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BJP leading in 3 seats, Congress in 2 seats in Manipur

10:05 AM Mar 11, 2017 | Team Udayavani |

Imphal: Opposition BJP is leading in three Assembly constituencies of Manipur and the Congress is ahead in two constituencies after the first round of counting, Election Commission officials said.

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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh (INC) is leading over Leitanthem Basanta Singh (BJP) in Thoubal Assembly seat by over 2000votes.

Human rights activist Irom Sharmila of PRJA is trailing behind by securing just 26 votes in Thoubal.

While the BJP is leading in Konthoujam, Chandel and Thangmeiband, the Congress is leading in Lilong.

The Naga People’s Front is leading in Mao (ST) Assembly seat.

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Elections to the 60-member Manipur Assembly were held in two phases on March 4 and 8.

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