Thoubal district is one of the sixteen districts of Manipur state in northeastern India. This district is bounded by Imphal East on the north,Kangpokpi District and Tengnoupal District districts on the east,Kakching district on the south and Imphal West district on the west. The district occupies an area of 324 km2. The population as of 2011 is 286,687. Thoubal town is the district headquarters. This district is known for Khongjom,where the last battle of the independence of Manipur was fought in April 1891 against the British army.
Thoubal is a town and municipal council with 18 wards,serving as the district headquarters in Thoubal district,in the Indian state of Manipur. The name 'Thoubal' derives from 'Athouba,' meaning brave people,symbolizing the courageous residents of the district. It is one of the larger towns in Manipur,known for its idyllic setting,featuring numerous lakes,rivers,paddy fields,and gardens. Thoubal is also a gateway to Southeast Asia,with the Trans-Asian Highway (AH1) passing through it,and is well-connected to Imphal,Kakching,Moreh,and Yairipok.
Wangjing is a town and a municipal council in Thoubal district in the Indian state of Manipur. It is about 6 km from district headquarters and an agricultural town in Thoubal district in the Indian state of Manipur. It is bordered by Heirok village in the east,Tentha village in the south-west,and on the other side by agricultural land. Wangjing River,a rivulet flowing down from the eastern hills,runs through the middle of the town,serving as a natural spring. It is connected to other parts of the state by the Imphal–Moreh national highway. It is the junction between Heirok and Tentha village.
Nongthombam Biren Singh is an Indian politician,former footballer and journalist who is currently serving as the 12th Chief Minister of Manipur since 2017,in addition to representing the Heingang Assembly constituency in the Manipur Legislative Assembly since 2002. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Besides being the chairman of Shri Shri Govindaji Temple Board,he is the first incumbent Chief Minister who serves as the president of the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board (LSTB),the temple development board of Lainingthou Sanamahi of the Sanamahi religion since 2021.
Radhabinod Koijam is a politician from Manipur. He briefly served as the 10th Chief Minister of Manipur in 2001.
In the 2008 Imphal bombings,at least 17 people were killed and more than 30 were injured on 21 October 2008.
Khangabok is a village located about 25 km south of Imphal,in the state of Manipur,India. Its jurisdiction falls under the Thoubal District Division. Khangabok is one of the largest villages in Manipur in terms of area and population.
Irom Chanu Sharmila,also known as the "Iron Lady of Manipur" or "Mengoubi" is an Indian civil rights activist,political activist,and poet from the Indian state of Manipur,which is located on the north-eastern side of India. In November 2000,she began a hunger strike for abolishing the Armed Forces Act,1958. After 16 years,she ended her fast in 2016,after being nasally force-fed for over 500 weeks in custody. Therefore,she has been viewed as the world's longest hunger striker. Amnesty International has declared her as a prisoner of conscience.
The 2012 Manipur Legislative Assembly election was held in Indian state of Manipur in Feb-March 2012,to elect 60 members to the Manipur Legislative Assembly.
Sapam Kunjakeswor Singh,also known as Sapam Keba,is a politician from the Indian state of Manipur. He is the incumbent MLA representing Patsoi Assembly Constituency in the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly. He represented the Patsoi assembly constituency during 2007–2012 in the 9th Manipur Legislative Assembly.
The People's Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRAJA) is a political party in the Indian state of Manipur. The party was founded in 2016 by Irom Sharmila,as a co-convener. The convener Erendro Leichombam has a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University and is a former consultant with the UNDP.
Pherzawl district is located in the southern part of the state of Manipur. It is bounded on the east by Churachandpur District;on the north by Tamenglong District,Noney District and Jiribam district;on the west by the Cachar District of Assam and on the South by Sinlung Hills,Mizoram. Pherzawl District has approximately 200 villages.
Maibam Kunjo Singh was an Indian politician and a Member of Manipur Legislative Assembly. He was elected as Member of the Legislative Assembly to the Manipur Legislative Assembly from Hiyanglam in Thoubal district,Manipur for four terms.
Okram Henry Singh is an Indian politician from Manipur and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was elected as a member of the Manipur Legislative Assembly from Wangkhei constituency in Imphal East District from the Indian National Congress in 2017 Manipur Legislative Assembly election. In 2021,he was defeated by Thangjam Arunkumar Singh with a huge margin of votes. He is the nephew of former Chief Minister of Manipur Okram Ibobi Singh.
Rajkumar Imo Singh,also known as R.K. Imo Singh is an Indian politician from the State of Manipur belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was earlier a member of the Indian National Congress,and was elected to the Manipur Legislative Assembly from Sagolband constituency in 2012 and 2017. He joined the BJP in 2021 and got re-elected in 2022.
Wangkhei is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Manipur state in India.
Thoubal Legislative Assembly constituency is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Manipur state in India.
Khangabok Legislative Assembly constituency is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Manipur state in India.
Elections to the Manipur Legislative Assembly were held in February 2002,to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Manipur,India. The Indian National Congress won the most seats as well as the popular vote,and Okram Ibobi Singh was appointed as the Chief Minister of Manipur. The Indian National Congress didn't have a majority of seats on its own and joined the Secular Proggresive Front alliance,along with the Communist Party of India,the Nationalist Congress Party and the Manipur State Congress Party.
Elections to the Manipur Legislative Assembly were held in February 2007,to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Manipur,India. The Indian National Congress won the most seats as well as the popular vote,and Okram Ibobi Singh was re-appointed as the Chief Minister of Manipur. The Indian National Congress was part of the Secular Proggresive Front alliance,along with the Communist Party of India,the Nationalist Congress Party and the Manipur State Congress Party.
