1972 Manipur Legislative Assembly election
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All 60 seats in the Manipur Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Registered608,403
Turnout75.89%
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Mohammed Alimuddin
Party INC MPP
Leader's seat Lilong
Seats before 16 New
Seats won 17 15
Seat change Increase1 –
Popular vote 30.02% 20.17%
CM before election

President's Rule

 Elected CM

Mohammed Alimuddin
MPP

Elections to the Manipur Legislative Assembly were held in March 1972 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Manipur, India. The Indian National Congress won the most seats, but Mohammed Alimuddin of the Manipur Peoples Party was appointed as the Chief Minister of Manipur.[1]

After the passing of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, Manipur was converted from a Union Territory to a State. The size of its Legislative Assembly was increased from 30 to 60 members.[2]

Result

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Indian National Congress135,67830.0217Increase1
Manipur Peoples Party91,14820.1715New
Communist Party of India45,76510.135Increase4
Socialist Party (India)24,1955.353New
Indian National Congress (Organisation)10,6992.371New
Communist Party of India (Marxist)2,9880.6600
Bharatiya Jana Sangh1,0040.220New
Independents140,47131.0819+10
Total451,948100.0060Increase30
Valid votes451,94897.89
Invalid/blank votes9,7442.11
Total votes461,692100.00
Registered voters/turnout608,40375.89
Source: ECI[3]

