# 1980 Manipur Legislative Assembly election

Elections to the Manipur Legislative Assembly were held in January 1980 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Manipur, India. The Indian National Congress won the most seats as well as the popular vote, and Raj Kumar Dorendra Singh was reappointed as the Chief Minister of Manipur.
After the passing of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, Manipur was converted from a Union Territory to a State and the size of its Legislative Assembly was increased from 30 to 60 members.

## Result

| | Indian National Congress (I) | 158,127 | 21.63 | 13 | New |
| | Janata Party | 144,112 | 19.71 | 10 | New |
| | Indian National Congress (U) | 69,319 | 9.48 | 6 | New |
| | Communist Party of India | 53,055 | 7.26 | 5 | 1 |
| | Manipur Peoples Party | 48,196 | 6.59 | 4 | 16 |
| | Janata Party (Secular) | 20,667 | 2.83 | 0 | New |
| | Kuki National Assembly | 20,600 | 2.82 | 2 | 0 |
| | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 4,168 | 0.57 | 1 | 1 |
| | Janata Party (JP) | 924 | 0.13 | 0 | New |
| | Independents | 211,855 | 28.98 | 19 | 14 |
| Total | Total | 731,023 | 100.00 | 60 | 0 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | 731,023 | 97.55 | | |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 18,381 | 2.45 | | |
| Total votes | Total votes | 749,404 | 100.00 | | |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 909,268 | 82.42 | | |
| Source: ECI ||||||

