Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2000
Sorokhaibam Rajen Singh of Manipur State Congress Party won the Lamsang Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 2000 state assembly election, securing 6,840 votes (34.20% vote share). The runner-up was Wangkheimayum Brajabidhu Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) with 6,678 votes.
A total of 9 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 | Sorokhaibam Rajen Singh | 6840 | 34.20% | Manipur State Congress Party |
| 2 | Wangkheimayum Brajabidhu Singh | 6678 | 33.40% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 3 | Khomdram Robindro Singh | 3353 | 16.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Arambam Kumar Singh | 1051 | 5.30% | Janata Dal (United) |
| 5 | Phuritsabam Shyamo Singh | 786 | 3.90% | Janata Dal (Secular) |
| 6 | Anoubam Chidananda Sharma | 644 | 3.20% | Mahabharat Peples Party |
| 7 | Waikhom Priyokumar Singh | 388 | 1.90% | Federal Party Of Manipur |
| 8 | Thokchom Inaocha Singh | 135 | 0.70% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 8 | Mongjam Guno | 135 | 0.70% | Independent |
The Lamsang constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2000 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Sorokhaibam Rajen Singh (Manipur State Congress Party) emerged as the winner securing 6,840 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.