Wangkhem Assembly constituency
Legislative Assembly constituency in Manipur State, India
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Wangkhem Legislative Assembly constituency is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Manipur state in India.[2]
| Wangkhem | |
|---|---|
| Constituency for the Manipur Legislative Assembly | |
| Constituency details | |
| Country | India |
| Region | Northeast India |
| State | Manipur |
| District | Thoubal |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Inner Manipur |
| Established | 1974 |
| Total electors | 33,866[1] |
| Reservation | None |
| Member of Legislative Assembly | |
| 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly | |
| Incumbent | |
| Party | INC |
| Alliance | MPSA |
| Elected year | 2022 |
It is part of Thoubal district. As of 2022, its representative in the Legislative Assembly is Keisham Meghachandra Singh of the Indian National Congress.[1]
Extent
Wangkhem is the 32nd among 60 constituencies of Manipur. It consists of 39 parts namely: 1 - Haokha Mamang Leikai (A), 2 - Haokha Mamang Leikai (B), 3 - Haokha Maning, 4 - Thoubal Khunou, 5 - Kiyam Wangmataba Leikai, 6 - Kiyam Siphai Litanpok Leikai, 7 - Kiyam Siphai Amurijam Leikai, 8 - Kiyam Siphai, 9 - Kiyam Siphai Khong Ahanbi, 10 - Kiyam Siphai Laithagol Leikai, 11 - Hayel Labuk, 12 - Phoudel Mamang Leikai, 13 - Phoudel Maning Leikai, 14 - Phoudel Keirambi, 15 - Singa Mathak Leikai, 16 - Singa Mayai Leikai, 17 - Singa Huidrom Leikai, 18 - Wangkhem (A), 19 - Wangkhem (B), 20 - Yairipok Bishnunaha Awang Leikai, 21 - Bishnunaha Mamang Leikai, 22 - Bishnunaha Makha Leikai, 23 - Charangpat Mamang Mathak, 24 - Charangpat Mamang Makha, 25 - Charangpat Maklang Maning Leikai, 26 - Charangpat Maklang Awang Leikai, 27 - Icham Khunou, 28 - Yairipok Bambon Leikai (A), 29 - Yairipok Bambon Leikai (B), 30 - Khoirom Mathak Leikai, 31 - Khoirom Laimang Leikai, 32 - Khoirom Kha-Thangba Leikai, 33 - Khoirom Heitroipokpi, 34 - Kekru Mathak Leikai, 35 - Kekru Makha Leikai, 36 - Sangomsang and Chaobok Kabui, 37 - Waithou, 38 - Yairipok Bishnunaha Mayai Leikai, and 39 - Charangpat Maklang Mayai Leikai.
Members of the Legislative Assembly
| Year | Name | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nimai Chand Luwang | Manipur Peoples Party | |
| 2007[4] | Keisham Meghachandra Singh | Indian National Congress | |
| 2012[5] | |||
| 2017[6] | |||
| 2022[1] | |||
Election results
Assembly Election 2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Keisham Meghachandra Singh | 8,889 | 29.36% | −10.16% | |
| BJP | Yumnam Nabachandra Singh | 7,597 | 25.09% | 9.09% | |
| RPI(A) | Dr. Nimai Chand Luwang | 7,100 | 23.45% | ||
| NPP | Kharibam Jiban Singh | 3,474 | 11.47% | ||
| JD(U) | Kangabam Jadu @ Jadumani Singh | 2,891 | 9.55% | ||
| Margin of victory | 1,292 | 4.27% | −5.81% | ||
| Turnout | 30,277 | 89.40% | −2.06% | ||
| Registered electors | 33,866 | 8.38% | |||
| INC hold | Swing | -10.16% | |||
Assembly Election 2017
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Keisham Meghachandra Singh | 11,293 | 39.52% | 0.11% | |
| NEIDP | Yumnam Nabachandra Singh | 8,413 | 29.44% | ||
| BJP | Oinam Haridas Singh | 4,573 | 16.00% | ||
| LJP | Kangabam Jadu Singh | 3,986 | 13.95% | ||
| NOTA | None of the Above | 177 | 0.62% | ||
| Margin of victory | 2,880 | 10.08% | −2.29% | ||
| Turnout | 28,578 | 91.46% | 2.49% | ||
| Registered electors | 31,247 | 16.31% | |||
| INC hold | Swing | 0.11% | |||
Assembly Election 2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Keisham Meghachandra Singh | 9,418 | 39.40% | −7.41% | |
| MPP | Dr. Nimai Chand Luwang | 6,462 | 27.04% | −6.61% | |
| AITC | Md. Abdul Kadir | 6,321 | 26.45% | ||
| MSCP | Laishram Kadamjit Singh | 1,699 | 7.11% | ||
| Margin of victory | 2,956 | 12.37% | −0.80% | ||
| Turnout | 23,901 | 88.96% | −1.28% | ||
| Registered electors | 26,866 | 5.09% | |||
| INC hold | Swing | -7.41% | |||
Assembly Election 2007
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Keisham Meghachandra Singh | 10,801 | 46.81% | 31.19% | |
| MPP | Dr. Nimai Chand Luwang | 7,762 | 33.64% | 4.03% | |
| RJD | Lisham Chandrakishor Singh | 4,111 | 17.82% | ||
