1978 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 | 224,936 | ||||||||||||||||||
Turnout | 63.27% | ||||||||||||||||||
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Elections to the Chief Minister of Mizoram.
The previous ministry, led by Chief Minister C. Chhunga, resigned in May 1977, to facilitate the progress of peace talks (Mizoram Peace Accord). The Union Territory was therefore placed under President's rule, for a year.[1]
Result
Independents 87,830 | 62.53 | 8 | 16 | | |||||
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Total | 140,470 | 100.00 | 30 | 0 | |||||
Valid votes | 140,470 | 98.71 | |||||||
Invalid/blank votes | 1,838 | 1.29 | |||||||
Total votes | 142,308 | 100.00 | |||||||
Registered voters/turnout | 224,936 | 63.27 | |||||||
Source: ECI[2] |
Elected Members
# | Constituency | Reserved for ( ST /None) |
Candidate | Party | |
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1 | Tuipang | ST | Hiphei | Independent
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2 | Sangau | ST | K. Sangchhum | ||
3 | Saiha | ST | R.T. Zachono | ||
4 | Chawngte | ST | Kistomohan | ||
5 | Demagiri | None | Harikristo | ||
6 | Buarpui | ST | K. Lalsanga | Mizoram People's Conference | |
7 | Lunglei | ST | Lalhmingthanga | ||
8 | Tawi Pui | ST | H. Kiautuma | ||
9 | Hnahthial | ST | R. Romawia | ||
10 | N. Vanlaiphai | None | J.H. Rothuama | ||
11 | Khawbung | ST | J. Kapthianga | ||
12 | Champhai | ST | Lalthanhawla |
Independent
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13 | Khawhai | ST | Vanlalhruaia | Mizoram People's Conference | |
14 | Saitual | ST | K.M. Baiksailova | ||
15 | Ngopa | ST | B.P. Rosanga | ||
16 | Suangpuilawn | ST | F. Malsawma | ||
17 | Ratu | ST | J. Thankunga | ||
18 | Aawntui | ST | Kenneth Chawngliana | ||
19 | Kolasit | ST | Chawngkunga | ||
20 | Kawrthah | ST | C. Vulluaia | ||
21 | Sairang | ST | Tiangchhunga | ||
22 | Phuldungsei | None | P. Lalupa | ||
23 | Sateek | ST | Lalthanzauva | ||
24 | Serchhip | ST | Thanmawii | ||
25 | Lungpho | ST | K. Baikchungnunga | ||
26 | Tlungvel | ST | C. L. Ruala | Independent
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27 | Aizawl North | ST | Thzengphunga Sailo | Mizoram People's Conference | |
28 | Aizawl East | ST | Thangridema | ||
29 | Aizawl West | ST | Zairemthanga | ||
30 | Aizawl South | ST | Sainghaka | Independent
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See also
References
- ISBN 9788170621621. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
Mizo Union Ministry led by Chief Minister Chhunga resigned in May 1977, ostensibly to facilitate the progress of peace talks
- ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1978 to the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 13 July 2021.