Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1980
Chungkhom Rajmuhon of Indian National Congress (I) won the Wangoi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 1980 state assembly election, securing 4,749 votes (42.30% vote share). The runner-up was Wahengbem Nipamcha (Janta Party) with 4,063 votes.
A total of 3 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 | Chungkhom Rajmuhon | 4749 | 42.30% | Indian National Congress (I) |
| 2 | Wahengbem Nipamcha | 4063 | 36.20% | Janta Party |
| 3 | Yumnam Birendra | 2427 | 21.60% | Indian National Congress (U) |
The Wangoi constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1980 Assembly election, 3 candidates contested for this seat. Chungkhom Rajmuhon (Indian National Congress (I)) emerged as the winner securing 4,749 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.