Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2000
Laishram Kerani Singh of Indian National Congress won the Moirang Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 2000 state assembly election, securing 5,140 votes (20.90% vote share). The runner-up was Salam Gopal Singh (Federal Party Of Manipur) with 4,771 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 | Laishram Kerani Singh | 5140 | 20.90% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Salam Gopal Singh | 4771 | 19.40% | Federal Party Of Manipur |
| 3 | Muhammad Heshamuddin | 3929 | 16.00% | Manipur State Congress Party |
| 4 | Mairembam Mani | 2691 | 10.90% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 5 | Muhamad Abdul Matalib | 2589 | 10.50% | Mahabharat Peples Party |
| 6 | Mairembam Manihar | 2019 | 8.20% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 7 | Hemam Bir Singh | 1826 | 7.40% | Samata Party |
| 8 | Soraisam Ibohal | 1630 | 6.60% | Communist Party Of India |
| 9 | Shagolsem Kulla Meitei | 29 | 0.10% | Revolutionary Socialist Party |
The Moirang constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2000 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Laishram Kerani Singh (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 5,140 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.