# Churachandpur Assembly constituency

Churachandpur is one of the 60 Vidhan Sabha constituencies in the Indian state of Manipur that makes up the Manipur Legislative Assembly.

## Members of the Legislative Assembly

| Year | Member | Party |
| 1962 | Paoneikhai Suantak | Indian National Congress |
| 1967 | Lalrokung | Independent politician |
| 1968 (by-election) | Ngurdinglien Sanate | Independent politician |
| 1972 | Haokholal Thangjom | Independent politician |
| 1974 | Haokholal Thangjom | Manipur Hills Union |
| 1980 | K. Vungzalian | Independent politician |
| 1984 | J. F. Rothangliana | Kuki National Assembly |
| 1990 | V. Hangkhanlian | Manipur Peoples Party |
| 1995 | V. Hangkhanlian | Manipur Peoples Party |
| 2000 | V. Hangkhanlian | Manipur State Congress Party |
| 2002 | T. Phungzathang | Indian National Congress |
| 2007 | Phungzathang Tonsing | Indian National Congress |
| 2012 | Phungzathang Tonsing | Indian National Congress |
| 2017 | V. Hangkhanlian | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| 2022 | L. M. Khaute | Janata Dal |

## Election results

Vote share of winning candidates :
| 2022 | 2022 | 38.24% | 38.24% |
| 2017 | 2017 | 30.28% | 30.28% |
| 2012 | 2012 | 60.11% | 60.11% |
| 2007 | 2007 | 51.17% | 51.17% |
| 2002 | 2002 | 48.08% | 48.08% |
| 2000 | 2000 | 50.69% | 50.69% |
| 1995 | 1995 | 58.58% | 58.58% |
| 1990 | 1990 | 18.84% | 18.84% |
| 1984 | 1984 | 22.16% | 22.16% |
| 1980 | 1980 | 40.49% | 40.49% |
| 1974 | 1974 | 48.11% | 48.11% |
| 1972 | 1972 | 28.30% | 28.30% |
| 1967 | 1967 | 25.89% | 25.89% |

### 2022 Assembly election

2022 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Churachandpur :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | JD(U) | L. M. Khaute | 18,231 | 38.24% | |
| | BJP | V. Hangkhanlian | 17,607 | 36.93% | 6.66% |
| | INC | H. Mangchinkhup Paite | 8,482 | 17.79% | 16.21% |
| | Independent | James Khuma Hauzel | 2,244 | 4.71% | |
| | NPP | Th. Thangzalian | 515 | 1.08% | |
| | KNA | Dr. Jainson Haokip D. D. | 248 | 0.52% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 624 | 1.31% | −0.51% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 47,671 | 72.98% | 10.44% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 65,325 | | 20.72% |
| | JD(U) gain from BJP | JD(U) gain from BJP | Swing | 7.97% | |

### 2017 Assembly election

2017 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Churachandpur :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | BJP | V. Hangkhanlian | 10,246 | 30.28% | |
| | NPP | Phungzathang Tonsing | 9,632 | 28.46% | |
| | NEIDP | Paukhansuan Khuptong | 6,411 | 18.95% | |
| | RPI(A) | Thangbiaklian Hangzo | 3,712 | 10.97% | |
| | Independent | Chintwahlian @ C. T. Lian Guite | 3,040 | 8.98% | |
| | INC | Haukhanthang | 535 | 1.58% | −58.53% |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 614 | 1.81% | −23.94% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 33,840 | 62.54% | −1.59% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 54,113 | | 15.30% |
| | BJP gain from INC | BJP gain from INC | Swing | -29.84% | |

### 2012 Assembly election

2012 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Churachandpur :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | Phungzathang Tonsing | 18,093 | 60.11% | 8.94% |
| | AITC | P. Songlianlal | 10,342 | 34.36% | |
| | NCP | K. Vungzalian | 1,408 | 4.68% | |
| | Independent | Chintuahlian Guite | 170 | 0.56% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 7,751 | 25.75% | 21.04% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 30,098 | 64.13% | −14.46% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 46,933 | | 3.52% |
| | INC hold | INC hold | Swing | 8.94% | |

### 2007 Assembly election

2007 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Churachandpur :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | Phungzathang Tonsing | 18,233 | 51.17% | 3.09% |
| | NCP | V. Langkhanpau Guite | 16,554 | 46.46% | |
| | Independent | G. Thangboy | 441 | 1.24% | |
| | Independent | William | 198 | 0.56% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,679 | 4.71% | 3.99% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 35,632 | 78.59% | −5.47% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 45,339 | | 17.36% |
| | INC hold | INC hold | Swing | 3.09% | |

### 2002 Assembly election

2002 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Churachandpur :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | T. Phungzathang | 15,271 | 48.08% | 0.14% |
| | NCP | V. Hangkhanlian | 15,043 | 47.36% | 46.47% |
| | Samata Party | Lalhriet | 615 | 1.94% | |
| | Independent | Ginmuanlam | 508 | 1.60% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 228 | 0.72% | −2.03% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 31,760 | 84.06% | 2.73% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 38,634 | | 4.04% |
| | INC gain from MSCP | INC gain from MSCP | Swing | -10.49% | |

