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| turnout = 75.89%
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| leader2 = [[Mohammed Alimuddin]]
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| leaders_seat2 = [[Lilong (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Lilong]]
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| title = [[Chief Minister of Manipur|CM]]
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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]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://twocircles.net/2014nov21/1416545962.html |title=Manipur's first Chief Minister Md Alimuddin remembered |date=21 November 2014 |author=Dr Syed Ahmed |access-date= 20 October 2021}}</ref>
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]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=http://twocircles.net/2014nov21/1416545962.html |title=Manipur's first Chief Minister Md Alimuddin remembered |date=21 November 2014 |author=Dr Syed Ahmed |access-date= 20 October 2021}}&lt;/ref&gt;


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.<ref name="lii-nearAct1971">{{cite web |url=http://www.liiofindia.org/cgi-bin/disp.pl/in/legis/cen/num_act/naa1971356/naa1971356.html |title=North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 |website=www.liiofindia.org |date= 30 December 1971 |access-date= 24 December 2020}}</ref>
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.&lt;ref name="lii-nearAct1971"&gt;{{cite web |url=http://www.liiofindia.org/cgi-bin/disp.pl/in/legis/cen/num_act/naa1971356/naa1971356.html |title=North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971 |website=www.liiofindia.org |date= 30 December 1971 |access-date= 24 December 2020}}&lt;/ref&gt;


==Result==
==Result==
{{Election results
{{Election results
|image=[[File:India Manipur Legislative Assembly 1972.svg]]
|image=[[File:India Manipur Legislative Assembly 1972.svg]]
|party1=[[Indian National Congress]]|votes1=135678|seats1=17|sc1=+1
|party1=[[Indian National Congress]]|votes1=135678|seats1=17|sc1={{increase}}1
|party2=[[Manipur Peoples Party]]|votes2=91148|seats2=15|sc2=New
|party2=[[Manipur Peoples Party]]|votes2=91148|seats2=15|sc2=New
|party3=[[Communist Party of India]]|votes3=45765|seats3=5|sc3=+4
|party3=[[Communist Party of India]]|votes3=45765|seats3=5|sc3={{increase}}4
|party4=[[Socialist Party (India)]]|votes4=24195|seats4=3|sc4=New
|party4=[[Socialist Party (India, 1971)]]|votes4=24195|seats4=3|sc4=New
|party5=[[Indian National Congress (Organisation)]]|votes5=10699|seats5=1|sc5=New
|party5=[[Indian National Congress (Organisation)]]|votes5=10699|seats5=1|sc5=New
|party6=[[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]]|votes6=2988|seats6=0|sc6=0
|party6=[[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]]|votes6=2988|seats6=0|sc6=0
|party7=[[Bharatiya Jana Sangh]]|votes7=1004|seats7=0|sc7=New
|party7=[[Bharatiya Jana Sangh]]|votes7=1004|seats7=0|sc7=New
|party11=Independents|votes11=140471|seats11=19|sc11=+10
|party11=Independents|votes11=140471|seats11=19|sc11=+10
|total_sc=+30
|total_sc={{increase}}30
|invalid=9744
|invalid=9744
|electorate=608403
|electorate=608403
|source=ECI<ref>{{cite web |url=https://eci.gov.in/files/file/3703-manipur-1972/ |title=Statistical Report on General Election, 1972 to the Legislative Assembly of Manipur |publisher=Election Commission of India |access-date=20 October 2021}}</ref>
|source=ECI&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |url=https://old.eci.gov.in/files/file/3703-manipur-1972/ |title=Statistical Report on General Election, 1972 to the Legislative Assembly of Manipur |publisher=Election Commission of India |access-date=20 October 2021}}&lt;/ref&gt;
}}
}}


