Manipur, located in northeast India, boasts Imphal as its capital city. It shares borders with the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south, and Assam to the west. Additionally, it shares boundaries with two regions of Myanmar, namely Sagaing Region to the east and Chin State to the south.
Manipur General Elections 2024
Manipur has two seats in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. These two seats are known as Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency and Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency.
Manipur is scheduled to conduct its elections in two phases due to security concerns arising from incidents of violence since May 2023. The polling dates for Manipur are set for April 19 and April 26, with the results slated to be declared on June 4. Inner Manipur constituency will cast its votes on April 19, while Outer Manipur will vote on both April 19 and April 26.
| Number of seats | 2 |
| Issue of gazette notification | March 20 and 28 |
| Last date to submit nomination | March 27 and 28 |
| Last date of withdrawal of candidature | March 30 and April 8 |
| Date of election | April 19 and April 26 |
| Result Announcement | 4 Jun 2024 |
Election History
During the 2019 General Assembly Elections, both Inner Manipur and Outer Manipur constituencies experienced highly competitive contests. In Inner Manipur, there was an 81.16% voter turnout. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate, Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, emerged victorious with a margin of 17,755 votes, securing a total of 2,63,632 votes. Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh defeated Oinam Nabakishore Singh of the Indian National Congress (INC), who garnered 2,45,877 votes.
Similarly, Outer Manipur witnessed a fiercely contested battle with an 84.21% voter turnout in 2019. The Naga Peoples Front (NPF) candidate, Lorho S. Pfoze, clinched victory with a substantial margin of 73,782 votes, securing a total of 3,63,527 votes. Lorho S. Pfoze defeated Houlim Shokhopao Mate of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who received 2,89,745 votes.
Political Parties Competing in 2024 Election
Since the conflict began in May last year, there have been no signs of election campaigning in the state. According to the All Manipur Meira Paibi Association, people are likely to either abstain from voting altogether or choose the "None Of The Above" (NOTA) option. However, despite the prevailing circumstances, there are still some political parties competing for the two seats:
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): BJP has established a significant presence, especially after forming a coalition government in the state. It has been actively involved in state politics, contesting elections and aiming to implement its agenda and policies.
- The Naga People's Front (NPF): NPF holds influence, particularly in regions with a substantial Naga population like parts of Manipur. It champions the interests of the Naga community and has been a key player in shaping the political landscape of the state.
- The Indian National Congress (INC): INC remains a prominent political entity in Manipur, having a historical presence and strong grassroots support. It has traditionally been one of the main contenders in state elections, advocating for various social and economic issues.
- The Communist Party of India (CPI): CPI also maintains a presence in Manipur, advocating for leftist ideologies and working towards the welfare of the working class and marginalized communities.
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