Regional politics dying

In a state which is marked by a strong resistance to mainstreaming, manifested in aggressive assertions of identities perceived as distinct from what is projected as mainstream, Manipur today is remarkable by a near total lack of a strong regional party. The politics in Manipur’s three immediate neighbours, namely, Nagaland, Mizoram and Assam, which all […]

In a state which is marked by a strong resistance to mainstreaming, manifested in aggressive assertions of identities perceived as distinct from what is projected as mainstream, Manipur today is remarkable by a near total lack of a strong regional party. The politics in Manipur’s three immediate neighbours, namely, Nagaland, Mizoram and Assam, which all […]

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Resolution on Naga political issue – Nagaland Assembly

DIMAPUR | Dec 15: The 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly passed a resolution on Naga political issue today, the second and the concluding day of the winter session that, “solution to the Naga political issue cannot afford any more delay and thereby interminably deny the Nagas their democratic right to self- determination and other concomitant rights […]

DIMAPUR | Dec 15: The 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly passed a resolution on Naga political issue today, the second and the concluding day of the winter session that, “solution to the Naga political issue cannot afford any more delay and thereby interminably deny the Nagas their democratic right to self- determination and other concomitant rights […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/resolution-on-naga-political-issue-nagaland-assembly/

Nagaland legislators want Naga issue settled before elections

DIMAPUR | Dec 7 : The Nagaland Legislators Forum (NLF) comprising the sitting MLAs of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in its ‘consultative meeting’ held today resolved to urge the Government of India and other “stake holders” to resolve the Naga political problem well before the next assembly election of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The NLF […]

DIMAPUR | Dec 7 : The Nagaland Legislators Forum (NLF) comprising the sitting MLAs of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly in its ‘consultative meeting’ held today resolved to urge the Government of India and other “stake holders” to resolve the Naga political problem well before the next assembly election of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The NLF […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/nagaland-legislators-want-naga-issue-settled-before-elections/

Over fifteen thousand NPF Active Members reaffirming Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu’s Presidentship during its General Convention at Kohima

By Oken Jeet Sandham KOHIMA, Nov 22 (NEPS): Nearly twenty-two thousand Naga People’s Front (NPF) party men and women including over fifteen thousand active members attended the General Convention of NPF led by Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu held at Kohima Local Ground on Wednesday. Mention may be made that in compliance with the Election Commission of […]

By Oken Jeet Sandham KOHIMA, Nov 22 (NEPS): Nearly twenty-two thousand Naga People’s Front (NPF) party men and women including over fifteen thousand active members attended the General Convention of NPF led by Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu held at Kohima Local Ground on Wednesday. Mention may be made that in compliance with the Election Commission of […]

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Yitachu says if Governor or Speaker says Indian Constitution does not apply in Nagaland, they can help introduce a Bill in Assembly that Indian Constitution is not applicable in the State

By Oken Jeet Sandham KOHIMA, Nov 1 (NEPS): Dr. Shurhozelie led NPF has been going aggressively and strongly warning that they could think of having an alternative to the Constitution of India if the Custodian of the Constitution does not honor it in the State of Nagaland. This was tersely stated by former Nagaland Minister and […]

By Oken Jeet Sandham KOHIMA, Nov 1 (NEPS): Dr. Shurhozelie led NPF has been going aggressively and strongly warning that they could think of having an alternative to the Constitution of India if the Custodian of the Constitution does not honor it in the State of Nagaland. This was tersely stated by former Nagaland Minister and […]

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Recap Of The Current Nagaland Political Crisis

Much has been said, discussed and written on the ongoing political crisis in Nagaland. This statement tries to highlight as pointedly as possible the core points involved, for factual information of the esteemed citizens of the State. There are two issues involved. One: Which NPF Party is the real NPF,- the one led by Dr.Shurhozelie […]

Much has been said, discussed and written on the ongoing political crisis in Nagaland. This statement tries to highlight as pointedly as possible the core points involved, for factual information of the esteemed citizens of the State. There are two issues involved. One: Which NPF Party is the real NPF,- the one led by Dr.Shurhozelie […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/10/recap-of-the-current-nagaland-political-crisis/

Nagaland: Will give chance to Gen Next in 2018: NPF

President of the Naga People’s Front and former Chief Minister of Nagaland Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu said the NPF shall opt for younger generation as party candidates in the coming General elections and was emphatic that habitual defectors would be weeded out. Addressing a crucial meeting of the Central Executive Council, the highest decision-making body of […]

