Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2012
L. Ibomcha Singh of Nationalist Congress Party won the Keisamthong Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 2012 state assembly election, securing 9,795 votes (46.80% vote share). The runner-up was Langpoklakpam Jayantakumar Singh (Indian National Congress) with 8,336 votes.
A total of 6 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 | L. Ibomcha Singh | 9795 | 46.80% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 2 | Langpoklakpam Jayantakumar Singh | 8336 | 39.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Rajkumar Shivchandra | 2530 | 12.10% | All India Trinamool Congress |
| 4 | Yumnam Romola Devi | 178 | 0.90% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 5 | Changamayum Ganeshlal Singh | 81 | 0.40% | Manipur State Congress Party |
| 6 | Khundongbam Ojit | 30 | 0.10% | Shiv Sena |
The Keisamthong constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2012 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. L. Ibomcha Singh (Nationalist Congress Party) emerged as the winner securing 9,795 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.