Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1980
Abdul Salam of Independent won the Wabgai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 1980 state assembly election, securing 2,634 votes (21.50% vote share). The runner-up was Noarem Mahondas (Independent) with 1,894 votes.
A total of 8 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 | Abdul Salam | 2634 | 21.50% | Independent |
| 2 | Noarem Mahondas | 1894 | 15.40% | Independent |
| 3 | Noirangthem Sajou | 1768 | 14.40% | Manipur Peoples Party |
| 4 | Habibur Rahaman | 1596 | 13.00% | Janta Party |
| 5 | Yumnam Gambhir | 1503 | 12.30% | Communist Party Of India |
| 6 | Md. Jakup Ali | 1408 | 11.50% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 7 | Taher Ali | 794 | 6.50% | Independent |
| 8 | Khuraijam Sajou | 666 | 5.40% | Indian National Congress (U) |
The Wabgai constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1980 Assembly election, 8 candidates contested for this seat. Abdul Salam (Independent) emerged as the winner securing 2,634 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.