1978 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

1978 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

←  1972 17 and 20 May 1978 1979  →
All 30 seats in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly 16 seats needed for a majority
Registered	224,936
Turnout	63.27%
Majority party Minority party   Leader T. Sailo Party MPC Independent Leader's seat Aizawl North Seats won 22 8 Popular vote 37.47% 62.53%
CM before election C. Chhunga Mizo Union Elected CM T. Sailo MPC

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.

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]

Parties Contested

No.	Party	Flag	Symbol	Leader	Seats contested
1.	Mizoram People's Conference			T. Sailo	28
2.	Independents			collective leadership	126

Result

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	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]

Elected Members

#	Constituency	Reserved for (ST/None)	Candidate	Party
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

See also

• List of constituencies of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly

References

1. S. P. Sinha (2007). Lost Opportunities: 50 Years of Insurgency in the North-east and India's. Lancer Publishers. p. 95. 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
2. "Statistical Report on General Election, 1978 to the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 13 July 2021.