Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Hangkhanpao of Janata Dal won the Chandel Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 13,030 votes (45.40% vote share). The runner-up was L. Benjamin (Federal Party Of Manipur) with 10,464 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 | Hangkhanpao | 13030 | 45.40% | Janata Dal |
| 2 | L. Benjamin | 10464 | 36.50% | Federal Party Of Manipur |
| 3 | Kl. Rocky | 4868 | 17.00% | Samata Party |
| 4 | Nehkhothang | 103 | 0.40% | Samajwadi Janata Party (RASHTRIYA) |
| 5 | B.D. Behring Anal | 68 | 0.20% | Indian National Congress |
| 6 | St. Kolari Anal | 51 | 0.20% | Independent |
| 7 | W.S. Johnson Anal | 43 | 0.20% | Mahabharat Peples Party |
| 8 | Thanglenmang Kuki | 24 | 0.10% | Kuki National Assembly |
| 9 | Thangjalet | 23 | 0.10% | Nagaland Peoples Party |
| 10 | Jangkhopao | 10 | 0.00% | Independent |
The Chandel constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Hangkhanpao (Janata Dal) emerged as the winner securing 13,030 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.