Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1980
Haojam Kangjamba Singh of Independent won the Thanga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 1980 state assembly election, securing 3,711 votes (36.80% vote share). The runner-up was Kaisanam Yaima (Janta Party (SECULAR)) with 2,958 votes.
A total of 5 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 | Haojam Kangjamba Singh | 3711 | 36.80% | Independent |
| 2 | Kaisanam Yaima | 2958 | 29.40% | Janta Party (SECULAR) |
| 3 | Salam Ibohal | 1907 | 18.90% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 4 | Salam Jayantkumar | 1398 | 13.90% | Janta Party |
| 5 | Labuktongbam Kondum | 99 | 1.00% | Manipur Peoples Party |
The Thanga constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1980 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Haojam Kangjamba Singh (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 3,711 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.