Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2000
Moirangthem Hemanta Singh of Manipur State Congress Party won the Wangjing Tentha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 2000 state assembly election, securing 7,288 votes (35.10% vote share). The runner-up was Moirangthem Nara Singh (Communist Party Of India) with 6,703 votes.
A total of 6 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 | Moirangthem Hemanta Singh | 7288 | 35.10% | Manipur State Congress Party |
| 2 | Moirangthem Nara Singh | 6703 | 32.30% | Communist Party Of India |
| 3 | Sapam Suresh Singh | 3205 | 15.50% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Sagolsem Ibochoubi Singh | 2017 | 9.70% | Indian National Congress |
| 5 | Khundrakpam Maniton | 1514 | 7.30% | Federal Party Of Manipur |
| 6 | Naorem Jugindro Singh | 10 | 0.10% | Independent |
The Wangjing Tentha constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2000 Assembly election, 6 candidates contested for this seat. Moirangthem Hemanta Singh (Manipur State Congress Party) emerged as the winner securing 7,288 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.