==Elected Members==
==Elected members==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Results by constituency
! colspan="2" |Assembly Constituency
! rowspan="2" |Turnout %
! colspan="5" |Winner
! colspan="5" |Runner Up
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type=number |Margin
|-
|-
! Constituency
! #
! Reserved for<br/>([[Scheduled Castes|SC]]/[[Scheduled Tribes|ST]]/None)
! Name
! Candidate
! Name
! colspan=2|Party  
! colspan="2" | Party
! data-sort-type=number | Votes
!%
! Name
! colspan="2" | Party
! data-sort-type=number | Votes
!%
|-
|-
| Sagolmang || None || Telem Bir || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 1 || [[Sagolmang Assembly constituency|Sagolmang ]] || 78.09% || Telem Bir || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,768 || 37.52% || Thingbaijam Nongyai || {{party name with color|Communist Party of India}} || 2,111 || 28.61% || 657
|-
|-
| Khundrakpam || None || Thokchom Kunjo Singh || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 2 || [[Khundrakpam Assembly constituency|Khundrakpam]] || 85.30% || Thokchom Kunjo Singh || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 1,863 || 25.66% || Maibam Hera Lairellakpam || {{party name with color|Communist Party of India}} || 1,649 || 22.71% || 214
|-
|-
| Kontha || None || R. K. Udaysana || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 3 || [[Kontha Assembly constituency|Kontha ]] || 81.32% || R. K. Udaysana || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,193 || 33.30% || Nongthombam Chaoba Singh || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 1,912 || 29.03% || 281
|-
|-
| Khurai || None || Atomba Ngairangbamcha || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress (Organisation)}}
| 4 || [[Khurai, Manipur Assembly constituency|Khurai]] || 75.23% || Atomba Ngairangbamcha || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress (Organisation)}} || 2,027 || 25.06% || K. Bathakur Sharma || {{party name with color|Socialist Party (India, 1971)}} || 1,987 || 24.57% || 40
|-
|-
| Wangkhei || None || Seram Angouba Singh || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 5 || [[Wangkhei Assembly constituency|Wangkhei]] || 71.37% || Seram Angouba Singh || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,512 || 34.66% || Laishram Achewsingh || {{party name with color|Socialist Party (India, 1971)}} || 2,500 || 34.50% || 12
|-
|-
| Khergao || None || Wangkhem Ibohal || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 6 || [[Khergao Assembly constituency|Khergao]] || 83.42% || Wangkhem Ibhol Singh || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,561 || 29.03% || Abdul Wahid || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 2,003 || 22.70% || 558
|-
|-
| Thungju || None || Oinam Tomba Singh || {{Full party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}}
| 7 || [[Thongju Assembly constituency|Thongju]] || 80.75% || Oinam Tomba Singh || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 4,027 || 46.05% || Kshetrimayum Muhori Singh || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,040 || 23.33% || 1,987
|-
|-
| Keirao || None || M. D. Jalaluddin || {{Full party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}}
| 8 || [[Keirao Assembly constituency|Keirao]] || 83.41% || Mohamad Jaluddin || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 3,964 || 51.15% || Phanijoubam Muhol Singh || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,449 || 31.60% || 1,515
|-
|-
| Lamlai || None || Pheiroijam Parijat || {{Full party name with color|Communist Party of India}}
| 9 || [[Lamlai Assembly constituency|Lamlai]] || 75.68% || [[Pheiroijam Parijat Singh]] || {{party name with color|Communist Party of India}} || 2,331 || 25.77% || Telem Nityai || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 1,912 || 21.13% || 419
|-
|-
| Tomchingtha || None || Loitongbam Amujou Singh || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 10 || [[Top Chingtha Assembly constituency|Top Chingtha]] || 80.73% || Loitongbam Amujou Singh || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 3,194 || 31.51% || Ashraf Ali || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 2,944 || 29.04% || 250
|-
|-
| Mayang Impha || None || M. D. Abdul Latif || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 11 || [[Mayang Imphal Assembly constituency|Mayang Imphal]] || 85.81% || [[Abdul Latip]] || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 2,391 || 28.29% || Khaidem Gulamjat Singh || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 2,054 || 24.30% || 337
|-
|-
| Wangoi || None || Chungkham Rajmohan Singh || {{Full party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}}
| 12 || [[Wangoi Assembly constituency|Wangoi]] || 88.41% || Chungkham Rajmohan Singh || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 3,794 || 46.34% || Wanhengbam Nipamacha || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 3,330 || 40.67% || 464
|-
|-
| Lilong Chaji || None || Irengbam Tompok || {{Full party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}}
| 13 || [[Lilong Chaji Assembly constituency|Lilong Chaji ]] || 77.76% || Irengbam Tompok || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 3,379 || 40.67% || Pukh Ambam Horedro || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,438 || 29.34% || 941
|-
|-
| Singjamei || None || Loitongbam Sarat Singh || {{Full party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}}
