Political Parties of Manipur

Political parties of Manipur comprises of the state parties and the national parties which contest elections in the state of Manipur to constitute the Legislative Assembly of the state. The popular parties that have gained national importance like the Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have left an indelible mark as national parties in the state of Manipur. The state parties of Manipur have earned their popularity in the state for their contribution in the development of the state of Manipur.

The national party, Indian National Congress has participated in elections in the state of Manipur. The Bharatiya Janata Party is another national party that has contributed immensely to the development of the state of Manipur. However, the state parties in Manipur have been more effective and persistent in their contribution towards improving the conditions of the people of the state.

Some of the parties like the Manipur Peoples Party have been in the political scenario since the 1960s. The Nikhil Manipuri Hindu Mahasabha is another state political party of Manipur that existed as an organization in the pre independence era. The Naga National Party in Manipur represents and protects the right of the tribal people of the state, who are minorities in Manipur. Some of the other political parties of the state of Manipur comprise of the newly formed Manipur National Conference and the Democratic Revolutionary Peoples Party.

The political parties of Manipur are the representatives of the people of the state and protect the rights of those they represent.