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2017 Manipur Legislative Assembly election
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| Turnout | 86.63% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A Legislative Assembly election was held in Manipur on 4 March and 8 March of 2017 to elect the 60 members of the Manipur Legislative Assembly,[1] [2] as the term of the previous Assembly was to end on 18 March 2017.[3] Voter-verified paper audit trail (VVPAT) machines were used along with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in four assembly constituencies in Manipur.[4]
Background
In the last election, held in 2012, the Congress won 42 seats and incumbent Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh was re-elected.[5][6] In 2014, the Manipur State Congress Party, with its five Members of Legislative Assembly, joined the ruling Congress.[7]
Opinion polls
| Polling firm/Link | Date | BJP | INC | NPF | AITC | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis - India Today[8] | Oct 2016 | 40-45 (48) | 7-8 (10) | 3-5 (5) | 00 | 00 |
Results
Results were declared on 11 March 2017.[9][10]
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| Parties and coalitions | Popular vote | Seats | ||||||
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| Votes | % | ±pp | Won | +/− | ||||
| Indian National Congress (INC) | 582,056 | 35.1 |  6.9
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28 | 19
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| Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 601,539 | 36.3 |  34.2
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21 | 21
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| Naga People's Front (NPF) | 118,850 | 7.2 | 0.3
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4 | 
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| National People's Party (NPP) | 83,744 | 5.1 | 3.9
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4 | 4
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| Independents | 83,834 | 5.1 | 1.8
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1 | 1
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| Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) | 42,263 | 2.5 | 1.9
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1 |
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| All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) | 23,384 | 1.4 | 15.6
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1 | 4
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| None of the Above (NOTA) | 9,062 | 0.6 | 0.6
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N/A | ||||
| Total | 100.00 | 60 | ±0 | |||||
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Results by constituency
| No. | Constituency | Winner | Party | Votes | Runner-up | Party | Votes | Margin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khundrakpam | Thokchom Lokeshwar Singh | INC | 12849 | Thangjam Mohendro Singh | BJP | 9790 | 3059 | ||
| 2 | Heingang | Nongthombam Biren Singh | BJP | 10439 | Pangeijam Saratchandra Singh | AITC | 9233 | 1206 | ||
| 3 | Khurai | Leishangthem Susindro Meitei | BJP | 15005 | Dr. Ngairangbam Bijoy Singh | INC | 13061 | 1944 | ||
| 4 | Kshetrigao | Nahakpam Indrajit Singh | BJP | 10411 | Muhammad Amin Shah | INC | 10031 | 380 | ||
| 5 | Thongju | Thongam Biswajit Singh | BJP | 16809 | Thokchom Ajit Singh | INC | 9508 | 7301 | ||
| 6 | Keirao | Lourembam Rameshwor Meetei | BJP | 5959 | Muhammad Nasiruddin Khan | Independent | 5421 | 538 | ||