| 14 || [[Singjamei Assembly constituency|Singjamei]] || 79.16% || Loitongbam Sarat Singh || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 2,024 || 23.93% || Haobam Baruni Singh || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,013 || 23.80% || 11
|-
|-
| Sagolband || None || Thokchom Bira || {{Full party name with color|Communist Party of India}}
| 15 || [[Sagolband Assembly constituency|Sagolband]] || 85.90% || Thokchom Bira || {{party name with color|Communist Party of India}} || 2,427 || 41.42% || Salam Gambhir || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 2,106 || 35.94% || 321
|-
|-
| Lamjaotongba || None || Nongthombam Ibomcha || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 16 || [[Lamjaotongba Assembly constituency|Lamjaotongba]] || 89.68% || Nongthombam Ibomcha || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 4,092 || 48.39% || Thounaojam Tomba || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,669 || 31.56% || 1,423
|-
|-
| Keisamthong || None || Laishram Manaobi || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 17 || [[Keishamthong Assembly constituency|Keishamthong]] || 77.24% || Lasihram Manobi || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 2,066 || 24.92% || L. Bhagyachandra Singh || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 1,665 || 20.08% || 401
|-
|-
| Malom Hiyanghang || None || Tokpam Sanajao Singh || {{Full party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}}
| 18 || [[Malom Hiyanghang Assembly constituency|Malom Hiyanghang]] || 84.77% || Tokpam Sanajao Singh || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 3,939 || 46.54% || Raj Kumar Ranbir Singh || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 3,217 || 38.01% || 722
|-
|-
| Uripok || None || M. Meghachandra || {{Full party name with color|Communist Party of India}}
| 19 || [[Uripok Assembly constituency|Uripok]] || 75.47% || M. Meghachandra || {{party name with color|Communist Party of India}} || 2,743 || 44.23% || Khaidem Rajmani || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 1,932 || 31.16% || 811
|-
|-
| Thangmeiband || None || Shagolsemi Bomcha || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 20 || [[Thangmeiband Assembly constituency|Thangmeiband]] || 68.20% || Shagolsemi Bomcha || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 3,249 || 43.07% || Maibam Gouramani || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 2,080 || 27.58% || 1,169
|-
|-
| Lamsang || None || Laishram Samungouba Singh || {{Full party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}}
| 21 || [[Lamsang Assembly constituency|Lamsang]] || 80.22% || Laishram Samungouba Singh || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 2,108 || 27.41% || K. Jugeshwar || {{party name with color|Communist Party of India}} || 1,943 || 25.26% || 165
|-
|-
| Sekmai || SC || Khwairakpam Chaoba || {{Full party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}}
| 22 || [[Sekmai Assembly constituency|Sekmai]] || 75.97% || Khwairakpam Chaoba || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 2,930 || 48.61% || Khangembam Leirijao || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,915 || 48.37% || 15
|-
|-
| Konthoujam || None || Khangembam Lakshman || {{Full party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}}
| 23 || [[Konthoujam Assembly constituency|Konthoujam]] || 83.16% || Khangembam Lakshman || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 2,942 || 38.31% || Thangjam Babu || {{party name with color|Communist Party of India}} || 2,527 || 32.91% || 415
|-
|-
| Patsoi || None || L. Chandramani || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 24 || [[Patsoi Assembly constituency|Patsoi]] || 86.95% || L. Chandramani || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 3,002 || 42.86% || Akojam Kulachandra || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,359 || 33.68% || 643
|-
|-
| Nambol || None || Thounaojam Chaoba Singh || {{Full party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}}
| 25 || [[Nambol Assembly constituency|Nambol]] || 85.28% || Thounaojam Chaoba Singh || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 5,007 || 52.22% || H. Shamkishore Sharma || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 4,436 || 46.27% || 571
|-
|-
| Oinam || None || Yumnam Yaima || {{Full party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}}
| 26 || [[Oinam Assembly constituency|Oinam]] || 85.55% || Yumnam Yaima || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 4,585 || 54.90% || Mutu Amutombi || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 3,581 || 42.88% || 1,004
|-
|-
| Bishenpur || None || Khaidem Ratha || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 27 || [[Bishnupur, Manipur Legislative Assembly constituency|Bishnupur]] || 79.79% || Khaidem Ratha || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 3,170 || 34.29% || Akoijam Ketuko || {{party name with color|Socialist Party (India, 1971)}} || 2,336 || 25.27% || 834
|-
|-
| Thanga || None || Haobijam Kangjamba || {{Full party name with color|Socialist Party}}
| 28 || [[Thanga Assembly constituency|Thanga]] || 80.79% || Haobijam Kangjamba || {{party name with color|Socialist Party (India, 1971)}} || 2,878 || 40.47% || Salam Jayantakumar Singh || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 1,856 || 26.10% || 1,022
|-
|-
| Kumbi || None || Mairembam Koireng || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 29 || [[Kumbi Assembly constituency|Kumbi]] || 78.26% || Mairembam Koireng || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,961 || 29.57% || Raidali || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 2,889 || 28.85% || 72
