EC appoints 11 nodal officers for 2027 Manipur Assembly polls

Representational image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Eleven nodal officers have been appointed by the Election Commission for the smooth conduct of the Manipur Assembly polls next year, officials said on Wednesday (October 28, 2026).Senior IPS officer Kamei Angam Romanus has been named the nodal officer-in-charge of the law and order and security plan, while IAS officer Hungyo Worshang will take charge of excise, a notification issued by the Manipur CEO said on Tuesday (October 27, 2026) evening.Konsam Binku will look into election expenditure monitoring, and Khumanthem Diana will be the nodal officer for transport management, it said.Nodal officers have also been appointed for computerisation, cyber security, communication plan, and other categories.Assembly elections in Manipur are likely to be held in February-March next year.Senior officials of the Election Commission had visited Imphal last week to assess poll preparedness across all 16 districts of the northeastern state. Published - October 28, 2026 11:25 am IST