| 7 | Andro | Thounaojam Shyamkumar | INC | 18948 | Dr. Nimaichand Luwang | BJP | 10787 | 7986 | ||
| 8 | Lamlai | Kshetrimayum Biren Singh | INC | 12339 | Khongbantabam Ibomcha | BJP | 11487 | 852 | ||
| 9 | Thangmeiband | Khumukcham Joykisan Singh | INC | 11596 | Jyotin Waikhom | BJP | 11439 | 157 | ||
| 10 | Uripok | Yumnam Joykumar Singh | NPP | 6469 | Laishram Nandakumar Singh | INC | 6124 | 345 | ||
| 11 | Sagolband | Rajkumar Imo Singh | INC | 9211 | Dr. Khwairakpam Loken Singh | BJP | 9192 | 19 | ||
| 12 | Keishamthong | Langpoklakpam Jayantakumar Singh | NPP | 10000 | Laisom Ibomcha Singh | INC | 6739 | 3261 | ||
| 13 | Singjamei | Yumnam Khemchand Singh | BJP | 9459 | Irengbam Hemochandra Singh | INC | 7625 | 1834 | ||
| 14 | Yaiskul | Thokchom Satyabrata Singh | BJP | 8014 | Elangbam Chand Singh | INC | 7444 | 570 | ||
| 15 | Wangkhei | Okram Henry Singh | INC | 16753 | Yumkham Erabot Singh | BJP | 12417 | 4336 | ||
| 16 | Sekmai (SC) | Heikham Dingo Singh | BJP | 13163 | Khwairakpam Devendro Singh | INC | 10631 | 2532 | ||
| 17 | Lamsang | Sorokhaibam Rajen | BJP | 12593 | Wangkheimayum Brajabidhu Singh | INC | 11313 | 1280 | ||
| 18 | Konthoujam | Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh | BJP | 14313 | Konthoujam Sharat Singh | INC | 11541 | 2772 | ||
| 19 | Patsoi | Akoijam Mirabai Devi | INC | 13405 | Sapam Kunjakeswor (Keba) Singh | NEIDP | 13291 | 114 | ||
| 20 | Langthabal | Karam Shyam | LJP | 9625 | O. Joy Singh | BJP | 7294 | 2331 | ||
| 21 | Naoriya Pakhanglakpa | Soibam Subhaschandra Singh | BJP | 8609 | R.K. Anand | INC | 6994 | 1615 | ||
| 22 | Wangoi | Oinam Lukhoi Singh | INC | 7443 | Khuraijam Loken Singh | NPP | 7407 | 36 | ||
| 23 | Mayang Imphal | Kongkham Robindro Singh | BJP | 15221 | Dr. Khumujam Ratankumar Singh | INC | 12127 | 3094 | ||
| 24 | Nambol | Nameirakpam Loken Singh | INC | 14736 | Thounaojam Chaoba Singh | BJP | 14456 | 280 | ||
| 25 | Oinam | Laishram Radhakishore Singh | BJP | 12029 | Dr. Irengbam Ibohalbi Singh | INC | 11186 | 843 | ||
| 26 | Bishnupur | Konthoujam Govindas | INC | 14150 | Konthoujam Krishna Kumar Singh | BJP | 8872 | 5278 | ||
| 27 | Moirang | Pukhrem Sharatchandra Sing | BJP | 11708 | Mairembam Prithviraj Singh | INC | 11333 | 375 | ||
| 28 | Thanga | Tongbram Robindro Singh | AITC | 6462 | Moirangthem Asnikumar Singh | BJP | 5457 | 1005 | ||
| 29 | Kumbi | Sanasam Bira Singh | INC | 11881 | Ningthoujam Mangi | BJP | 10570 | 1311 | ||
| 30 | Lilong | Muhammad Abdul Nasir | INC | 10765 | Y. Antas Khan | Independent | 9497 | 1268 | ||
| 31 | Thoubal | Okram Ibobi Singh | INC | 18649 | Leitanthem Basanta Singh | BJP | 8179 | 10470 | ||
| 32 | Wangkhem | Keisham Meghachandra Singh | INC | 11293 | Yumnam Nabachandra Singh | NEIDP | 8413 | 2880 | ||
| 33 | Heirok | Thokchom Radheshyam Singh | BJP | 13389 | Moirangthem Okendro | INC | 11742 | 1647 | ||
| 34 | Wangjing Tentha | Paonam Brojen | INC | 12830 | Moirangthem Hemanta | BJP | 10967 | 1863 | ||
| 35 | Khangabok | Surjakumar Okram | INC | 20781 | Thokchom Jadumani Singh | BJP | 11329 | 9452 | ||
| 36 | Wabgai | Muhammad Fajur Rahim | INC | 12474 | Dr. Usham Deben Singh | BJP | 7713 | 4761 | ||
| 37 | Kakching | Yengkhom Surchandra Singh | INC | 11133 | M. Rameshwar Singh (Ramay) | BJP | 10503 | 630 | ||
| 38 | Hiyanglam | Dr. Radheshyam Yumnam | BJP | 13394 | Elangbam Dwijamani Singh | INC | 11669 | 1725 | ||
| 39 | Sugnu | Kangujam Ranjit Singh | INC | 13331 | Yumnam Jiban Singh | BJP | 10198 | 3133 | ||
