Manipur Assembly Election result: BJP ahead in 17 constituencies, Congress trails behind in 5

As counting is underway in Manipur, early numbers indicate that the BJP is leading in 17 seats, while the Congress is leading in 5 assembly constituencies.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh is currently leading by 2,598 votes in the Heingang constituency.

Exit polls have mostly predicted that the BJP would be emerging as the single-largest party in Manipur.

The elections were held in two phases on February 28 and March 5 for the 60-seat Assembly. The ruling BJP and its two estranged allies — National People’s Party (NPP) and Naga People’s Front (NPF) — fought the elections separately.