Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2002
Chungkhokai Doungel of Nationalist Congress Party won the Saikul Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 2002 state assembly election, securing 9,989 votes (35.40% vote share). The runner-up was Doukhomang Khongsai (Samata Party) with 7,827 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 | Chungkhokai Doungel | 9989 | 35.40% | Nationalist Congress Party |
| 2 | Doukhomang Khongsai | 7827 | 27.70% | Samata Party |
| 3 | Yamthong Haokip | 7733 | 27.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Soineimang | 1869 | 6.60% | Federal Party Of Manipur |
| 5 | Ch. Ajang Khongsai | 489 | 1.70% | Manipur State Congress Party |
| 6 | Nehkhomang (mangcha) Haokip | 291 | 1.00% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 7 | Haokhopao | 34 | 0.10% | Independent |
| 8 | Songlal | 15 | 0.10% | Lok Shakti |
| 9 | Jampao | 2 | 0.00% | Janata Dal (United) |
The Saikul constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2002 Assembly election, 9 candidates contested for this seat. Chungkhokai Doungel (Nationalist Congress Party) emerged as the winner securing 9,989 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.