1972 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

1972 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

8 April 1972 1978  →
All 30 seats in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly 16 seats needed for a majority
Registered	156,901
Turnout	72.90%
Majority party Minority party Third party   Party INC(R) SSP Independent Seats won 6 0 24 Popular vote 30.91% 1.54% 67.55%
Elected CM C. Chhunga

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.

Parties Contested

No.	Party	Flag	Symbol	Leader	Seats contested
1.	Indian National Congress			Indira Gandhi	29
2.	Samyukta Socialist Party			George Fernandes	18
3.	Independents			collective leadership	108

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

• List of constituencies of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly
• 1972 elections in India

References

1. "The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971" (PDF). www.indiacode.nic.in. 30 December 1971. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
2. "Statistical Report on General Election, 1972 to the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 13 July 2021.