IMPHAL, March 24: The working president of the Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP) and Union Minister of State for Food Processing Thounaojam Chaoba was elected the new president of the party. A party election for the post of its president was held at Pujah Hall of Babupara, Imphal amidst tight security. Earlier, the election was scheduled to be held at the premises of State Guest House, Sanjenthong, Imphal. However, following a prohibitory order under Section 144 of CrPC by the Deputy Commissioner, Imphal West district, the venue for the election was shifted.