The high decibel campaign that this seat witnessed in past elections is missing as the situation remains tense in the northeastern state that has been engulfed by ethnic violence since May last year. In fact, chief minister N Biren Singh recently had to tell his party workers to engage with people and that there is nothing to fear.
The BJP on Tuesday nominated Manipur Education Minister Thounaojam Basantakumar Singh from the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha seat, dropping sitting MP and Union minister Rajkumar Ranjan Singh.
The commemorative plaque honouring the Japanese soldiers who sacrificed their lives during World War II at Maibam Lotpa Ching (Red Hill) was unveiled at the old tomb (Ireito) in Maibam Lotpa Ching Nambol, Bishnupur district.