2017 Manipur Legislative Assembly election

The 2017 Manipur Legislative Assembly election was held in two phases on March 4 and March 8, 2017, to elect the 60 members of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly. This election marked a crucial political contest in the northeastern state of Manipur, characterized by the participation of major political parties, including the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The election was conducted under the supervision of the Election Commission of India amid tight security measures, given the state's history of political volatility and social unrest. The results, announced on March 11, revealed a significant challenge for the incumbent Congress party, as the BJP emerged as the single largest party, forming a coalition government with the support of regional allies, thus reshaping the political landscape of Manipur.