Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2012
Wangkheimayum Brajabidhu Singh of Indian National Congress won the Lamsang Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 2012 state assembly election, securing 10,053 votes (40.40% vote share). The runner-up was Sorokhaibam Rajen Singh (Nationalist Congress Party) with 6,909 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 | Wangkheimayum Brajabidhu Singh | 10053 | 40.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Sorokhaibam Rajen Singh | 6909 | 27.80% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 3 | Pakchao Phijam | 6500 | 26.10% | Communist Party Of India |
| 4 | Khundrakpam Kanba Meitei | 736 | 3.00% | Manipur State Congress Party |
| 5 | Khoirom Raghumani Singh | 418 | 1.70% | All India Trinamool Congress |
| 6 | Priyokumar Phijam | 280 | 1.10% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
The Lamsang constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2012 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Wangkheimayum Brajabidhu Singh (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 10,053 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.