|-
|-
| Moirang || None || Hemam Nilamani || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 30 || [[Moirang Assembly constituency|Moirang]] || 80.98% || Hemam Nilamani || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 3,076 || 39.45% || Kiyam || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,955 || 37.89% || 121
|-
|-
| [[Lilong (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Lilong]] || None || [[Mohammed Alimuddin]] || {{Full party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}}
| 31 || [[Lilong Assembly constituency|Lilong]] || 88.05% || [[Mohammed Alimuddin]] || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 4,456 || 56.48% || Abdul Gani || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 3,289 || 41.69% || 1,167
|-
|-
| Khekman || None || Habibur Ramam || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 32 || [[Khekman Assembly constituency|Khekman]] || 90.56% || Habibur Ramam || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 3,790 || 44.10% || Thoudam Krishna Singh || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 3,779 || 43.97% || 11
|-
|-
| Thoubal || None || Langpoklakpam Chadyaima || {{Full party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}}
| 33 || [[Thoubal Assembly constituency|Thoubal]] || 87.24% || Langpoklakpam Chadyaima || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 4,290 || 53.17% || Waikhom Mani || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 1,807 || 22.39% || 2,483
|-
|-
| Athokpam || None || Md Chaoba || {{Full party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}}
| 34 || [[Athokpam Assembly constituency|Athokpam]] || 87.79% || Md Chaoba || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 2,055 || 27.43% || Sorokhaibam Chourajit || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 2,034 || 27.15% || 21
|-
|-
| Khangabox || None || Thokchom Achouba || {{Full party name with color|Communist Party of India}}
| 35 || [[Khangabok Assembly constituency|Khangabok]] || 82.03% || Thokchom Achouba || {{party name with color|Communist Party of India}} || 3,623 || 47.11% || M. D. Kutub Ali || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 2,460 || 31.99% || 1,163
|-
|-
| Heipok || None || Mibotombi Singh || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 36 || [[Heirok Assembly constituency|Heirok]] || 87.20% || Mibotombi Singh || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 3,401 || 36.76% || Moirangthem Yaima || {{party name with color|Communist Party of India}} || 2,282 || 24.67% || 1,119
|-
|-
| Wangjing Tentha || None || Naorem Kunjobapu || {{Full party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}}
| 37 || [[Wangjing Tentha Assembly constituency|Wangjing Tentha]] || 85.74% || Naorem Kunjobapu || {{party name with color|Manipur Peoples Party}} || 2,679 || 31.91% || Laisram Khomdon || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress (Organisation)}} || 2,180 || 25.97% || 499
|-
|-
| Kakching || None || Yengkhom Nimai || {{Full party name with color|Socialist Party}}
| 38 || [[Kakching Assembly constituency|Kakching]] || 88.13% || Yengkhom Nimai || {{party name with color|Socialist Party (India, 1971)}} || 3,544 || 35.03% || Mayanglambam I Botobi || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 3,345 || 33.06% || 199
|-
|-
| Hiyanglam || None || Kuidraom Rajbapu Singh || {{Full party name with color|Socialist Party}}
| 39 || [[Hiyanglam Assembly constituency|Hiyanglam]] || 80.93% || Huidrom Rajbapu Singh || {{party name with color|Socialist Party (India, 1971)}} || 2,154 || 23.02% || Naorem Kanhai Singh || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,067 || 22.09% || 87
|-
|-
| Sugnoo || None || Mayanglambam Nilla || {{Full party name with color|Communist Party of India}}
| 40 || [[Sugnu Assembly constituency|Sugnu]] || 82.90% || Mayanglambam Nilla || {{party name with color|Communist Party of India}} || 3,512 || 36.80% || Mayanglambam Kamal || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 3,403 || 35.66% || 109
|-
|-
| Chandel || ST || H.t. Thungam || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 41 || [[Chandel Assembly constituency|Chandel]] || 76.36% || H. T. Thungam || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 6,064 || 58.40% || Linus Liankhohao || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 4,163 || 40.09% || 1,901
|-
|-
| Tengnoupal || ST || L Rongman || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 42 || [[Tengnoupal Assembly constituency|Tengnoupal]] || 68.55% || L Rongman || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 3,191 || 48.98% || Solim Baite || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 1,250 || 19.19% || 1,941
|-
|-
| Phungyar || ST || Rishang || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 43 || [[Phungyar Assembly constituency|Phungyar]] || 66.28% || Rishang Keishing || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 2,849 || 64.05% || Stephen Angkang || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 975 || 21.92% || 1,874
|-
|-
| Kanjong || ST || K Envey || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 44 || [[Kanjong Assembly constituency|Kanjong ]] || 63.10% || K. Envey || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 2,922 || 51.29% || Kongsoi Lutthui || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 1,271 || 22.31% || 1,651
|-
|-
| Chingai || ST || P. Peter || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 45 || [[Chingai Assembly constituency|Chingai]] || 74.81% || P. Peter || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 1,666 || 27.31% || Som I || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 1,069 || 17.52% || 597
