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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ! style="text-align:center; background:Template:Party color;color:white"|1. | Indian National Congress | 
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Indira Gandhi | 29 | |
| ! style="text-align:center; background:Template:Party color;color:white"|2. | Samyukta Socialist Party | 
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George Fernandes | 18 |
| ! style="text-align:center; background:Template:Party color;color:white"|3. | Independents |
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collective leadership | 108 |
Result
Elected members
| # | Constituency | Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuipang | Hiphei | rowspan=3 bgcolor=Template:Party color| | Independent |
| 2 | Sangau | Sangchhun | ||
| 3 | Saiha | Sapliana Vandir | ||
| 4 | Chawngte | Satio Prio | rowspan=2 bgcolor=Template:Party color| | Indian National Congress |
| 5 | Demagiri | Hari Kristo Chakma | ||
| 6 | Buarpui | P. B. Nikhuma | rowspan=12 bgcolor=Template:Party color| | 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 | bgcolor=Template:Party color| | Indian National Congress |
| 19 | Lungpho | C Lalruata | rowspan=2 bgcolor=Template:Party color| | Independent |
| 20 | Serchhip | Vaivenga | ||
| 21 | Phuldungsei | Lalkunga | bgcolor=Template:Party color| | Indian National Congress |
| 22 | Sateek | Raite Zoliana | bgcolor=Template:Party color| | Independent |
| 23 | Aizawl South | Laisanguala | bgcolor=Template:Party color| | Indian National Congress |
| 24 | Aizawl Central | Lalrinliana | rowspan=6 bgcolor=Template:Party color| | 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 | bgcolor=Template:Party color| | Indian National Congress |
See also
References
- ↑ The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971. www.indiacode.nic.in(30 December 1971). Retrieved 24 December 2020.