Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1995
Yumnam Jiten of Mahabharat Peples Party won the Oinam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 1995 state assembly election, securing 6,651 votes (39.30% vote share). The runner-up was Keisham Apabi Devi (Indian National Congress) with 6,373 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 | Yumnam Jiten | 6651 | 39.30% | Mahabharat Peples Party |
| 2 | Keisham Apabi Devi | 6373 | 37.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Oinam Tombi | 2416 | 14.30% | Federal Party Of Manipur |
| 4 | Ngangom Tomba | 1015 | 6.00% | Independent |
| 5 | Nilababu Oinam | 384 | 2.30% | Janata Dal |
| 6 | Nongthombam Nimai | 104 | 0.60% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
The Oinam constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1995 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Yumnam Jiten (Mahabharat Peples Party) emerged as the winner securing 6,651 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.