Thoubal election results 2017: CM Ibobi Singh wins

Thoubal: Manipur's most keenly watched electoral battle played out in Thoubal constituency.

- Okram Ibobi Singh leading from Thoubal

One one side is the activist-turned-politician Irom Sharmila and on the other is three-time Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, representing Congress.

If Irom Sharmila, who has led a relentless campaign against Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), manages to trounce a stalwart like Ibobi Singh, her entry is sure to create ripples in the politics of the northeast state. Irom Sharmila, who has led a relentless campaign against Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), manages to trounce a stalwart like Ibobi Singh, her entry is sure to create ripples in the politics of the northeast state.

The other key candidates are BJP's Leitanthem Basanta Singh and Leishangthem Suresh Singh of AITC.

Barring the city, there are eight more constituencies making the total number nine across Thoubal district. These constituencies are BKakching, Lilong, Wangjing Tentha, Wangkhem, Hiyanglam, Khangabok, Sugnu and Wabgai.