|-
|-
| Ukhrul || ST || Yangmaso Shaiza || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 46 || [[Ukhrul Assembly constituency|Ukhrul]] || 74.04% || Yangmaso Shaiza || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 4,055 || 58.61% || L Solomon || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 1,892 || 27.34% || 2,163
|-
|-
| Saikul || ST || R Voi || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 47 || [[Saikul Assembly constituency|Saikul]] || 65.30% || R Vio|| {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 2,053 || 25.22% || Thongkhopao || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 1,316 || 16.17% || 737
|-
|-
| Liyai || ST || S.p. Henry || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 48 || [[Liyai Assembly constituency|Liyai ]] || 70.70% || S.P. Henry || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 2,853 || 36.37% || Khos U Thikho || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 2,482 || 31.64% || 371
|-
|-
| Mao || ST || Asosu Ashiho || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 49 || [[Mao Assembly constituency|Mao]] || 64.40% || Asosu Ashiho || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,242 || 35.57% || James Lokho Kolakhe || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 2,013 || 31.94% || 229
|-
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| Karong || ST || Athikho Daiho || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 50 || [[Karong Assembly constituency|Karong]] || 57.87% || Athikho Daiho || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,747 || 30.45% || Ngulkholam Haokip || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 2,052 || 22.75% || 695
|-
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| Saitu || ST || Paolen || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 51 || [[Saitu Assembly constituency|Saitu]] || 63.97% || Paolen || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 1,224 || 16.35% || Seikhohao || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 1,051 || 14.04% || 173
|-
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| Tamei || ST || Pauheu || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 52 || [[Tamei Assembly constituency|Tamei]] || 59.65% || Pauheu || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 1,224 || 23.40% || R. Rajanglung || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 1,182 || 22.60% || 42
|-
|-
| Tamenglong || ST || Tp Kiulengpou || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 53 || [[Tamenglong Assembly constituency|Tamenglong]] || 57.07% || T. P. Kiuliangpou || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 1,435 || 34.47% || Dijingang || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 1,060 || 25.46% || 375
|-
|-
| Nungba || ST || Kalanlung || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 54 || [[Nungba Assembly constituency|Nungba]] || 53.46% || Kalanlung || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 1,374 || 36.55% || Pougailung || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 885 || 23.54% || 489
|-
|-
| Jiribam || None || S. Bijoy (uncontested) || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 55 || [[Jiribam Assembly constituency|Jiribam]] || 0.00% || S. Bijoy || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} ||colspan="6"|'' (UNCONTESTED) ''
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|-
| Tipaimukh || ST || Nguruingline || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 56 || [[Tipaimukh Assembly constituency|Tipaimukh]] || 71.25% || [[Ngurdinglien Sanate]] || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 3,866 || 57.14% || Selkai Hrangohal || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,790 || 41.24% || 1,076
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|-
| Thanlon || ST || N Gouzagin || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 57 || [[Thanlon Assembly constituency|Thanlon]] || 64.85% || N Gouzagin || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 2,677 || 50.42% || Nengkhosuan || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 1,334 || 25.13% || 1,343
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| Henglep || ST || Holkhomang || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
| 58 || [[Henglep Assembly constituency|Henglep]] || 81.65% || Holkhomang || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 5,140 || 48.10% || Lhingianeng Gangte || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 3,177 || 29.73% || 1,963
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| Singhat || ST || Thangkhanlal || {{Full party name with color|Indian National Congress}}
| 59 || [[Singhat Assembly constituency|Singhat]] || 75.70% || Thangkhanlal || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 5,166 || 48.59% || Kulzaoal || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 3,002 || 28.24% || 2,164
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| Churachandpur || ST || Haokholal Thangjom || {{Full party name with color|Independent (politician)}}
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| 60 || [[Churachandpur Assembly constituency|Churachandpur]] || 78.07% || Haokholal Thangjom || {{party name with color|Independent politician}} || 2,824 || 27.95% || Goukhenpau || {{party name with color|Indian National Congress}} || 2,523 || 24.97% || 301
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Revision as of 16:15, 15 March 2026


