1972 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election
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All 30 seats in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly 16 seats needed for a majority | |||||||||||||||||
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| Registered | 156,901 | ||||||||||||||||
| Turnout | 72.90% | ||||||||||||||||
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The first elections to the Chief Minister of Mizoram.
Mizoram in
Union Territory, after the passing of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.[1]
It was assigned a Legislative Assembly of 30 members.
Result
| Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Independents | 75,224 | 67.55 | 24 | |
| Total | 111,358 | 100.00 | 30 | |
| Valid votes | 111,358 | 97.35 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 3,028 | 2.65 | ||
| Total votes | 114,386 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 156,901 | 72.90 | ||
| Source: ECI[2] | ||||
Elected Members
| # | Constituency | Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuipang | Hiphei | Independent
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| 2 | Sangau | Sangchhun | ||
| 3 | Saiha | Sapliana Vandir | ||
| 4 | Chawngte | Satio Prio | Indian National Congress | |
| 5 | Demagiri | Hari Kristo Chakma | ||
| 6 | Buarpui | P. B. Nikhuma | Independent
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| 7 | Lungleh | K. L. Rochama | ||
| 8 | South Vanlaiphai | Saitlawma | ||
| 9 | Hnahthial | Thangzika | ||
| 10 | North Vanlaiphai | R. Dotinaia | ||
| 11 | Khawbung | Fhrangvela | ||
| 12 | Champhai | Lalhlira | ||
| 13 | Khaw | Zawl Vanlalhruata | ||
| 14 | Ratu | Sangkhuma | ||
| 15 | Suangpuilwan | H. Thansanga | ||
| 16 | Saitual | Khawtinkhuma | ||
| 17 | Ilungvel | Hrangaia | ||
| 18 | Khawhai | J. Thanghdama | Indian National Congress | |
| 19 | Lungpho | C Lalruata | Independent
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| 20 | Serchhip | Vaivenga | ||
| 21 | Phuldungsei | Lalkunga | Indian National Congress | |
| 22 | Sateek | Raite Zoliana | Independent
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| 23 | Aizawl South | Laisanguala | Indian National Congress | |
| 24 | Aizawl Central | Lalrinliana | Independent
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| 25 | Aizawal North | R. Thangliana | ||
| 26 | Kawnpui | Ch Saprawnga | ||
| 27 | Kolasib | Ch Chhunga
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| 28 | Sairang | Ng Vrdawla | ||
| 29 | Mamit | C Chawngkunga | ||
| 30 | Renguil | Zalawma | Indian National Congress | |
See also
References
- ^ "The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971" (PDF). www.indiacode.nic.in. 30 December 1971. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1972 to the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 13 July 2021.