Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2012
Victor Keishing of Indian National Congress won the Phungyar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 2012 state assembly election, securing 8,525 votes (52.10% vote share). The runner-up was Honreikhui Kashung (Naga Peoples Front) with 6,830 votes.
A total of 4 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 | Victor Keishing | 8525 | 52.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Honreikhui Kashung | 6830 | 41.70% | Naga Peoples Front |
| 3 | Bountia Keishing | 967 | 5.90% | Manipur State Congress Party |
| 4 | Teresa Rimai | 55 | 0.30% | Shiv Sena |
The Phungyar constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2012 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Victor Keishing (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 8,525 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.