### 2000 Assembly election

2000 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Churachandpur :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | MSCP | V. Hangkhanlian | 15,666 | 50.69% | |
| | INC | T. Phungzathang | 14,818 | 47.94% | 42.70% |
| | NCP | Khualkhanthang | 278 | 0.90% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 848 | 2.74% | −30.49% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 30,907 | 84.39% | 3.06% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 37,135 | | 19.25% |
| | MSCP gain from MPP | MSCP gain from MPP | Swing | -7.89% | |

### 1995 Assembly election

1995 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Churachandpur :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | MPP | V. Hangkhanlian | 14,641 | 58.58% | |
| | MPP | K. Vungzalian | 6,335 | 25.35% | |
| | JD | Jamkholam | 2,560 | 10.24% | |
| | INC | Hathoi Buansing | 1,310 | 5.24% | −3.52% |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 8,306 | 33.23% | 28.92% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 24,995 | 81.33% | −6.75% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 31,141 | | 37.12% |
| | MPP hold | MPP hold | Swing | 39.73% | |

### 1990 Assembly election

1990 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Churachandpur :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | MPP | V. Hangkhanlian | 3,705 | 18.84% | |
| | JD | S. Ngulsing | 2,858 | 14.53% | |
| | Independent | K. Vungzalian | 2,816 | 14.32% | |
| | KNA | Kampu Gangte | 2,649 | 13.47% | |
| | Independent | Rothangliana | 2,184 | 11.11% | |
| | INC | Hathoi Buansing | 1,722 | 8.76% | −12.69% |
| | INS(SCS) | Haokholal Thangjom | 1,478 | 7.52% | |
| | Independent | Lalhaming Mawia | 1,443 | 7.34% | |
| | Independent | T. Gougin | 730 | 3.71% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 847 | 4.31% | 3.59% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 19,664 | 88.08% | 10.00% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 22,710 | | 37.07% |
| | MPP gain from KNA | MPP gain from KNA | Swing | -3.32% | |

### 1984 Assembly election

1984 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Churachandpur :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | KNA | J. F. Rothangliana | 2,797 | 22.16% | |
| | INC | K. Vungzalian | 2,707 | 21.45% | |
| | Independent | Haokholal Thangjom | 2,276 | 18.03% | |
| | Independent | Thuamson | 2,204 | 17.46% | |
| | Independent | Tinlianthang | 2,053 | 16.27% | |
| | Independent | Khamkholal Guite | 222 | 1.76% | |
| | Independent | Haulianthang | 160 | 1.27% | |
| | Independent | Manlianuiang | 160 | 1.27% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 90 | 0.71% | −10.25% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 12,622 | 78.07% | −1.18% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 16,568 | | 17.35% |
| | KNA gain from Independent | KNA gain from Independent | Swing | -18.33% | |

### 1980 Assembly election

1980 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Churachandpur :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Independent | K. Vungzalian | 4,431 | 40.49% | |
| | INC(I) | Baukholal Thangjem | 3,231 | 29.53% | |
| | Independent | C. Rokhuma | 2,526 | 23.08% | |
| | JP | Pauneikhai Vaiphei | 685 | 6.26% | |
| | Independent | Hauneipau | 70 | 0.64% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,200 | 10.97% | −10.91% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 10,943 | 79.25% | 1.68% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 14,119 | | 21.93% |
| | Independent gain from Manipur Hills Union | Independent gain from Manipur Hills Union | Swing | -7.62% | |

### 1974 Assembly election

1974 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Churachandpur :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Manipur Hills Union | Haukholal Thangjom | 4,242 | 48.11% | |
| | INC | T. Kaigou | 2,313 | 26.23% | 0.95% |
| | Independent | Thanzuala | 2,262 | 25.65% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,929 | 21.88% | 18.86% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 8,817 | 77.57% | −0.50% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 11,580 | | −10.52% |
| | Manipur Hills Union gain from Independent | Manipur Hills Union gain from Independent | Swing | 19.81% | |

### 1972 Assembly election

1972 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Churachandpur :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Independent | Haokholal Thangjom | 2,824 | 28.30% | |
| | INC | Goukhenpau | 2,523 | 25.29% | 10.01% |
| | Independent | Roulneikhum | 2,217 | 22.22% | |
| | Independent | Khotinlal | 1,497 | 15.00% | |
| | Independent | Khantkhojam | 917 | 9.19% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 301 | 3.02% | −3.56% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 9,978 | 78.07% | −0.42% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 12,941 | | −28.97% |
| | Independent hold | Independent hold | Swing | 2.41% | |

### 1967 Assembly election

1967 Manipur Legislative Assembly election: Churachandpur :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Independent | Lalroukung | 3,558 | 25.89% |
| | Independent | Semkhupau | 2,654 | 19.31% |
| | Independent | H. Thongjom | 2,643 | 19.23% |
| | INC | Pauneikhai | 2,099 | 15.28% |
| | Independent | Somkholal | 1,886 | 13.73% |
| | Independent | R. Sena | 593 | 4.32% |
| | Independent | K. A. Khaijang | 308 | 2.24% |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 904 | 6.58% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 13,741 | 78.49% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 18,219 | |