Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2002
Dr. Nimai Chand Luwang of Mahabharat Peples Party won the Wangkhem Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 2002 state assembly election, securing 6,139 votes (29.60% vote share). The runner-up was Thokchom Chandra Singh (Manipur State Congress Party) with 6,065 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 | Dr. Nimai Chand Luwang | 6139 | 29.60% | Mahabharat Peples Party |
| 2 | Thokchom Chandra Singh | 6065 | 29.30% | Manipur State Congress Party |
| 3 | Sorokhaibam Joychandra Singh | 3239 | 15.60% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Dr. Ibochouba Longjam | 2734 | 13.20% | Manipur National Conference |
| 5 | Laishram Kadamjit | 2556 | 12.30% | Federal Party Of Manipur |
The Wangkhem constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2002 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Dr. Nimai Chand Luwang (Mahabharat Peples Party) emerged as the winner securing 6,139 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.