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 Mizoram Legislative Assembly were held on 8 April 1972 to elect members of the 30 constituencies in Mizoram, India. After the elections, C. Chhunga was appointed as the first Chief Minister of Mizoram.
Mizoram in Northeast India was, in 1972, a newly created 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian National Congress | 34,421 | 30.91 | 6 | |
| Samyukta Socialist Party | 1,713 | 1.54 | 0 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 20 | Serchhip | Vaivenga | ||
| 21 | Phuldungsei | Lalkunga | Indian National Congress | |
| 22 | Sateek | Raite Zoliana | Independent | |
| 23 | Aizawl South | Laisanguala | Indian National Congress | |
| 24 | Aizawl Central | Lalrinliana | Independent | |
| 25 | Aizawal North | R. Thangliana | ||
| 26 | Kawnpui | Ch Saprawnga | ||
| 27 | Kolasib | Ch Chhunga | ||
| 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.