1984 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

1984 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

←  1979 25 April 1984 1987  →
All 30 seats in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly 16 seats needed for a majority
Registered	256,530
Turnout	73.43%
Majority party Minority party   Leader Lal Thanhawla T. Sailo Party INC(I) MPC Leader's seat Serchhip Buarpi Seats before 5 18 Seats won 20 8 Seat change 15 10 Popular vote 39.81% 32.67%
CM before election T. Sailo MPC Elected CM Lal Thanhawla INC

Elections to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly were held in April 1984 to elect members of the 30 constituencies in Mizoram, India. The Indian National Congress emerged as the single largest party and Lal Thanhawla was appointed as the Chief Minister of Mizoram. ^[1]

Parties Contested

No.	Party	Flag	Symbol	Leader	Seats contested
1.	Indian National Congress (I)			Lal Thanhawla	30
2.	Mizoram People's Conference			T. Sailo	27
3.	Independents			collective leadership	77

Result

Party		Votes	%	Seats	+/–
	Indian National Congress (I)	74,005	39.81	20	15
	Mizoram People's Conference	66,065	35.54	8	10
	Independents	45,819	24.65	2	3
Total		185,889	100.00	30	0
Valid votes		185,889	98.68
Invalid/blank votes		2,490	1.32
Total votes		188,379	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		256,530	73.43
Source: ECI [2]

Elected Members

#	Constituency	Candidate	Party
1	Tuipang	Hiphei		Indian National Congress
2	Sangau	K. Sangchhum		Indian National Congress
3	Saiha	F. Lalramliana		Indian National Congress
4	Chawngtea	Arun Bikash		Indian National Congress
5	Demagiri	Harikristo		Indian National Congress
6	Buarpui	T. Sailo		Mizoram People's Conference
7	Lunglei	Lalhmingthana		Mizoram People's Conference
8	Tawipui	Z.D. Sangliana		Indian National Congress
9	Hnahthial	Vanlalnghaka		Indian National Congress
10	Nivanlaiphai	C. L. Ruala		Indian National Congress
11	Khawbung	Rochhunga Ralte		Indian National Congress
12	Champhai	Lalhlira		Indian National Congress
13	Khawhai	R. Lalawia		Indian National Congress
14	Saitual	K. Biakchungnunga		Mizoram People's Conference
15	Ngopa	Zosiama Pachuau		Mizoram People's Conference
16	Suangpuilawn	H. Thansanga		Indian National Congress
17	Ratu	R. Thangliana		Indian National Congress
18	Kawnpui	Vaivenga		Indian National Congress
19	Kolasib	Zalawma		Indian National Congress
20	Kawrthah	Saaikapthaianga		Indian National Congress
21	Sairang	Lalhuthanga		Indian National Congress
22	Phuldungsei	Liansuama		Indian National Congress
23	Sateek	J. Thanghuama		Indian National Congress
24	Serchhip	Lal Thanhawla		Indian National Congress
25	Lungpho	K.L. Lianchia		Mizoram People's Conference
26	Tlungvel	Lallawmsanga Zadeng		Mizoram People's Conference
27	Aizawal North	Zairemthanga		Mizoram People's Conference
28	Aizawal East	Rokamlova		Indian National Congress
29	Aizawal West	K. Thansiami		Mizoram People's Conference
30	Aizawal South	Sainghaka		Indian National Congress

Nominated members

There were also 3 nominated members: Pi Rokungi, Pu F. Lalchhawna and Pu Zoduha, all of the Indian National Congress. ^[3]

See also

• List of constituencies of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly

References

1. "Lal Thanhawla - the CM who wanted to step aside". The Week. PTI. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2021. Thanhawla was again elected as leader of the opposition. He became the chief minister after the next election in 1984 when Congress captured power
2. "Statistical Report on General Election, 1984 to the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
3. "Union Territory - Fourth Mizoram Legislative Assembly (4.5.1984 - 19.2.1987)" (PDF). Retrieved 20 February 2022.