1989 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

Summary

Elections to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly were held in November 1989 to elect members of the 40 constituencies in Mizoram, India. The Indian National Congress won the majority of seats and its leader in Mizoram, Lal Thanhawla was appointed as the Chief Minister of Mizoram; his second time in the role.

1989 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

← 1987 22 November 1989 1993 →

All 40 seats in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly
21 seats needed for a majority
Registered333,733
Turnout81.30%
  Majority party Minority party Third party
 
Leader Lal Thanhawla Laldenga
Party INC MNF MPC
Leader's seat Serchhip Aizawl South 2
Seats before 13 24 3
Seats won 23 14 1
Seat change Increase10 Decrease10 Decrease2
Popular vote 34.85% 35.29% 19.67%

CM before election

Lal Thanhawla
INC

Elected CM

Lal Thanhawla
MNF

In 1987, the Mizo National Front won the elections and started governing for their 5-year term. But, within 18 months, there were defections from the party, by members who wanted Cabinet positions, which reduced the government to a minority in the Assembly. President's rule was imposed on Mizoram, in September 1988[1] and elections were called for in 1989.

Result edit

 
PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Indian National Congress93,56134.8523 10
Mizo National Front94,76335.2914 10
Mizoram People's Conference52,81319.671 2
Independents27,35310.192 2
Total268,490100.00400
Valid votes268,49098.95
Invalid/blank votes2,8491.05
Total votes271,339100.00
Registered voters/turnout333,73381.30
Source: ECI[2]

Elected Members edit

# Constituency Candidate Party
1 Tuipang Hiphei Indian National Congress
2 Saiha S. Hiato Indian National Congress
3 Sangau H. Rammawi Mizo National Front
4 Lawngtlai F. Manghnuna Indian National Congress
5 Chawngte Nirupam Indian National Congress
6 Tlabung Hari Kristo Chakma Indian National Congress
7 Buarpui P. Lalbiaka Indian National Congress
8 Lunglei South F. Sapa Indian National Congress
9 Lunglei North R. Thangliana Mizo National Front
10 Tawipui P. Siamliana Independent
11 Vanva R. Romawia Mizo National Front
12 Hnahthial Vanlalanghaka Indian National Congress
13 North Vanlaiphai C. L. Ruala Indian National Congress
14 Khawbung K. Vanlalauva Mizo National Front
15 Champhai Zoramthanga Mizo National Front
16 Khawhai J. H. Rothuama Mizo National Front
17 Saitual Andrew Lalherliana Independent
18 Khawzawl Tawnluia Mizo National Front
19 Ngopa Zosiama Pachuau Mizoram People's Conference
20 Suangpuilawn Vanlalngena Indian National Congress
21 Ratu Lalrinchhana Mizo National Front
22 Kawnpui Vaivenga Indian National Congress
23 Kolasib Aichhinga Mizo National Front
24 Bilkhawthlir Zalawma Indian National Congress
25 Lokicherra Lalthanhawla Indian National Congress
26 Kawrthah Saikapthianga Indian National Congress
27 Mamit Lalhuthanga Indian National Congress
28 Phuldungsei Liansuama Indian National Congress
29 Sateek Lalrawnliana Mizo National Front
30 Serchhip Lalthanhawla Indian National Congress
31 Lungpho P. C. Bawihtluanga Indian National Congress
32 Tlungvel P. C. Zoramsangliana Indian National Congress
33 Aizawl North 1 Rosangliana Indian National Congress
34 Aizawl North 2 H. Thansanga Indian National Congress
35 Aizawl East 1 John Lalsangzuala Indian National Congress
36 Aizawl East 2 Rokamlova Indian National Congress
37 Aizawl West 1 J. Tahnghuama Mizo National Front
38 Aizawl West 2 Rualchhina Mizo National Front
39 Aizawl South 1 R. Tlagghmingthanga Mizo National Front
40 Aizawl South 2 Laldenga Mizo National Front

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Ramesh Menon (20 September 1988). "Mizoram comes under President's Rule". Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1989 to the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 16 July 2021.