# Singhat Assembly constituency

Singhat is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Manipur state in India.
It is part of Churachandpur district and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes.

## Members of the Legislative Assembly

| Year | Member | Party |
| 1972 | Thangkhanlal | Indian National Congress |
| 1974 | Gougin | Manipur Hills Union |
| 1980 | Thangkhanlal | Indian National Congress |
| 1984 | T. Gouzadou | Indian National Congress |
| 1990 | Thangkhanlal | Kuki National Assembly |
| 1995 | T. Gouzadou | National People's Party |
| 1998 by-election | Thangkhanlal | Indian National Congress |
| 2000 | N. Zatawn | Janata Dal |
| 2002 | Thangso Baite | Manipur State Congress Party |
| 2007 | T. Hangkhanpau | National People's Party |
| 2012 | Ginsuanhau Zou | Indian National Congress |
| 2017 | Ginsuanhau Zou | Indian National Congress |
| 2020 by-election | Ginsuanhau Zou | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2022 | Chinlunthang | Kuki People's Alliance |

## Election results

Vote share of winning candidates :
| 2022 | 2022 | 51.41% | 51.41% |
| 2020 by-election | 2020 by-election | 100% | 100% |
| 2017 | 2017 | 44.35% | 44.35% |
| 2012 | 2012 | 83.70% | 83.70% |
| 2007 | 2007 | 56.90% | 56.90% |
| 2002 | 2002 | 35.74% | 35.74% |
| 2000 | 2000 | 31.96% | 31.96% |
| 1998 by-election | 1998 by-election | 51.33% | 51.33% |
| 1995 | 1995 | 36.09% | 36.09% |
| 1990 | 1990 | 37.54% | 37.54% |
| 1984 | 1984 | 51.10% | 51.10% |
| 1980 | 1980 | 32.19% | 32.19% |
| 1974 | 1974 | 55.91% | 55.91% |
| 1972 | 1972 | 48.59% | 48.59% |

### Assembly Election 2022

2022 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Singhat :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | KPA | Chinlunthang | 12,098 | 51.41% | New |
| | BJP | Ginsuanhau Zou | 10,079 | 42.83% | New |
| | JD(U) | T. Hangkhanpau | 1,031 | 4.38% | New |
| | INC | Tuankhan Kiamlo Hangzo | 267 | 1.13% | New |
| | NOTA | None of the Above | 57 | 0.24% | New |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 2,019 | 8.58% | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 23,532 | 84.55% | 84.55 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 27,832 | | 5.04 |
| | KPA gain from BJP | KPA gain from BJP | Swing | | |

### Assembly By-election 2020

2020 Manipur Legislative Assembly by-election: Singhat :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | BJP | Ginsuanhau Zou | Unopposed | Unopposed | Unopposed |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 26,496 | | 0.70 |
| | BJP gain from INC | BJP gain from INC | Swing | | |

### Assembly Election 2017

2017 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Singhat :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | Ginsuanhau Zou | 8,131 | 44.35% | 39.35 |
| | BJP | Chinlunthang | 6,969 | 38.01% | New |
| | NPP | Henlianthang Thanglet | 3,124 | 17.04% | New |
| | NOTA | None of the Above | 111 | 0.61% | New |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,162 | 6.34% | 63.15 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 18,335 | 68.71% | 4.31 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 26,684 | | 11.71 |
| | INC hold | INC hold | Swing | 39.35 | |

### Assembly Election 2012

2012 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Singhat :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | Ginsuanhau Zou | 12,875 | 83.70% | 40.89 |
| | AITC | T. Hangkhanpau | 2,185 | 14.20% | New |
| | CPI | Lunkhomang | 274 | 1.78% | New |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 10,690 | 69.49% | 55.39 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 15,383 | 64.40% | 26.35 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 23,886 | | 4.08 |
| | INC gain from NPP | INC gain from NPP | Swing | | |

### Assembly Election 2007

2007 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Singhat :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | MPP | T. Hangkhanpau | 12,859 | 56.90% | New |
| | INC | Thangso Baite | 9,673 | 42.80% | 14.93 |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 3,186 | 14.10% | 6.23 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 22,599 | 90.76% | 2.82 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 24,901 | | 14.84 |
| | MPP gain from MSCP | MPP gain from MSCP | Swing | | |

### Assembly Election 2002

2002 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Singhat :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | MSCP | Thangso Baite | 6,815 | 35.74% | 30.21 |
| | INC | Hangkhanpao | 5,314 | 27.87% | New |
| | FPM | N. Zatawn | 3,305 | 17.33% | 3.89 |
| | Samata Party | T. Ngaizanem | 1,455 | 7.63% | 17.47 |
| | NCP | T. Gouzadou | 1,332 | 6.99% | New |
| | Manipur National Conference | Jubilee Momoi | 531 | 2.78% | New |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,501 | 7.87% | 1.01 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 19,067 | 87.93% | 5.04 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 21,684 | | 0.11 |
| | MSCP gain from JD(U) | MSCP gain from JD(U) | Swing | 3.78 | |