1972 Manipur Legislative Assembly election
← 1967 6 March 1972 1974 →
All 60 seats in the Manipur Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Registered608,403
Turnout75.89%
  Majority party Minority party
 
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Leader Mohammed Alimuddin
Party Indian National Congress (R) Manipur Peoples Party
Leader's seat Lilong
Seats before 16 New
Seats won 17 15
Seat change Increase1 –
Popular <!-- default --> vote 30.02% 20.17%
CM before election

President's Rule

 Elected CM

Mohammed Alimuddin
Manipur Peoples Party

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.<ref>Dr Syed Ahmed (21 November 2014). "Manipur's first Chief Minister Md Alimuddin remembered". Retrieved 20 October 2021.</ref>

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.<ref name="lii-nearAct1971">"North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971". www.liiofindia.org. 30 December 1971. Retrieved 24 December 2020.</ref>

Result

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Indian National Congress135,67830.0217Increase1
Manipur Peoples Party91,14820.1715New
Communist Party of India45,76510.135Increase4
Socialist Party (India, 1971)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<ref>"Statistical Report on General Election, 1972 to the Legislative Assembly of Manipur". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 20 October 2021.</ref>

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 Indian National Congress 2,027 25.06% K. Bathakur Sharma Socialist Party 1,987 24.57% 40
5 Wangkhei 71.37% Seram Angouba Singh INC 2,512 34.66% Laishram Achewsingh Socialist Party 2,500 34.50% 12
6 Khergao 83.42% Wangkhem Ibhol Singh INC 2,561 29.03% Abdul Wahid Manipur Peoples Party 2,003 22.70% 558
7 Thongju 80.75% Oinam Tomba Singh Manipur Peoples Party 4,027 46.05% Kshetrimayum Muhori Singh INC 2,040 23.33% 1,987
8 Keirao 83.41% Mohamad Jaluddin Manipur Peoples Party 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 Manipur Peoples Party 2,944 29.04% 250
11 Mayang Imphal 85.81% Abdul Latip Independent 2,391 28.29% Khaidem Gulamjat Singh Manipur Peoples Party 2,054 24.30% 337
12 Wangoi 88.41% Chungkham Rajmohan Singh Manipur Peoples Party 3,794 46.34% Wanhengbam Nipamacha INC 3,330 40.67% 464
13 Lilong Chaji 77.76% Irengbam Tompok Manipur Peoples Party 3,379 40.67% Pukh Ambam Horedro INC 2,438 29.34% 941
14 Singjamei 79.16% Loitongbam Sarat Singh Manipur Peoples Party 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 Manipur Peoples Party 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 Manipur Peoples Party 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 Manipur Peoples Party 2,080 27.58% 1,169
21 Lamsang 80.22% Laishram Samungouba Singh Manipur Peoples Party 2,108 27.41% K. Jugeshwar CPI 1,943 25.26% 165
22 Sekmai 75.97% Khwairakpam Chaoba Manipur Peoples Party 2,930 48.61% Khangembam Leirijao INC 2,915 48.37% 15
23 Konthoujam 83.16% Khangembam Lakshman Manipur Peoples Party 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 Manipur Peoples Party 5,007 52.22% H. Shamkishore Sharma INC 4,436 46.27% 571
26 Oinam 85.55% Yumnam Yaima Manipur Peoples Party 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 Party 2,336 25.27% 834
28 Thanga 80.79% Haobijam Kangjamba Socialist Party 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 Manipur Peoples Party 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 Manipur Peoples Party 3,779 43.97% 11
33 Thoubal 87.24% Langpoklakpam Chadyaima Manipur Peoples Party 4,290 53.17% Waikhom Mani INC 1,807 22.39% 2,483
34 Athokpam 87.79% Md Chaoba Manipur Peoples Party 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 Manipur Peoples Party 2,679 31.91% Laisram Khomdon Indian National Congress 2,180 25.97% 499
38 Kakching 88.13% Yengkhom Nimai Socialist Party 3,544 35.03% Mayanglambam I Botobi INC 3,345 33.06% 199
39 Hiyanglam 80.93% Huidrom Rajbapu Singh Socialist Party 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 Vio 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 Sanate 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

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