Manipur Legislative Assembly election, 2017

Manipur Legislative Assembly election, 2017
India
2017

All 60 assembly constituencies
31 seats needed for a majority
 
Leader Okram Ibobi Singh Irengbam Ibohalbi Singh
Party INC Trinamool Congress
Last election 47 5

Incumbent Chief Minister

Okram Ibobi Singh
INC


The Manipur Legislative Assembly election, 2017 will be held in early 2017, to elect the 60 members of the Manipur Legislative Assembly, as the term of current Legislative Assembly ends on 18 March 2017.[1]

Background

The current Legislative Assembly expires on 18 March 2017.[1] In the last election, held in 2012, the Congress won 42 seats and Incumbent Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh was re-elected.[2][3] In 2014, the Manipur State Congress Party, with its five Members of Legislative Assembly, joined the ruling Congress.[4]

Opinion polls

Polling firm/Link Date BJP+ INC Other
Axis - India Today 14 Oct 2016 34-45 (40) 19-21 (20) 00
Polls Average 40 20 00

Members of the Manipur Legislative Assembly[5]

Outer Manipur Parliamentary Assembly Constituency Names

Heirok Jiribam Karong (ST)
Wangjing Tentha Chandel (ST) Mao (ST)
Khangabo Tengnoupal (ST) Tadubi (ST)
Wabgai Phungyar (ST) Kangpokpi
Kakching Ukhrul (ST) Saitu (ST)
Hiyanglam Chingai (ST) Tamei (ST)
Sugnoo Saikul (ST) Tamenglong (ST)
Nungba (ST) Henglep (ST) Saikot (ST)
Tipaimukh (ST) Churachandpur (ST) Singhat (ST)
Thanlon (ST)

Inner Manipur Parliamentary Assembly Constituency Names

Khundrakpam Thangmeiband Lamsang
Heingang Uripok Konthoujam
Khurai Sagolband Patsoi
Khetrigao Keisamthong Langthabal
Thongju Singjamei Naoriya Pakhanglakpa
Keirao Yaiskul Wangoi
Andro Wangkhei Mayang Imphal
Lamlai Sekmai (SC) Nambol
Oinam Thanga Thoubal
Bishenpur Kumbi Wangkhem
Moirang Lilong

References

  1. 1 2 "Terms of the Houses". eci.nic.in. Election Commission of India/National Informatics Centre. Retrieved May 23, 2016.
  2. "Statistical Report on General Election, 2012 to the Legislative Assembly of Manipur, Election Commission of India". Statistical Report on General Election, 2012 to the Legislative Assembly of Manipur, Election Commission of India ()
  3. Iboyaima Laithangbam (March 15, 2012). "Ibobi sworn in, but fight for No. 2 slot continues". The Hindu. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  4. "Manipur party joins Cong". The Telegraph. April 4, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
  5. Leader (2016-11-03). "Manipur Opinion Poll 2017 Manipur Election Survey and Predictions". Manipur. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
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