Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1980
Khundrakpam Pulinkant Singh of Indian National Congress (U) won the Bishenpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 1980 state assembly election, securing 2,531 votes (20.40% vote share). The runner-up was Konthoujam Gojendro Singh (Independent) with 2,257 votes.
A total of 10 candidates contested this assembly seat. State Assembly elections elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using India's First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, and the party or alliance winning a majority of seats forms the state government. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency information are shown below.
| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khundrakpam Pulinkant Singh | 2531 | 20.40% | Indian National Congress (U) |
| 2 | Konthoujam Gojendro Singh | 2257 | 18.20% | Independent |
| 3 | R. K. Dhanachandra Singh | 1621 | 13.10% | Janta Party |
| 4 | Thiyam Udhob Singh | 1554 | 12.50% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 5 | Akhijam Ketuki Singh | 1311 | 10.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Khomdram Chanu Bilashini | 1245 | 10.10% | Communist Party Of India |
| 7 | Ningthoujam Mangi Singh | 1058 | 8.50% | Janta Party (SECULAR) |
| 8 | Sougaijam Tomba Singh | 605 | 4.90% | Independent |
| 9 | Ningthojam Dhananjoy | 171 | 1.40% | Manipur Peoples Party |
| 10 | Mairembam Nilachandra Singh | 40 | 0.30% | Independent |
The Bishenpur constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1980 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Khundrakpam Pulinkant Singh (Indian National Congress (U)) emerged as the winner securing 2,531 votes.
State Assembly elections in India determine which party or coalition forms the state government. The party or alliance winning a majority of Assembly seats in a state gets to form the government and appoint the Chief Minister. Unlike Lok Sabha elections which are held simultaneously across India, each state follows its own election cycle, typically every five years.
How to read this data: The candidate table above shows all contestants ranked by position. The vote percentage column shows each candidate's share of the total votes polled in this constituency. The bar chart visualizes the top candidates' vote counts for quick comparison.