Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1980
Leisangthem Chandramani of Janta Party won the Patsoi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 1980 state assembly election, securing 3,225 votes (26.50% vote share). The runner-up was Nongmaithem Ibomcha (Manipur Peoples Party) with 2,718 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 | Leisangthem Chandramani | 3225 | 26.50% | Janta Party |
| 2 | Nongmaithem Ibomcha | 2718 | 22.30% | Manipur Peoples Party |
| 3 | Ngasepam Nimai | 2240 | 18.40% | Indian National Congress (U) |
| 4 | Sapam Ibochal | 1927 | 15.80% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 5 | Raj Kumar Nokulsana | 1905 | 15.60% | Independent |
| 6 | Laurembam Nityai Singh | 165 | 1.40% | Indian National Congress (I) |
The Patsoi constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1980 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Leisangthem Chandramani (Janta Party) emerged as the winner securing 3,225 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.