#Politics

Pradyot Kishore Debbarman Announces Exit From Active Politics

Tipra Motha Party leader Pradyot Kishore Debbarman says he is leaving active politics to lead a quiet life following disputes over a state accord.

Nihar Jamatia • 6 Sep 2026

Tripura CM Saha Denounces Muscle Politics Ahead of Local Elections

Tripura CM Manik Saha slammed the opposition for divisive tactics, vowing that the BJP-led NDA will focus on development during upcoming local elections.

Nihar Jamatia • 6 Sep 2026

Manipur Finalizes Voter Rolls With Net Gain of 26,221 Electors

Manipur published its final electoral rolls for 60 constituencies, counting 1,960,620 voters after an intensive statewide verification and revision process.

Ranjana Devi • 6 Sep 2026

Banned Manipur Militant Coalition Claims Responsibility for Grenade Attacks

Five outlawed groups in Manipur have claimed responsibility for recent grenade attacks on two lawmakers and a fuel station in the Thoubal district.

Sanajaoba Chongtham • 6 Sep 2026

Sikkim Electoral Roll Drops by 54,000 After Intensive Revision

Sikkim's 2026 electoral roll now lists 418,467 voters after officials purged over 54,000 names during a statewide intensive review process.

Riya Lepcha • 6 Sep 2026

Meghalaya BJP Distances Itself From Sanjay Sharma Over Bible Insult

Meghalaya BJP condemns former member Sanjay Sharma for allegedly insulting the Bible and has launched an investigation into his party status.

Walrik Marak • 6 Sep 2026

Former UDP leader Jemino Mawthoh to join BJP

Jemino Mawthoh will join the BJP on September 12 after 15 months of political silence to help bridge the gap between Meghalaya and the central government.

NEWire Desk • 6 Sep 2026

Manipur Pushes for 1951 NRC Cut-off as Center Delays Census

The Center officially deferred Manipur's census house-listing, while local groups demand a 1951-based NRC update before any state population count.

Ratan Singh • 5 Sep 2026

Kuki Inpi Manipur Demands Separate Administration Over Alleged State Bias

Kuki Inpi Manipur is pushing for a separate administration with a legislature, citing systemic discrimination and ongoing violence against Kuki-Zo tribes.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 5 Sep 2026

Manik Sarkar Accuses Ruling Party of Blocking Opposition Nominations

Former Tripura CM Manik Sarkar claims the ruling party is using threats to stop Left Front candidates from filing Village Council election papers.

Nihar Jamatia • 5 Sep 2026

Congress Suffers Blow as 11 Panchayat Members Defect to BJP in Nagaon

Eleven Lahorighat panchayat members quit the Congress party to join the BJP, shaking up the political field ahead of the upcoming Nagaon by-election.

Bibar Daimary • 5 Sep 2026

Vincent Pala Denies Rumors of Kharlukhi Joining Congress

Meghalaya Congress chief Vincent H. Pala shuts down claims that former NPP leader Wanwei Roy Kharlukhi is defecting to his party following a resignation.

NEWire Desk • 4 Sep 2026

NPP Rejects Merger Rumors with BJP Amid Bypoll Campaign

NPP leader Sniawbhalang Dhar denies party alignment with BJP, focusing on development while campaigning for D.R.L. Nonglait in Mawryngkneng.

NEWire Desk • 4 Sep 2026

UDP Legislators Negotiate With BJP as Meghalaya Alliance Tensions Rise

Nine UDP MLAs are in talks with the BJP, sparking questions on whether a formal merger is looming or if it serves as leverage against the NPP-led state.

Walrik Marak • 4 Sep 2026

Sikkim Police officer alleges assault at political rally

An officer claims he was assaulted at a Citizen Action Party event in Ranipool. The party denies the charges, claiming the officer joined voluntarily.

Riya Lepcha • 4 Sep 2026

Naga Political Groups Demand Action on India Peace Agreements

Naga National Political Groups are pushing for the implementation of peace deals with India to resolve long-standing political conflict.

Priyanka Moirangthem • 4 Sep 2026

Tripura Village Committee Election Nominations Hit 763

Candidates filed 763 nominations for the TTAADC village polls. Voting happens September 28 for 4,597 seats with heavy security measures in place.

Nihar Jamatia • 4 Sep 2026

BJYM Leaders Gather in Pakke-Kessang to Boost Youth Mobilization

BJYM officials met in Pakke-Kessang on September 4 to improve youth engagement and coordination within the party at the grassroots level.

Rinchen K • 4 Sep 2026

Nagaland Assembly Backs New Frontier Authority for Eastern Districts

Legislators in Nagaland have formally backed the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill, aiming to spark development across six eastern districts.

Naro Jamir • 3 Sep 2026

Naga Political Group Warns Against Tinkering with Article 371(A)

The WC, NNPGs warns that changing Article 371(A) could revive the Naga political conflict as they wait for the government to finalize peace terms.

Naro Jamir • 3 Sep 2026