| BJP | P. Munal Singh | 215 | 0.93% | ||
| NCP | Dr. Ibochouba Longjam | 137 | 0.59% | ||
| Margin of victory | 3,039 | 13.17% | 12.81% | ||
| Turnout | 23,072 | 90.25% | −4.73% | ||
| Registered electors | 25,565 | 15.31% | |||
| INC gain from MPP | Swing | 17.20% | |||
Assembly Election 2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPP | Dr. Nimai Chand Luwang | 6,139 | 29.61% | ||
| MSCP | Thokchom Chandra Singh | 6,065 | 29.25% | 17.43% | |
| INC | Sorokhaibam Joychandra Singh | 3,239 | 15.62% | −20.02% | |
| Manipur National Conference | Dr. Ibochouba Longjam | 2,734 | 13.19% | ||
| FPM | Laishram Kadamjit Singh | 2,556 | 12.33% | −3.62% | |
| Margin of victory | 74 | 0.36% | −15.16% | ||
| Turnout | 20,733 | 94.98% | 0.91% | ||
| Registered electors | 22,170 | 3.82% | |||
| MPP gain from INC | Swing | -14.69% | |||
Assembly Election 2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Dr. Nimai Chand Luwang | 7,057 | 35.64% | −8.66% | |
| SAP | Dr. Ibochouba Longjam | 3,985 | 20.12% | −0.42% | |
| FPM | L. Kadamjit Singh | 3,159 | 15.95% | ||
| BJP | Nongthombam Shamu Singh | 3,136 | 15.84% | ||
| MSCP | Pangambam Munal Singh | 2,341 | 11.82% | ||
| Margin of victory | 3,072 | 15.51% | 6.38% | ||
| Turnout | 19,802 | 93.48% | −0.58% | ||
| Registered electors | 21,354 | 11.78% | |||
| INC hold | Swing | -8.66% | |||
Assembly Election 1995
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Dr. Nimai Chand Luwang | 7,873 | 44.30% | −15.88% | |
| MPP | Longjam Ibotomba Singh | 6,249 | 35.16% | −2.37% | |
| SAP | Pangambam Munal Singh | 3,651 | 20.54% | ||
| Margin of victory | 1,624 | 9.14% | −13.50% | ||
| Turnout | 17,773 | 94.06% | −1.88% | ||
| Registered electors | 19,103 | −1.58% | |||
| INC hold | Swing | -15.88% | |||
Assembly Election 1990
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Nimaichand Luwang | 11,022 | 60.17% | 43.42% | |
| MPP | Nongthombam Shamu Singh | 6,875 | 37.53% | 17.59% | |
| Independent | Pangabam Ibothoi | 420 | 2.29% | ||
| Margin of victory | 4,147 | 22.64% | 15.77% | ||
| Turnout | 18,317 | 95.94% | 6.26% | ||
| Registered electors | 19,410 | 8.49% | |||
| INC gain from Independent | Swing | 33.36% | |||
Assembly Election 1984
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Nahakpam Nimai Chand Luwang | 4,193 | 26.81% | ||
| MPP | Ibotonm Mazid | 3,119 | 19.94% | 18.48% | |
| INC | Konsam Gulap | 2,620 | 16.75% | ||
| Independent | Kshetrimayum Biramangol | 2,479 | 15.85% | ||
| Independent | Pangambam Munal Singh | 1,504 | 9.62% | ||
| Independent | Nongthombam Shamu Singh | 1,451 | 9.28% | ||
| Independent | Koijan Kalabi | 124 | 0.79% | ||
| Margin of victory | 1,074 | 6.87% | 0.82% | ||
| Turnout | 15,640 | 89.68% | 1.47% | ||
| Registered electors | 17,891 | 18.10% | |||
| Independent hold | Swing | 3.92% | |||
Assembly Election 1980
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Pangambam Munal Singh | 2,991 | 22.89% | ||
| Independent | Iboton | 2,201 | 16.84% | ||
| INC(U) | Konsam Gulap | 2,114 | 16.18% | ||
| Independent | Chakpram Angou | 1,190 | 9.11% | ||
| Independent | Sorokhaibam Chourajit | 987 | 7.55% | ||
| JP | Md. Chaoba | 915 | 7.00% | ||
| INC(I) | Laishram Modhu Singh | 892 | 6.83% | ||
| Independent | Chanam Badeswor | 750 | 5.74% | ||
| Independent | Thagjam Nongyal | 493 | 3.77% | ||
| Independent | Sijagurumayum Gopendra Sharma | 278 | 2.13% | ||
| MPP | Chungkham Janmajoy | 191 | 1.46% | −22.26% | |
| Margin of victory | 790 | 6.05% | 0.04% | ||
| Turnout | 13,068 | 88.21% | −4.15% | ||
| Registered electors | 15,149 | 22.71% | |||
| Independent gain from MPP | Swing | -0.84% | |||
Assembly Election 1974
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPP | Chaoba | 2,641 | 23.73% | ||
| INC | Laishram Modhu Singh | 1,973 | 17.73% | ||
| Independent | Thanjgam Jatra | 1,827 | 16.41% | ||
| Independent | Pangambam Munal Singh | 1,704 | 15.31% | ||
| Independent | Kongram Gulap Singh | 1,573 | 14.13% | ||
| INC(O) | Sorokhaibam Chourajit | 1,413 | 12.69% | ||
| Margin of victory | 668 | 6.00% | |||
| Turnout | 11,131 | 92.36% | |||
| Registered electors | 12,345 | ||||
| MPP win (new seat) | |||||