### Results by constituency

Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituency :
| Assembly Constituency | Assembly Constituency | Turnout | Winner | Winner | Winner | Winner | Winner | Runner Up | Runner Up | Runner Up | Runner Up | Runner Up | Margin |
| #k | Names | % | Candidate | Party | Party | Votes | % | Candidate | Party | Party | Votes | % | Margin |
| 1 | Khundrakpam | 71.03% | Yumlembam Kulla | | CPI(M) | 2,241 | 20.08% | Langonjan Tikendra | | Independent | 1,645 | 14.74% | 596 |
| 2 | Heingang | 85.56% | Waikhom Jagor Singh | | Independent | 3,388 | 28.43% | Longjan Ningthemjao | | INC(I) | 2,387 | 20.03% | 1,001 |
| 3 | Khurai | 80.60% | Chandam Manihar | | MPP | 2,577 | 22.06% | Atomba Ngairangbamcha | | INC(I) | 2,392 | 20.48% | 185 |
| 4 | Kshetrigao | 84.54% | Muhammaddin | | INC(U) | 2,361 | 19.02% | Moirangthem Ibohal | | CPI | 2,045 | 16.47% | 316 |
| 5 | Thongju | 85.03% | Oinam Tomba | | Independent | 3,241 | 26.04% | Waikhom Tolen | | MPP | 2,302 | 18.50% | 939 |
| 6 | Keirao | 83.95% | Abdul Matalip | | Independent | 2,985 | 25.10% | Takhellambam Tomba | | CPI | 2,705 | 22.74% | 280 |
| 7 | Andro | 83.15% | Loitongbam Amujou | | INC(U) | 6,905 | 49.38% | Ashraf Ali | | JP | 5,704 | 40.80% | 1,201 |
| 8 | Lamlai | 76.41% | Pheiroijam Parijat Singh | | CPI | 4,197 | 40.20% | Yumkhibam Kerani | | INC(I) | 3,114 | 29.83% | 1,083 |
| 9 | Thangmeiband | 66.79% | Radhabinod Koijam | | Independent | 2,274 | 21.91% | Gangummei | | Independent | 1,829 | 17.62% | 445 |
| 10 | Uripok | 72.24% | Paonam Achaou Singh | | Independent | 2,140 | 26.05% | L. Rachumani Singh | | JP | 1,242 | 15.12% | 898 |
| 11 | Sagolband | 75.03% | Moirangthem Kumar Singh | | MPP | 1,862 | 18.44% | Salam Damodar Singh | | Independent | 1,134 | 11.23% | 728 |
| 12 | Keishamthong | 80.12% | Lasihram Manobi | | MPP | 1,998 | 15.02% | P. Shyamkishore | | INC(U) | 1,649 | 12.40% | 349 |
| 13 | Singjamei | 79.75% | I. Tompok Singh | | INC(U) | 2,309 | 23.05% | Th Chandrasekhar | | JP | 1,766 | 17.63% | 543 |
| 14 | Yaiskul | 76.63% | Rajkumar Dorendra Singh | | INC(I) | 4,609 | 41.84% | Ayekpam Biramangol Singh | | JP | 2,744 | 24.91% | 1,865 |
| 15 | Wangkhei | 74.50% | Yumkham Irabot Singh | | JP | 4,052 | 31.23% | Ahamadullah Mirza | | INC(I) | 2,914 | 22.46% | 1,138 |
| 16 | Sekmai | 82.49% | Khwirakpam Chaoba | | JP | 3,568 | 33.66% | Khangembam Leirijao | | INC(I) | 2,580 | 24.34% | 988 |
| 17 | Lamsang | 83.45% | Phuritsabam Sagar Singh | | Independent | 2,329 | 18.74% | Khundongbam Jugeshwar | | CPI | 2,260 | 18.19% | 69 |
| 18 | Konthoujam | 87.69% | Henam Lokhon Singh | | INC(I) | 2,711 | 21.24% | Thangjam Babu | | CPI | 2,581 | 20.22% | 130 |
| 19 | Patsoi | 80.94% | Dr. Leishangthem Chandramani Singh | | JP | 3,225 | 25.95% | Nongmaithem Ibomcha | | MPP | 2,718 | 21.87% | 507 |
| 20 | Langthabal | 84.65% | O. Joy Singh | | JP | 4,063 | 35.55% | Karam Babudhon Singh | | INC(U) | 3,479 | 30.44% | 584 |
| 21 | Naoriya Pakhanglakpa | 86.18% | Wahengbam Angou Singh | | INC(U) | 5,320 | 37.66% | Akoijam Ibobi | | MPP | 4,180 | 29.59% | 1,140 |
| 22 | Wangoi | 89.25% | Chungkham Rajmohan Singh | | INC(I) | 4,749 | 41.16% | Wahengbam Nipamacha Singh | | JP | 4,063 | 35.21% | 686 |
| 23 | Mayang Imphal | 83.42% | Khunujam Amutombi | | INC(I) | 4,569 | 35.39% | Abdul Latip | | JP | 2,795 | 21.65% | 1,774 |
| 24 | Nambol | 91.34% | Thounaojam Chaoba Singh | | JP | 4,678 | 33.22% | Hidangmayum Shyakishor Sharma | | INC(I) | 4,506 | 32.00% | 172 |
| 25 | Oinam | 89.53% | Yamnam Yaima Singh | | JP | 4,220 | 33.41% | Keisham Bira Singh | | INC(I) | 3,998 | 31.65% | 222 |
| 26 | Bishnupur | 87.05% | Khundrakpampulinkant Singh | | INC(U) | 2,531 | 20.01% | Konthoujamgojendro Singh | | Independent | 2,257 | 17.84% | 274 |
| 27 | Moirang | 82.13% | Mairembam Koireng Singh | | JP | 5,052 | 33.11% | Heman Nilamani Singh | | JP(S) | 4,582 | 30.03% | 470 |
| 28 | Thanga | 90.37% | Haojam Kangjamba Singh | | Independent | 3,711 | 35.90% | Kaisanam Yaima | | JP(S) | 2,958 | 28.61% | 753 |
