Wangkhem Legislative Assembly constituency is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Manipur state in India.
It is part of Thoubal district. As of 2022, its representative in the Legislative Assembly is Keisham Meghachandra Singh of the Indian National Congress.
Extent
Wangkhem is the 32nd among 60 constituencies of Manipur. It consists of 39 parts namely: 1 - Haokha Mamang Leikai (A), 2 - Haokha Mamang Leikai (B), 3 - Haokha Maning, 4 - Thoubal Khunou, 5 - Kiyam Wangmataba Leikai, 6 - Kiyam Siphai Litanpok Leikai, 7 - Kiyam Siphai Amurijam Leikai, 8 - Kiyam Siphai, 9 - Kiyam Siphai Khong Ahanbi, 10 - Kiyam Siphai Laithagol Leikai, 11 - Hayel Labuk, 12 - Phoudel Mamang Leikai, 13 - Phoudel Maning Leikai, 14 - Phoudel Keirambi, 15 - Singa Mathak Leikai, 16 - Singa Mayai Leikai, 17 - Singa Huidrom Leikai, 18 - Wangkhem (A), 19 - Wangkhem (B), 20 - Yairipok Bishnunaha Awang Leikai, 21 - Bishnunaha Mamang Leikai, 22 - Bishnunaha Makha Leikai, 23 - Charangpat Mamang Mathak, 24 - Charangpat Mamang Makha, 25 - Charangpat Maklang Maning Leikai, 26 - Charangpat Maklang Awang Leikai, 27 - Icham Khunou, 28 - Yairipok Bambon Leikai (A), 29 - Yairipok Bambon Leikai (B), 30 - Khoirom Mathak Leikai, 31 - Khoirom Laimang Leikai, 32 - Khoirom Kha-Thangba Leikai, 33 - Khoirom Heitroipokpi, 34 - Kekru Mathak Leikai, 35 - Kekru Makha Leikai, 36 - Sangomsang and Chaobok Kabui, 37 - Waithou, 38 - Yairipok Bishnunaha Mayai Leikai, and 39 - Charangpat Maklang Mayai Leikai.
Members of the Legislative Assembly
Election results
Vote share of winning candidates | | |
| 2022 | | 29.36% |
| 2017 | | 39.52% |
| 2012 | | 39.40% |
| 2007 | | 46.81% |
| 2002 | | 29.61% |
| 2000 | | 35.64% |
| 1995 | | 44.30% |
| 1990 | | 60.17% |
| 1984 | | 26.81% |
| 1980 | | 22.89% |
| 1974 | | 23.73% |
Assembly Election 2022
2022 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Wangkhem| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
|---|
| INC | Keisham Meghachandra Singh | 8,889 | 29.36% | −10.16% |
| BJP | Yumnam Nabachandra Singh | 7,597 | 25.09% | 9.09% |
| RPI(A) | Dr. Nimai Chand Luwang | 7,100 | 23.45% | |
| NPP | Kharibam Jiban Singh | 3,474 | 11.47% | |
| JD(U) | Kangabam Jadu @ Jadumani Singh | 2,891 | 9.55% | |
| Margin of victory | 1,292 | 4.27% | −5.81% |
| Turnout | 30,277 | 89.40% | −2.06% |
| Registered electors | 33,866 | | 8.38% |
| INC hold | Swing | -10.16% | |
Assembly Election 2017
2017 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Wangkhem| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
|---|
| INC | Keisham Meghachandra Singh | 11,293 | 39.52% | 0.11% |
| NEIDP | Yumnam Nabachandra Singh | 8,413 | 29.44% | |
| BJP | Oinam Haridas Singh | 4,573 | 16.00% | |
| LJP | Kangabam Jadu Singh | 3,986 | 13.95% | |
| NOTA | None of the Above | 177 | 0.62% | |
| Margin of victory | 2,880 | 10.08% | −2.29% |
| Turnout | 28,578 | 91.46% | 2.49% |
| Registered electors | 31,247 | | 16.31% |
| INC hold | Swing | 0.11% | |
Assembly Election 2012
2012 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Wangkhem| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
|---|
| INC | Keisham Meghachandra Singh | 9,418 | 39.40% | −7.41% |
| MPP | Dr. Nimai Chand Luwang | 6,462 | 27.04% | −6.61% |
| AITC | Md. Abdul Kadir | 6,321 | 26.45% | |
| MSCP | Laishram Kadamjit Singh | 1,699 | 7.11% | |
| Margin of victory | 2,956 | 12.37% | −0.80% |
| Turnout | 23,901 | 88.96% | −1.28% |
| Registered electors | 26,866 | | 5.09% |
| INC hold | Swing | -7.41% | |
Assembly Election 2007
2007 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Wangkhem| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
|---|
| INC | Keisham Meghachandra Singh | 10,801 | 46.81% | 31.19% |
| MPP | Dr. Nimai Chand Luwang | 7,762 | 33.64% | 4.03% |
| RJD | Lisham Chandrakishor Singh | 4,111 | 17.82% | |
| BJP | P. Munal Singh | 215 | 0.93% | |
| NCP | Dr. Ibochouba Longjam | 137 | 0.59% | |
| Margin of victory | 3,039 | 13.17% | 12.81% |
| Turnout | 23,072 | 90.25% | −4.73% |
| Registered electors | 25,565 | | 15.31% |
| INC gain from MPP | Swing | 17.20% | |
Assembly Election 2002
2002 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Wangkhem| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
|---|
| MPP | Dr. Nimai Chand Luwang | 6,139 | 29.61% | |
