Sapam Kunjakeswor Singh
Sapam Kunjakeswor Singh, also known as Sapam Keba, (born 1 January 1959) is a politician from the Indian state of Manipur. He represented the Patsoi assembly constituency during 2007–2012 in the 9th Manipur Legislative Assembly.[2]
Sapam Kunjakeswor Singh | |
|---|---|
| MLA, Manipur Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2007–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Moirangthem Nabadwip |
| Succeeded by | Akoijam Mirabai Devi |
| Constituency | Patsoi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 January 1959 Imphal, Manipur, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Other political affiliations | Independent (2007-2012) NEIDP (2017-2021) |
| Spouse(s) | Ningolei Devi |
| Parent(s) | Ibochouba Singh (father) |
| Residence | Sagolband Road, Tera Bazar, Imphal |
| Education | B.Sc. |
| Alma mater | DM College of Science, Manipur |
| Occupation | Social worker[1] |
In 2007, he won his maiden election as an Independent candidate by defeating the former Deputy Chief Minister and also the former Speaker L. Chandramani Singh by a margin of 1644 votes. [3] He lost the 2012 election as an All India Trinamool Congress candidate. In 2017, he joined the North East India Development Party (NEIDP).[4] He lost the 2017 election by a slimmest of margin of only 114 votes against a sitting Indian National Congress Minister. [5]
References
- 9th Manipur Legislative Assembly Members: Who's Who
- Members of the 9th Manipur Legislative Assembly
- "Two former Chief Ministers and Speaker eat humble pie in Manipur". oneindia.com. 17 March 2007. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- "Sapam Keba joins NEIDP". Imphal Free Press. 28 January 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2018.
- "Patsoi Assembly Constituency Election Result - Legislative Assembly Constituency".
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