President of the Naga People’s Front and former Chief Minister of Nagaland Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu said the NPF shall opt for younger generation as party candidates in the coming General elections and was emphatic that habitual defectors would be weeded out. Addressing a crucial meeting of the Central Executive Council, the highest decision-making body of […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/nagaland-will-give-chance-to-gen-next-in-2018-npf/

Poll officials to visit State for study

Imphal, August 22 2017: Election officials of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura which would be going to polls in February next year would visit the State to study election preparations from their Manipur counterparts. Chief Electoral Officers, Additional CEOs and Joint CEOs of the three States would reach here on August 24 to study about different […]

Imphal, August 22 2017: Election officials of Nagaland, Meghalaya and Tripura which would be going to polls in February next year would visit the State to study election preparations from their Manipur counterparts. Chief Electoral Officers, Additional CEOs and Joint CEOs of the three States would reach here on August 24 to study about different […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/poll-officials-to-visit-state-for-study/

NLA Speaker has molested the Tenth Schedule

The general understanding is that the motive behind the 91st Amendment of the Constitution is to give power and authority to political parties to rein in activities of political gigolos. But the authority vested with the political parties as envisaged in the Tenth Schedule has been molested and ravished by the Speaker of Nagaland Legislative […]

The general understanding is that the motive behind the 91st Amendment of the Constitution is to give power and authority to political parties to rein in activities of political gigolos. But the authority vested with the political parties as envisaged in the Tenth Schedule has been molested and ravished by the Speaker of Nagaland Legislative […]

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Laurels for State IRS officer

Imphal, July 26 2017: A Manipuri IRS (Indian Revenue Service) officer, Chabungbam Deepak Singh was honoured with the Finance Minister’s Award for Meritorious Service by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on the occasion of Income Tax Day Celebrations held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on July 24. The award comprises of a medal and a […]

Imphal, July 26 2017: A Manipuri IRS (Indian Revenue Service) officer, Chabungbam Deepak Singh was honoured with the Finance Minister’s Award for Meritorious Service by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on the occasion of Income Tax Day Celebrations held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on July 24. The award comprises of a medal and a […]

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How do we elect President of India?

By: Wahengbam Rorrkychand The time has come to elect the 14th President of the Republic of India, who is the Head of state of India and the Commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces. The presidential election of India will be held on 17 July 2017, and counting will be done on 20 July 2017, five […]

By: Wahengbam Rorrkychand The time has come to elect the 14th President of the Republic of India, who is the Head of state of India and the Commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces. The presidential election of India will be held on 17 July 2017, and counting will be done on 20 July 2017, five […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/07/how-do-we-elect-president-of-india/

Pressure mounts to pay pending fuel charges

Imphal, July 11 2017: The pressure is mounting on the State Government to pay off the pending charges for the vehicles requisitioned from the Manipur Police Department for use in the 11th State Assembly Election, after the issue reached the Election Commission of India (ECI) . On the other hand, there is a high chance […]

Imphal, July 11 2017: The pressure is mounting on the State Government to pay off the pending charges for the vehicles requisitioned from the Manipur Police Department for use in the 11th State Assembly Election, after the issue reached the Election Commission of India (ECI) . On the other hand, there is a high chance […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/07/pressure-mounts-to-pay-pending-fuel-charges/

NPCC Statement, a political nonsense : NPF

The Naga People’s Front wonders as to what the president of NPCC, K Therie is trying to prove by continuously attacking the NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu who is also the Chief Minister of Nagaland. The NPCC and its president has no moral right to grumble or question the decision of the NPF to maintain […]

The Naga People’s Front wonders as to what the president of NPCC, K Therie is trying to prove by continuously attacking the NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu who is also the Chief Minister of Nagaland. The NPCC and its president has no moral right to grumble or question the decision of the NPF to maintain […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/06/npcc-statement-a-political-nonsense-npf/

NPCC Statement, a political nonsense : NPF

The Naga People’s Front wonders as to what the president of NPCC, K Therie is trying to prove by continuously attacking the NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu who is also the Chief Minister of Nagaland. The NPCC and its president has no moral right to grumble or question the decision of the NPF to maintain […]

