
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Results trends will start from 8 AM on 10th March 2022, says Election Commission website - https://results.eci.gov.in/
Manipur Election Result 2022: Zee Exit Poll - Expected Seat Share
Total Seats: 60BJP 32-38
CONG+ 12- 17
NPF 3-5
NPP 2-4
OTH 2-5
Manipur Election Result 2022: Zee Exit Poll - Vote Percentage
BJP 39
CONG+ 30
NPF 09
NPP 06
OTH 16
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