| 40 | Jiribam | Ashab Uddin | Independent | 8189 | Thoudam Debendra Singh | INC | 6539 | 1650 | ||
| 41 | Chandel (ST) | Letpao Haokip | NPP | 14216 | Ts Warngam | Independent | 12091 | 2125 | ||
| 42 | Tengnoupal (ST) | D. Korungthang | INC | 16940 | Yangkholet Haokip | BJP | 12284 | 4656 | ||
| 43 | Phungyar (ST) | Leishiyo Keishing | NPF | 11900 | Somi Awungshi | BJP | 7122 | 4778 | ||
| 44 | Ukhrul (ST) | Alfred Kan-Ngam Arthur | INC | 11510 | Somatai Shaiza | BJP | 11214 | 296 | ||
| 45 | Chingai (ST) | Khashim Vashum | NPF | 16582 | Sword Vashum | BJP | 8932 | 7650 | ||
| 46 | Saikul (ST) | Yamthong Haokip | INC | 8677 | Chungkhokai Doungel | NCP | 5416 | 3261 | ||
| 47 | Karong (ST) | D. D. Thaisii | INC | 14038 | R. Yuh Jonathan Tao | BJP | 9745 | 4293 | ||
| 48 | Mao (ST) | Losii Dikho | NPF | 25933 | Woba Joram | BJP | 10519 | 15414 | ||
| 49 | Tadubi (ST) | N. Kayisii | NPP | 17115 | M. Francis Ngajokpa | BJP | 15816 | 1299 | ||
| 50 | Kangpokpi | Nemcha Kipgen | BJP | 13485 | Kharga Tamang | Independent | 11188 | 2297 | ||
| 51 | Saitu (ST) | Ngamthang Haokip | INC | 19467 | Haokholet Kipgen | BJP | 15650 | 3817 | ||
| 52 | Tamei (ST) | Awangbow Newmai | NPF | 15933 | Z. Kikhonbou Newmai | BJP | 15186 | 747 | ||
| 53 | Tamenglong (ST) | Samuel Jendai Kamei | BJP | 13023 | Janghemlung Panmei | NPF | 11019 | 2004 | ||
| 54 | Nungba (ST) | Gaikhangam | INC | 10255 | Adim Pamei | BJP | 5108 | 5147 | ||
| 55 | Tipaimukh (ST) | Dr. Chaltonlien Amo | INC | 4997 | Dr. Lallukhum Fimate | BJP | 4371 | 626 | ||
| 56 | Thanlon (ST) | Vungzagin Valte | BJP | 9752 | Chinkholal Thangsing | INC | 2583 | 7169 | ||
| 57 | Henglep (ST) | T. Thangzalam Haokip | BJP | 8438 | T. Manga Vaiphei | INC | 8170 | 268 | ||
| 58 | Churachandpur (ST) | V. Hangkhanlian | BJP | 10246 | Phungzathang Tonsing | NPP | 9632 | 614 | ||
| 59 | Saikot (ST) | T. N. Haokip | INC | 16354 | Paokholal Haokip | BJP | 11253 | 5101 | ||
| 60 | Singhat (ST) | Ginsuanhau | INC | 8131 | Chinlunthang | BJP | 6969 | 1162 | ||
Government formation
On 15 March 2017, N. Biren Singh was sworn as the Chief Minister, having formed a coalition with National People's Party, Naga People's Front and the Lok Janshakti Party. This marked the first time that the Bharatiya Janata Party has formed a government in Manipur. The Indian National Congress remained the single largest party in the legislature.
References
- ↑ "Announcement: Schedule for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh" (PDF). Election Commission of India. 4 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ↑ "Manipur Elections 2017".
- ↑ "Terms of the Houses". eci.nic.in. Election Commission of India/National Informatics Centre. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ↑ "AnnexureVI VVPAT Page 24" (PDF).
- ↑ "Statistical Report on General Election, 2012 to the Legislative Assembly of Manipur, Election Commission of India" (PDF).
- ↑ Iboyaima Laithangbam (15 March 2012). "Ibobi sworn in, but fight for No. 2 slot continues". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ↑ "Manipur party joins Cong". The Telegraph. 4 April 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
- ↑ "India Today-Axis Opinion Poll on Manipur: Another north-eastern jewel in BJP's crown after Assam". Indiatoday.in. 14 October 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Manipur Election Results 2017
- ↑ "Himachal Pradesh Assembly election results — counting ends as BJP seals majority with 44 seats". The Hindu. 18 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2018.