Manipur State Congress Party
| Manipur State Congress Party | |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Wahengbam Nipamacha |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | People’s Road, Imphal- 795001, Manipur |
| ECI Status | State Party[1] |
| Seats in the Legislative Assembly |
5 / 60 |
| Election symbol | |
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Politics of India Political parties Elections | |
Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP) is recognised state party in the Indian state of Manipur. The party was founded in 1997 by Wahengbam Nipamacha. The party was formed after a group of Ministers and legislators, led by former Speaker Nipamacha, broke away from the ruling Indian National Congress and floated the Party which subsequently formed the next government.[2] "Cultivator Cutting Crop" is the election symbol of the party.[3][4]
Elections
In 2002 Legislative Assembly elections in Manipur, Party had contested on 42 out of 60 seats and had won 7 seats.[4] In 2007 Assembly elections, party had contested on 6 seats but failed to win any seats.[5]
References
- ↑ "List of Political Parties and Election Symbols main Notification Dated 18.01.2013". India: Election Commission of India. 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ↑ Chaudhari, Kalyan (16 February 2002). "Uncertain in Manipur". Frontline. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ↑ "Election Symbols of Registered Political Parties in India". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 12 March 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Election Commission of India - State Elections 2002 - Party Wise Position in Manipur". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 13 March 2014.
- ↑ "Partywise position in Manipur - 2007". Retrieved 13 March 2014.