Manipur · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2017
Oinam Lukhoi Singh of Indian National Congress won the Wangoi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Manipur in the 2017 state assembly election, securing 7,443 votes (28.40% vote share). The runner-up was Khuraijam Loken Singh (National People's Party) with 7,407 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 | Oinam Lukhoi Singh | 7443 | 28.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Khuraijam Loken Singh | 7407 | 28.20% | National People's Party |
| 3 | Salam Joy Singh | 6590 | 25.10% | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 4 | Sagolsem Achouba Singh | 3983 | 15.20% | Manipur National Democratic Front |
| 5 | Moirangmayum Thoiba Singh | 719 | 2.70% | Lok Jan Shakti Party |
The Wangoi constituency is part of the Manipur Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2017 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Oinam Lukhoi Singh (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 7,443 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.