The Naga People’s Front wonders as to what the president of NPCC, K Therie is trying to prove by continuously attacking the NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu who is also the Chief Minister of Nagaland. The NPCC and its president has no moral right to grumble or question the decision of the NPF to maintain […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/06/npcc-statement-a-political-nonsense-npf/

Poll petitions filed against 6 sitting MLAs

IMPHAL, Apr 21: Six different election petitions have been filed against six MLAs of 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly in the High Court of Manipur charging them with violation of the provisions of Representative of People’s Act, 1951 while submitting their nomination papers and other relevant documents for the recently concluded State Assembly election. The election […]

IMPHAL, Apr 21: Six different election petitions have been filed against six MLAs of 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly in the High Court of Manipur charging them with violation of the provisions of Representative of People’s Act, 1951 while submitting their nomination papers and other relevant documents for the recently concluded State Assembly election. The election […]

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Decks cleared for counting of votes today from 8 am

IMPHAL, Mar 10: Altogether 28 polling stations of eight Assembly Constituencies went to repoll today amid stringent security arrangement. Briefing media persons at his Lamphelpat office today, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) VK Dewangan said that polling parties who were assigned duty for the repoll would reach their respective district headquarters by this midnight. Scrutiny would […]

IMPHAL, Mar 10: Altogether 28 polling stations of eight Assembly Constituencies went to repoll today amid stringent security arrangement. Briefing media persons at his Lamphelpat office today, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) VK Dewangan said that polling parties who were assigned duty for the repoll would reach their respective district headquarters by this midnight. Scrutiny would […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/decks-cleared-for-counting-of-votes-today-from-8-am/

Peaceful repolls in 34 polling stations in Manipur

IMPHAL, March 9:   Peaceful repolls are reported in 34 polling stations in eight districts of Manipur on Thursday. State Chief Election Officer Vivek Kumar Dewangan disclosed that the repolls were being held as per directives of the Election Commission. There was tight security at the polling stations to ensure that there was no untoward incident.  A […]

IMPHAL, March 9:   Peaceful repolls are reported in 34 polling stations in eight districts of Manipur on Thursday. State Chief Election Officer Vivek Kumar Dewangan disclosed that the repolls were being held as per directives of the Election Commission. There was tight security at the polling stations to ensure that there was no untoward incident.  A […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/peaceful-repolls-in-34-polling-stations-in-manipur/

Manipur Elections 2017: 86% turnout amid reports of proxy voting

The turnout in 22 Assembly constituencies was the highest since the 2009 Lok Sabha election. Reports of alleged proxy voting in Ukhrul district marred polling in Manipur as 86 per cent voters turned out in the second and the last phase of the Assembly election on Wednesday. The turnout in 22 Assembly constituencies was the […]

The turnout in 22 Assembly constituencies was the highest since the 2009 Lok Sabha election. Reports of alleged proxy voting in Ukhrul district marred polling in Manipur as 86 per cent voters turned out in the second and the last phase of the Assembly election on Wednesday. The turnout in 22 Assembly constituencies was the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/manipur-elections-2017-86-turnout-amid-reports-of-proxy-voting/

NOTA and its growing relevance

Around 11 lakh people of Manipur are eligible to exercise their right to adult franchise in the first phase of the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election scheduled on March 4. Altogether 168 candidates including seven women would be vying for 38 Assembly seats. Out of these 11 lakh people or so, how many people would […]

Around 11 lakh people of Manipur are eligible to exercise their right to adult franchise in the first phase of the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election scheduled on March 4. Altogether 168 candidates including seven women would be vying for 38 Assembly seats. Out of these 11 lakh people or so, how many people would […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/nota-and-its-growing-relevance-2/

EC orders FIR against Manipur BJP office bearers over advertisement in newspapers

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission tonight ordered registration of an FIR against office bearers “concerned” of Manipur BJP for publishing an advertisement without the requisite approval from the certification panel. On the basis of a report by poll authorities in Manipur, it also directed the state chief electoral officer get FIRs filed against eight newspapers […]

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission tonight ordered registration of an FIR against office bearers “concerned” of Manipur BJP for publishing an advertisement without the requisite approval from the certification panel. On the basis of a report by poll authorities in Manipur, it also directed the state chief electoral officer get FIRs filed against eight newspapers […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/ec-orders-fir-against-manipur-bjp-office-bearers-over-advertisement-in-newspapers/