Five years ago, Brinda Thounaojam made the biggest drug-related arrest in Manipur history. Today, the ex-cop is one of the most vocal critics of Chief Minister Biren Singh’s policies in the midst of the ongoing ethnic conflict.
The petition was filed by former minister Okram Henry seeking a direction from the high court to declare the election of Arunkumar as a member of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly from Wangkhei constituency as void.
IFP Editorial: With the exodus of many senior leaders just before the elections, the once formidable state Congress seems to be acting like a drowning man grabbing at straws in a bid to survive as a viable political entity in the state.
By the end of the counting of votes today, if the party can pull off 31 of the 60 seats on its own, it will be a first full-fledged BJP government in the northeastern border state.