Elections to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly were held in May 1978 to elect members of the 30 constituencies in Mizoram, India. The Mizoram People's Conference emerged as the single largest party and T. Sailo was appointed as the Chief Minister of Mizoram.
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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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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]
Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | |
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Mizoram People's Conference | 52,640 | 37.47 | 22 | 22 | |
Independents | 87,830 | 62.53 | 8 | 16 | |
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] |
# | Constituency | Reserved for (ST/None) |
Candidate | Party | |
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1 | Tuipang | ST | Hiphei | Independent | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 |
Mizo Union Ministry led by Chief Minister Chhunga resigned in May 1977, ostensibly to facilitate the progress of peace talks