Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1980
Khangembam Manimohan Singh of Indian National Congress (I) won the Kumbi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 1980 state assembly election, securing 2,650 votes (23.20% vote share). The runner-up was Shanasham Bira Singh (Indian National Congress (U)) with 2,643 votes.
A total of 8 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 | Khangembam Manimohan Singh | 2650 | 23.20% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | Shanasham Bira Singh | 2643 | 23.20% | Indian National Congress (U) |
| 3 | Ningthoujam Mangi | 2546 | 22.30% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | Wahengbam Komol | 1887 | 16.60% | Janta Party |
| 5 | Patsangoam Kelijao | 1034 | 9.10% | Independent |
| 6 | Khangembam Tamulo | 457 | 4.00% | Independent |
| 7 | Naorem Tompok | 101 | 0.90% | Manipur Peoples Party |
| 8 | Tongbram Gourachand | 83 | 0.70% | Independent |
The Kumbi constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1980 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Khangembam Manimohan Singh (Indian National Congress (I)) emerged as the winner securing 2,650 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.