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The state goes to polls on 28 January with 17,40,819 voters set to exercise their franchiseto select from among 279 candidates under the strict vigil of the heavily armed security
forces deployed across the state. While the Congress-led Secular Progressive Front that
has been in power for a record 10 years in the state has been receiving criticism for the
general state of apathy in Manipur and repeated blockades that have given rise to a black
market economy on an unprecedented scale, many believe that this election is not about
any real issues. With petrol pumps closed in absence of supplies, people have no recourse
but to buy fuel at rates as high as R180 per litre (petrol).
A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
cylinder is available for around R1,400. In the event of the Congress not getting the
adequate numbers, there are various permutations and combinations that are already
cylinder is available for around R1,400. In the event of the Congress not getting the
adequate numbers, there are various permutations and combinations that are already
being calibrated. So much so that the CPI's M. Nara Singh admitted that the
Trinamool Congress (TMC) is not untouchable in the case of Manipur.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) is not untouchable in the case of Manipur.
Tipping point
Corruption is not likely to be a big issue, with the electorate to some extent resigned to the state of political affairs. However,
the repeal of Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, is considered to be the main issue and has been the growing demand
of the electorate. Factors such as the NPF fighting elections for the first time in the state, the TMC planning a dent in its base
and the seven underground groups banning the Congress from campaigning may prove a headache for the ruling party. Unlike
other states, religion or delimitation are not factors in Manipur. The state's history shows that whenever there is a party in
power at the Centre, the same party comes to power in the state.
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Source:Mint e-paper,Dated 26 Jan 2012 Exit Pole.