| MSCP | Thokchom Chandra Singh | 6,065 | 29.25% | 17.43% |
| INC | Sorokhaibam Joychandra Singh | 3,239 | 15.62% | −20.02% |
| Manipur National Conference | Dr. Ibochouba Longjam | 2,734 | 13.19% | |
| FPM | Laishram Kadamjit Singh | 2,556 | 12.33% | −3.62% |
| Margin of victory | 74 | 0.36% | −15.16% |
| Turnout | 20,733 | 94.98% | 0.91% |
| Registered electors | 22,170 | | 3.82% |
| MPP gain from INC | Swing | -14.69% | |
Assembly Election 2000
2000 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Wangkhem| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
|---|
| INC | Dr. Nimai Chand Luwang | 7,057 | 35.64% | −8.66% |
| SAP | Dr. Ibochouba Longjam | 3,985 | 20.12% | −0.42% |
| FPM | L. Kadamjit Singh | 3,159 | 15.95% | |
| BJP | Nongthombam Shamu Singh | 3,136 | 15.84% | |
| MSCP | Pangambam Munal Singh | 2,341 | 11.82% | |
| Margin of victory | 3,072 | 15.51% | 6.38% |
| Turnout | 19,802 | 93.48% | −0.58% |
| Registered electors | 21,354 | | 11.78% |
| INC hold | Swing | -8.66% | |
Assembly Election 1995
1995 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Wangkhem| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
|---|
| INC | Dr. Nimai Chand Luwang | 7,873 | 44.30% | −15.88% |
| MPP | Longjam Ibotomba Singh | 6,249 | 35.16% | −2.37% |
| SAP | Pangambam Munal Singh | 3,651 | 20.54% | |
| Margin of victory | 1,624 | 9.14% | −13.50% |
| Turnout | 17,773 | 94.06% | −1.88% |
| Registered electors | 19,103 | | −1.58% |
| INC hold | Swing | -15.88% | |
Assembly Election 1990
1990 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Wangkhem| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
|---|
| INC | Nimaichand Luwang | 11,022 | 60.17% | 43.42% |
| MPP | Nongthombam Shamu Singh | 6,875 | 37.53% | 17.59% |
| Independent | Pangabam Ibothoi | 420 | 2.29% | |
| Margin of victory | 4,147 | 22.64% | 15.77% |
| Turnout | 18,317 | 95.94% | 6.26% |
| Registered electors | 19,410 | | 8.49% |
| INC gain from Independent | Swing | 33.36% | |
Assembly Election 1984
1984 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Wangkhem| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
|---|
| Independent | Nahakpam Nimai Chand Luwang | 4,193 | 26.81% | |
| MPP | Ibotonm Mazid | 3,119 | 19.94% | 18.48% |
| INC | Konsam Gulap | 2,620 | 16.75% | |
| Independent | Kshetrimayum Biramangol | 2,479 | 15.85% | |
| Independent | Pangambam Munal Singh | 1,504 | 9.62% | |
| Independent | Nongthombam Shamu Singh | 1,451 | 9.28% | |
| Independent | Koijan Kalabi | 124 | 0.79% | |
| Margin of victory | 1,074 | 6.87% | 0.82% |
| Turnout | 15,640 | 89.68% | 1.47% |
| Registered electors | 17,891 | | 18.10% |
| Independent hold | Swing | 3.92% | |
Assembly Election 1980
1980 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Wangkhem| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
|---|
| Independent | Pangambam Munal Singh | 2,991 | 22.89% | |
| Independent | Iboton | 2,201 | 16.84% | |
| INC(U) | Konsam Gulap | 2,114 | 16.18% | |
| Independent | Chakpram Angou | 1,190 | 9.11% | |
| Independent | Sorokhaibam Chourajit | 987 | 7.55% | |
| JP | Md. Chaoba | 915 | 7.00% | |
| INC(I) | Laishram Modhu Singh | 892 | 6.83% | |
| Independent | Chanam Badeswor | 750 | 5.74% | |
| Independent | Thagjam Nongyal | 493 | 3.77% | |
| Independent | Sijagurumayum Gopendra Sharma | 278 | 2.13% | |
| MPP | Chungkham Janmajoy | 191 | 1.46% | −22.26% |
| Margin of victory | 790 | 6.05% | 0.04% |
| Turnout | 13,068 | 88.21% | −4.15% |
| Registered electors | 15,149 | | 22.71% |
| Independent gain from MPP | Swing | -0.84% | |
Assembly Election 1974
1974 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Wangkhem| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
|---|
| MPP | Chaoba | 2,641 | 23.73% | |
| INC | Laishram Modhu Singh | 1,973 | 17.73% | |
| Independent | Thanjgam Jatra | 1,827 | 16.41% | |
| Independent | Pangambam Munal Singh | 1,704 | 15.31% | |
| Independent | Kongram Gulap Singh | 1,573 | 14.13% | |
| INC(O) | Sorokhaibam Chourajit | 1,413 | 12.69% | |
| Margin of victory | 668 | 6.00% | |
| Turnout | 11,131 | 92.36% | |
| Registered electors | 12,345 | | |
| MPP win (new seat) |
See also
External links
- . eci.gov.in. Election Commission of India.
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