Elected Members

Results by constituency
Assembly Constituency Turnout % Winner Runner Up Margin
# Name Name Party Votes % Name Party Votes %
1 Sagolmang 78.09% Telem Bir INC 2,768 37.52% Thingbaijam Nongyai CPI 2,111 28.61% 657
2 Khundrakpam 85.30% Thokchom Kunjo Singh INC 1,863 25.66% Maibam Hera Lairellakpam CPI 1,649 22.71% 214
3 Kontha 81.32% R. K. Udaysana INC 2,193 33.30% Nongthombam Chaoba Singh Independent 1,912 29.03% 281
4 Khurai 75.23% Atomba Ngairangbamcha INC(O) 2,027 25.06% K. Bathakur Sharma Socialist 1,987 24.57% 40
5 Wangkhei 71.37% Seram Angouba Singh INC 2,512 34.66% Laishram Achewsingh Socialist 2,500 34.50% 12
6 Khergao 83.42% Wangkhem Ibhol Singh INC 2,561 29.03% Abdul Wahid MPP 2,003 22.70% 558
7 Thongju 80.75% Oinam Tomba Singh MPP 4,027 46.05% Kshetrimayum Muhori Singh INC 2,040 23.33% 1,987
8 Keirao 83.41% Mohamad Jaluddin MPP 3,964 51.15% Phanijoubam Muhol Singh INC 2,449 31.60% 1,515
9 Lamlai 75.68% Pheiroijam Parijat Singh CPI 2,331 25.77% Telem Nityai INC 1,912 21.13% 419
10 Top Chingtha 80.73% Loitongbam Amujou Singh Independent 3,194 31.51% Ashraf Ali MPP 2,944 29.04% 250
11 Mayang Imphal 85.81% Abdul Latip Independent 2,391 28.29% Khaidem Gulamjat Singh MPP 2,054 24.30% 337
12 Wangoi 88.41% Chungkham Rajmohan Singh MPP 3,794 46.34% Wanhengbam Nipamacha INC 3,330 40.67% 464
13 Lilong Chaji 77.76% Irengbam Tompok MPP 3,379 40.67% Pukh Ambam Horedro INC 2,438 29.34% 941
14 Singjamei 79.16% Loitongbam Sarat Singh MPP 2,024 23.93% Haobam Baruni Singh INC 2,013 23.80% 11
15 Sagolband 85.90% Thokchom Bira CPI 2,427 41.42% Salam Gambhir MPP 2,106 35.94% 321
16 Lamjaotongba 89.68% Nongthombam Ibomcha Independent 4,092 48.39% Thounaojam Tomba INC 2,669 31.56% 1,423
17 Keishamthong 77.24% Lasihram Manobi Independent 2,066 24.92% L. Bhagyachandra Singh Independent 1,665 20.08% 401
18 Malom Hiyanghang 84.77% Tokpam Sanajao Singh MPP 3,939 46.54% Raj Kumar Ranbir Singh INC 3,217 38.01% 722
19 Uripok 75.47% M. Meghachandra CPI 2,743 44.23% Khaidem Rajmani INC 1,932 31.16% 811
20 Thangmeiband 68.20% Shagolsemi Bomcha INC 3,249 43.07% Maibam Gouramani MPP 2,080 27.58% 1,169
21 Lamsang 80.22% Laishram Samungouba Singh MPP 2,108 27.41% K. Jugeshwar CPI 1,943 25.26% 165
22 Sekmai 75.97% Khwairakpam Chaoba MPP 2,930 48.61% Khangembam Leirijao INC 2,915 48.37% 15
23 Konthoujam 83.16% Khangembam Lakshman MPP 2,942 38.31% Thangjam Babu CPI 2,527 32.91% 415
24 Patsoi 86.95% L. Chandramani Independent 3,002 42.86% Akojam Kulachandra INC 2,359 33.68% 643
25 Nambol 85.28% Thounaojam Chaoba Singh MPP 5,007 52.22% H. Shamkishore Sharma INC 4,436 46.27% 571
26 Oinam 85.55% Yumnam Yaima MPP 4,585 54.90% Mutu Amutombi INC 3,581 42.88% 1,004
27 Bishnupur 79.79% Khaidem Ratha INC 3,170 34.29% Akoijam Ketuko Socialist 2,336 25.27% 834
28 Thanga 80.79% Haobijam Kangjamba Socialist 2,878 40.47% Salam Jayantakumar Singh INC 1,856 26.10% 1,022
29 Kumbi 78.26% Mairembam Koireng INC 2,961 29.57% Raidali Independent 2,889 28.85% 72
30 Moirang 80.98% Hemam Nilamani Independent 3,076 39.45% Kiyam INC 2,955 37.89% 121
31 Lilong 88.05% Mohammed Alimuddin MPP 4,456 56.48% Abdul Gani INC 3,289 41.69% 1,167
32 Khekman 90.56% Habibur Ramam INC 3,790 44.10% Thoudam Krishna Singh MPP 3,779 43.97% 11
33 Thoubal 87.24% Langpoklakpam Chadyaima MPP 4,290 53.17% Waikhom Mani INC 1,807 22.39% 2,483
34 Athokpam 87.79% Md Chaoba MPP 2,055 27.43% Sorokhaibam Chourajit Independent 2,034 27.15% 21
35 Khangabok 82.03% Thokchom Achouba CPI 3,623 47.11% M. D. Kutub Ali Independent 2,460 31.99% 1,163
36 Heirok 87.20% Mibotombi Singh INC 3,401 36.76% Moirangthem Yaima CPI 2,282 24.67% 1,119
37 Wangjing Tentha 85.74% Naorem Kunjobapu MPP 2,679 31.91% Laisram Khomdon INC(O) 2,180 25.97% 499
38 Kakching 88.13% Yengkhom Nimai Socialist 3,544 35.03% Mayanglambam I Botobi INC 3,345 33.06% 199
39 Hiyanglam 80.93% Kuidraom Rajbapu Singh Socialist 2,154 23.02% Naorem Kanhai Singh INC 2,067 22.09% 87
40 Sugnu 82.90% Mayanglambam Nilla CPI 3,512 36.80% Mayanglambam Kamal INC 3,403 35.66% 109
41 Chandel 76.36% H. T. Thungam Independent 6,064 58.40% Linus Liankhohao INC 4,163 40.09% 1,901
42 Tengnoupal 68.55% L Rongman INC 3,191 48.98% Solim Baite Independent 1,250 19.19% 1,941
43 Phungyar 66.28% Rishang Keishing Independent 2,849 64.05% Stephen Angkang INC 975 21.92% 1,874
44 Kanjong 63.10% K. Envey Independent 2,922 51.29% Kongsoi Lutthui Independent 1,271 22.31% 1,651
45 Chingai 74.81% P. Peter Independent 1,666 27.31% Som I Independent 1,069 17.52% 597
46 Ukhrul 74.04% Yangmaso Shaiza Independent 4,055 58.61% L Solomon INC 1,892 27.34% 2,163
47 Saikul 65.30% R Voi Independent 2,053 25.22% Thongkhopao Independent 1,316 16.17% 737
48 Liyai 70.70% S.P. Henry Independent 2,853 36.37% Khos U Thikho Independent 2,482 31.64% 371
49 Mao 64.40% Asosu Ashiho INC 2,242 35.57% James Lokho Kolakhe Independent 2,013 31.94% 229
50 Karong 57.87% Athikho Daiho INC 2,747 30.45% Ngulkholam Haokip Independent 2,052 22.75% 695
51 Saitu 63.97% Paolen INC 1,224 16.35% Seikhohao Independent 1,051 14.04% 173
52 Tamei 59.65% Pauheu Independent 1,224 23.40% R. Rajanglung Independent 1,182 22.60% 42
53 Tamenglong 57.07% T. P. Kiuliangpou Independent 1,435 34.47% Dijingang Independent 1,060 25.46% 375
54 Nungba 53.46% Kalanlung INC 1,374 36.55% Pougailung Independent 885 23.54% 489
55 Jiribam 0.00% S. Bijoy INC (UNCONTESTED)
56 Tipaimukh 71.25% Ngurdinglien Independent 3,866 57.14% Selkai Hrangohal INC 2,790 41.24% 1,076
57 Thanlon 64.85% N Gouzagin Independent 2,677 50.42% Nengkhosuan Independent 1,334 25.13% 1,343
58 Henglep 81.65% Holkhomang Independent 5,140 48.10% Lhingianeng Gangte INC 3,177 29.73% 1,963
59 Singhat 75.70% Thangkhanlal INC 5,166 48.59% Kulzaoal Independent 3,002 28.24% 2,164
60 Churachandpur 78.07% Haokholal Thangjom Independent 2,824 27.95% Goukhenpau INC 2,523 24.97% 301

See also

References

  1. ^ Dr Syed Ahmed (21 November 2014). "Manipur's first Chief Minister Md Alimuddin remembered". Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  2. ^ "North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971". www.liiofindia.org. 30 December 1971. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1972 to the Legislative Assembly of Manipur". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
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