Politics / Manipur

Imphal, February 12: The underground KYKL(O), has clarified that its campaign against the MSCP candidate Th Bira, contesting in the Nambol constituency is not at the behest of any political group. The outfit, in a statement, reiterated it had nothing whatsoever to do with Indian elections, and the campaign against Bira has not been taken up at the behest of any of his rivals. It further said its actions were part of its crusade to stop the anti-revolutionary and anti-people activities of Th Chaoba, state Lok Sabha MP and Bira's younger brother. The KYKL(O) also claimed responsibility for the...

Imphal, February 12: With the first phase Assembly election just two days away, pre-poll violence continues to rock the State with unidentified gunmen attacking the residences of six candidates including one bomb attack since last night. Armed assailants exploded a hand grenade at the residence of former Dy Chief Minister and Congress candidate, Kh Amutombi at Mayang Imphal Konchak at around 11.50 last night. No one was injured in the bomb attack which damaged the southern wall of the house. Reports said the assailants came from the Mayang Imphal Konchak side and lobbed the grenade from the...

Ukhrul, February 11: As Ukhrul district is on the threshold of entering the poll on February 21 pandemonium prevails with the candidates in the fray and their agents on a blitzkrieg of propaganda, claiming to have the blessings of the NSCN(IM). Even as the NSCN(IM) has refuted the claim, people are still confused. Doing much damage at the moment is the lingering propaganda spree that some candidates are banned from contesting the election by the NSCN(IM). However, candidates have also refuted such claim as a ploy to jeopardize their prospects and said that they have been placed under undue...

Imphal, February 11: The police have registered 18 cases of pre-poll violence, according to the DGP AA Siddique. Talking to this Correspondent the police chief claimed that number of poll related violence in this round of election is less than that of 2000 polls. As many as 37 cases of poll related violence were registered in the last election, he said. The DGP assured that despite the inadequate strength of security forces security measures would be taken in such a manner that no one will threaten a voter inside the polling both. However, he was not sure of the security outside the polling...

Imphal, February 11: In continued pre-poll violence, one election worker was injured when unidentified gunmen attacked the residence of Assembly Speaker and current NCP candidate in Thongju Assembly constituency Dr S Dhananjoy at Okram Chuthek Makha Kitna Panung at around 1.30 this morning. Reports said that around seven youths who claimed themselves to be the NCP workers came on a white Maruti Gypsy and tried to enter the house of the Speaker. The youths fired several rounds at the residence of Dhananjoy when they were resisted by his workers who were already stationed there. The injured is...

Imphal, February 11: A 25 years old girl was hospitalized after she was allegedly brutally tortured by Assam Rifles on the charge of giving shelter to underground elements at Khongjom under Thoubal district. The victim is identified as Khundrakpam Mala Devi daughter of Kh Ibochou of Khongjom Makha Langthabai village under Thoubal police station. She was admitted to JN Hospital after third degree torture after she was picked up from her house on February 7 morning. Family sources, said that on the morning of February 7, AR men came to her house and accused her of giving shelter to underground...

IMPHAL, Feb 11 — Over and above the current electioneering process, the recent declaration made by the United Naga Council, on apex body of the Naga community in Manipur, to promote the “Naga cause” has snowballed into a major controversy in the 8th assembly election. It may be noted here that a declaration was drawn up by the UNC to protect and promote interest of the Naga people during a joint meeting of All Naga Students Association, Manipur, Naga Women Union Manipur, Naga People’s Movement for Human Rights and the working group fo UNC on February 1 at Senapati district headquarters. The...

Imphal, February 09: Terming the Senapati Conclave wherein 47 Naga candidates signed a declaration as "immature and childish", the Democratic Peoples Party (DPP) today said that the party is planning a Statewide solidarity march in protest against the declaration on Febrruary 11. Making the announcement during a press conference held at the party office today, DPP president Khaidem Mani blasted the declaration saying it was a move to disintegrate Manipur. As predicted by DPP, a "particular force" is still challenging the age old territorial integrity of Manipur, he said and added that the...

Imphal, February 08: The vice president of the Federal Party of Manipur, Prof Gangmumei Kamei has said that the declaration signed by 47 Naga candidates contesting in the Assembly elections yesterday at Senapati was not a binding document. Addressing the media at the Manipur Press Club today during the release function of the election manifesto of the FPM, Prof Gangmumei said the declaration, framed by the United Naga Council, UNC, was in the nature of a statement of conscience. Answering queries from mediapersons, Prof Gangmumei said the Naga candidates signed yesterday's declaration in their...

Imphal, February 08: The United Naga Council, UNC, has announced that it neither supports nor opposes any particular political party in the forthcoming Manipur Assembly elections, but insisted that the elected Naga MLAs must firmly abide by the declaration signed yesterday at Senapati. A statement issued jointly by the UNC Working Group also expressed deep appreciation to the candiates of the different political parties for their cooperation and commitment to work in the interest of the Naga people. It stated that yesterday's meeting of Naga candidates was convened in view of the common...