In Manipur, the leaders of national political parties have intensified the election campaign to woo the voters. BJP leaders Sarbananda Sonowal and Pratima Bhaumik campaigned for the BJP candidates today in different places in the State. <br />''<br />''While speaking at an election rally held in Bishnupur district today, Mr Sonowal said that despite being in power many times in the Centre as well as in Manipur, the Congress party led governments have always been neglecting the North East Region. He said that during the Congress party governments in Manipur, the state witnessed terror, crimes and killings of innocent people. He highlighted that now Manipur has joined the path of development and peace under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. He said, Prime Minister Modi is working tirelessly for the development of the State.<br />'' <br />''Meanwhile, the Congress party announced that the party leader Rahul Gandhi will arrive in Imphal tomorrow and will address an election rally in Imphal.<br />'' <br />''Addressing a press conference held today at Imphal, AICC In-Charge Manipur Jairam Ramesh claimed that Congress will come to power in the State this time. He alleged that Five years of BJP led government in Manipur was full of misgovernance.<br />''The Shiv Sena party released its Manipur Election Manifesto today at Imphal. The party National Secretary and MP (Rajya Sabha) Anil Desai released the Manifesto in presence of other party leaders.<br />''<br />''<br />''<br />