| 29 | Kumbi | 80.27% | Khangembam Manimohan | | INC(I) | 2,650 | 22.73% | Sanasam Bira | | INC(U) | 2,643 | 22.67% | 7 |
| 30 | Lilong | 87.96% | Md. Helaluddin Khan | | INC(I) | 7,629 | 59.41% | Mohammed Alimuddin | | JP | 4,680 | 36.45% | 2,949 |
| 31 | Thoubal | 89.58% | Thodam Krishna | | MPP | 3,701 | 26.39% | Akoijam Ibomcha | | INC(U) | 3,633 | 25.90% | 68 |
| 32 | Wangkhem | 88.21% | Pangambam Munal Singh | | Independent | 2,991 | 22.38% | Iboton | | Independent | 2,201 | 16.47% | 790 |
| 33 | Heirok | 87.62% | Moirangthem Tombi | | JP | 4,936 | 38.25% | Nongmeikapam Nilakamal | | INC(I) | 4,754 | 36.84% | 182 |
| 34 | Wangjing Tentha | 86.92% | Laishram Saratchandra Singh | | Independent | 3,221 | 25.02% | Moirangthem Nara Singh | | CPI | 2,432 | 18.89% | 789 |
| 35 | Khangabok | 83.01% | Thokchom Achouba | | CPI | 3,139 | 24.35% | Md. Abdul Jabar | | Independent | 2,812 | 21.81% | 327 |
| 36 | Wabgai | 84.27% | Abdul Salam | | Independent | 2,634 | 21.02% | Naorem Mohandas | | Independent | 1,894 | 15.12% | 740 |
| 37 | Kakching | 85.90% | Kshetri Irabot | | CPI | 4,365 | 37.37% | Yengkhom Thambal | | JP | 3,916 | 33.53% | 449 |
| 38 | Hiyanglam | 85.99% | Elangbam Babudhon | | CPI | 3,487 | 27.77% | Elangbam Biramani Singh | | INC(U) | 3,027 | 24.10% | 460 |
| 39 | Sugnu | 86.56% | Mayanglambam Nila Singh | | CPI | 3,836 | 30.37% | Mayanglambam Babu Singh | | INC(U) | 2,923 | 23.14% | 913 |
| 40 | Jiribam | 75.59% | Devendra Singh | | Independent | 6,731 | 63.08% | S. Bijoy | | JP | 3,003 | 28.14% | 3,728 |
| 41 | Chandel | 86.88% | Satkholal | | KNA | 6,075 | 33.24% | Lh. Angno | | INC(I) | 3,251 | 17.79% | 2,824 |
| 42 | Tengnoupal | 81.95% | Jainson Haokip | | KNA | 5,055 | 34.29% | K. Leithil | | INC(I) | 3,512 | 23.82% | 1,543 |
| 43 | Phungyar | 76.60% | Rishang Keishing | | INC(I) | 5,440 | 45.76% | M. C. Ngathingkhui | | JP | 3,045 | 25.61% | 2,395 |
| 44 | Ukhrul | 77.44% | Yangmaso Shaiza | | JP | 6,191 | 47.89% | S. Zingthan | | INC(I) | 5,040 | 38.99% | 1,151 |
| 45 | Chingai | 78.02% | Somi A. Shimray | | JP | 5,472 | 39.95% | P. Peter | | Independent | 5,060 | 36.95% | 412 |
| 46 | Saikul | 76.45% | Holkholet Khongsai | | INC(U) | 2,456 | 18.37% | K. S. Seiboy | | KNA | 2,136 | 15.98% | 320 |
| 47 | Karong | 82.99% | Vio | | Independent | 6,057 | 35.71% | K. S. Benjamin Banee | | JP | 4,407 | 25.98% | 1,650 |
| 48 | Mao | 89.97% | Soso Lorho | | INC(I) | 6,897 | 35.53% | Kh. Thekho | | JP | 5,576 | 28.72% | 1,321 |
| 49 | Tadubi | 84.14% | Luikang | | Independent | 5,218 | 32.18% | Haokholet | | MPP | 3,907 | 24.10% | 1,311 |
| 50 | Kangpokpi | 89.56% | Kishore Thapa | | INC(I) | 5,353 | 46.56% | Taokhosli Kipgen | | Independent | 3,233 | 28.12% | 2,120 |
| 51 | Saitu | 84.83% | L. S. John | | Independent | 2,615 | 17.98% | Althing | | JP | 2,496 | 17.16% | 119 |
| 52 | Tamei | 78.00% | I. D. Dijuanang | | INC(I) | 5,211 | 43.35% | Ilunang | | Independent | 3,054 | 25.40% | 2,157 |
| 53 | Tamenglong | 73.01% | K. Huriang | | Independent | 3,318 | 35.11% | Phenrong | | JP | 2,043 | 21.62% | 1,275 |
| 54 | Nungba | 77.03% | Saikhangam | | Independent | 2,905 | 30.71% | Jangamlung | | JP | 2,168 | 22.92% | 737 |
| 55 | Tipaimukh | 81.84% | Ngurdinglien Sanate | | INC(I) | 3,872 | 42.35% | Selkai Hrangchal | | Independent | 3,556 | 38.89% | 316 |
| 56 | Thanlon | 79.69% | T. Phungzathang | | INC(I) | 5,264 | 48.94% | Thangkhangin | | Independent | 3,344 | 31.09% | 1,920 |
| 57 | Henglep | 83.31% | Holkhomang | | Independent | 3,233 | 24.59% | Mangkhothong | | INC(I) | 3,091 | 23.51% | 142 |
| 58 | Churachandpur | 79.25% | K. Vungzalian | | Independent | 4,431 | 39.60% | Baukholal Thangjem | | INC(I) | 3,231 | 28.87% | 1,200 |
| 59 | Saikot | 83.51% | Ngulkhohau | | Independent | 3,719 | 27.62% | T. Kholly | | Independent | 2,814 | 20.90% | 905 |
| 60 | Singhat | 81.18% | Thangkhanlal | | INC(I) | 3,701 | 32.19% | Henlianthang Thanglet | | INC(U) | 3,365 | 29.27% | 336 |