### Assembly Election 2000

2000 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Singhat :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | JD(U) | N. Zatawn | 6,450 | 31.96% | New |
| | Samata Party | T. Ngaizanem | 5,066 | 25.10% | New |
| | FPM | Thangkhenkhup | 4,283 | 21.22% | New |
| | RJD | Thangso Baite | 2,751 | 13.63% | New |
| | MSCP | T. Gouzadou | 1,116 | 5.53% | 43.14 |
| | MPP | Khamlienkhup | 237 | 1.17% | New |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,384 | 6.86% | 4.20 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 20,183 | 92.97% | 5.89 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 21,708 | | 0.35 |
| | JD(U) gain from INC | JD(U) gain from INC | Swing | 19.37 | |

### Assembly By-election 1998

1998 Manipur Legislative Assembly by-election: Singhat :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | Thangkhanlal | 9,670 | 51.33% | 24.54 |
| | MSCP | T. Ngaizanem | 9,169 | 48.67% | New |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 501 | 2.66% | 3.64 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 18,839 | 87.61% | 1.21 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 21,633 | | 5.98 |
| | INC gain from NPP | INC gain from NPP | Swing | | |

### Assembly Election 1995

1995 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Singhat :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | MSCP | T. Gouzadou | 6,327 | 36.09% | New |
| | MPP | T. Ngaizanem | 5,223 | 29.79% | New |
| | INC | Thangkhanlal | 4,696 | 26.79% | 1.00 |
| | FPM | Vungkholian | 977 | 5.57% | New |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,104 | 6.30% | 5.45 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 17,530 | 85.88% | 4.38 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 20,413 | | 7.00 |
| | MSCP gain from KNA | MSCP gain from KNA | Swing | 1.45 | |

### Assembly Election 1990

1990 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Singhat :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | KNA | Thangkhanlal | 6,464 | 37.54% | New |
| | INC | T. Gouzadou | 4,441 | 25.79% | 25.30 |
| | INS(SCS) | Paughuam | 4,440 | 25.79% | New |
| | Manipur Hill People'S Council | S. Lianzakap | 1,682 | 9.77% | New |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 2,023 | 11.75% | 2.91 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 17,218 | 90.26% | 0.37 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 19,077 | | 34.53 |
| | KNA gain from INC | KNA gain from INC | Swing | 13.55 | |

### Assembly Election 1984

1984 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Singhat :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | T. Gouzadou | 6,567 | 51.10% | New |
| | Independent | Thangkhanlal | 4,683 | 36.44% | New |
| | Independent | Goukhenpau | 1,140 | 8.87% | New |
| | Independent | Paukhogin | 205 | 1.60% | New |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,884 | 14.66% | 11.74 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 12,852 | 90.63% | 9.44 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 14,181 | | 0.13 |
| | INC gain from INC(I) | INC gain from INC(I) | Swing | 18.91 | |

### Assembly Election 1980

1980 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Singhat :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC(I) | Thangkhanlal | 3,701 | 32.19% | New |
| | INC(U) | Henlianthang Thanglet | 3,365 | 29.27% | New |
| | KNA | S. Lianzakap | 1,750 | 15.22% | New |
| | JP | T. Gougin | 1,680 | 14.61% | New |
| | Independent | Amchinkam | 393 | 3.42% | New |
| | Independent | Nengkhosuam | 362 | 3.15% | New |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 336 | 2.92% | 11.96 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 11,498 | 81.18% | 1.33 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 14,163 | | 23.83 |
| | INC(I) gain from Manipur Hills Union | INC(I) gain from Manipur Hills Union | Swing | 23.72 | |

### Assembly Election 1974

1974 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Singhat :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Manipur Hills Union | Gougin | 5,276 | 55.91% | New |
| | INC | Thangkhanlal | 3,872 | 41.03% | 7.56 |
| | Independent | Nengkhosuan | 59 | 0.63% | New |
| | Independent | Kamkhanthang | 54 | 0.57% | New |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,404 | 14.88% | 5.48 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 9,437 | 82.51% | 6.81 |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 11,437 | | 18.57 |
| | Manipur Hills Union gain from INC | Manipur Hills Union gain from INC | Swing | 7.32 | |

### Assembly Election 1972

1972 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Singhat :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | Thangkhanlal | 5,166 | 48.59% | New |
| | Independent | Kulzaoal | 3,002 | 28.24% | New |
| | Independent | Ginzanang | 2,288 | 21.52% | New |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 2,164 | 20.35% | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 10,632 | 75.70% | |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 14,045 | | |
| | INC win (new seat) | INC win (new seat) | INC win (new seat) | INC win (new seat) | INC win (new seat) |