Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1980
Paonam Achow of Independent won the Uripok Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 1980 state assembly election, securing 2,140 votes (26.80% vote share). The runner-up was L. Raghumani (Janta Party) with 1,242 votes.
A total of 10 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 | Paonam Achow | 2140 | 26.80% | Independent |
| 2 | L. Raghumani | 1242 | 15.60% | Janta Party |
| 3 | L. Gokulchandra | 1147 | 14.40% | Manipur Peoples Party |
| 4 | M. Meghachandra | 1088 | 13.60% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 5 | Th. Meghachandra | 922 | 11.60% | Communist Party Of India |
| 6 | N. Tombi Singh | 568 | 7.10% | Indian National Congress (U) |
| 7 | Kh. Ibochouba | 470 | 5.90% | Independent |
| 8 | Konthoujam Mangi | 311 | 3.90% | Independent |
| 9 | R. K. Gambhir Singh | 53 | 0.70% | Independent |
| 10 | R. K. Manisana | 40 | 0.50% | Independent |
The Uripok constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1980 Assembly election, 10 candidates contested for this seat. Paonam Achow (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 2,140 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.