Template:Infobox election
Legislative Assembly elections were held in Mizoram on 7 November 2023 to elect all 40 members of Mizoram Legislative Assembly, which had 174 candidates and saw 80.66% voter turnout. The votes will be counted and the results will be declared on 4 December 2023.[1]
Background
The tenure of Mizoram Legislative Assembly is scheduled to end on 17 December 2023.[2] The previous assembly elections were held in November 2018. After the election, Mizo National Front formed the state government, with Zoramthanga becoming Chief Minister.[3]
The total number of voters in Mizoram is 40,78,681, comprising 19,93,937 male, 20,84,675 female and 69 third genders.[4]
Schedule
The election schedule was announced by the Election Commission of India on 9 October 2023.[5][6] The date of counting of votes was postponed from 3 December 2023 to 4 December 2023.[7][8]
| Poll Event | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 13 October 2023 |
| Start of nomination | 13 October 2023 |
| Last Date for filing nomination | 20 October 2023 |
| Scrutiny of nomination | 21 October 2023 |
| Last Date for Withdrawal of nomination | 23 October 2023 |
| Date of Poll | 7 November 2023 |
| Date of Counting of Votes | 4 December 2023 |
Parties and alliances
Candidates
| District | Constituency | colspan="3" bgcolor="Template:Party color"| | colspan="3" bgcolor="Template:Party color"| | colspan="3" bgcolor="Template:Party color"| | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNF[15][16] | INC[15][17] | ZPM[15][18] | |||||||||
| Mamit | 1 | Hachhek | rowspan="40" Template:Party color cell | MNF | Robert Romawia Royte | rowspan="40" Template:Party color cell | INC | Lalrindika Ralte | rowspan="40" Template:Party color cell | ZPM | KJ Lalbiakngheta |
| 2 | Dampa | MNF | Lalrintluanga Sailo | INC | Lalhmingthanga Sailo | ZPM | Vanlalsailova | ||||
| 3 | Mamit | MNF | Er. H. Lalzirliana | INC | K. Lalthanzama | ZPM | H.Zorempuia | ||||
| Kolasib | 4 | Tuirial | MNF | K. Laldawngliana | INC | Dr. Henry Zodinliana Pachuau | ZPM | Laltlanmawia | |||
| 5 | Kolasib | MNF | K. Lalrinliana | INC | S. Lalrinawma | ZPM | Lalfamkima | ||||
| 6 | Serlui | MNF | Lalrinsanga Ralte | INC | Lalhmachhuana | ZPM | Jimmy Laltlanmawia | ||||
| Aizawl | 7 | Tuivawl | MNF | Lalchhandama Ralte | INC | R. L. Pianmawia | ZPM | JMS Dawngliana | |||
| 8 | Chalfilh | MNF | K. Lalhmangaiha | INC | Vanneihthanga | ZPM | Lalbiakzama | ||||
| 9 | Tawi | MNF | Lairinenga Sailo | INC | Lalringliana Khiangte | ZPM | Lainilawma | ||||
| 10 | Aizawl North 1 | MNF | R. Lalzirliana | INC | Lalnunmawia Chuaungo | ZPM | Vanialhlana | ||||
| 11 | Aizawl North 2 | MNF | Vanlalsawma | INC | R. Lalrinmawia | ZPM | Dr. Vanlalthlana | ||||
| 12 | Aizawl North 3 | MNF | C. Lalmuanpuial | INC | Lal Thanzara | ZPM | K.Sapdang | ||||
| 13 | Aizawl East 1 | MNF | Zoramthanga | INC | Lalsanglura Ralte | ZPM | Lalthansanga | ||||
| 14 | Aizawl East 2 | MNF | B. Lalawmpuii | INC | P. C. Lalhmingthanga | ZPM | B. Lalchhanzova | ||||
| 15 | Aizawl West 1 | MNF | Zothantluanga | INC | H. Lalbiakthanga | ZPM | TBC Lalvenchhunga | ||||
| 16 | Aizawl West 2 | MNF | Lalruatkima | INC | Dr. Ngurdingliana | ZPM | Lainghinglova Hmar | ||||
| 17 | Aizawl West 3 | MNF | Er. K. Lalsawmvela | INC | Lalsawta | ZPM | VL Zaithanzama | ||||
| 18 | Aizawl South 1 | MNF | K. Vanlalvena | INC | Vanlalawmpuii Chawngthu | ZPM | C. Lalsawivunga | ||||
| 19 | Aizawl South 2 | MNF | Denghmingthanga | INC | Dr. Lalmalsawma Nghaka | ZPM | Lalchhuanthanga | ||||
| 20 | Aizawl South 3 | MNF | Dr. F. Lalnunmawia | INC | Rosiamngheta | ZPM | Baryl Vanneihsangi Tlau | ||||
| Champhai | 21 | Lengteng | MNF | Dr. L. Thangmawia | INC | Lalhmingthanga Pachuau | ZPM | F.Rodingliana | |||
| 22 | Tuichang | MNF | Tawnluia | INC | C. Lalhriatpuia | ZPM | W. Chhuanawma | ||||
| 23 | Champhai North | MNF | Dr. ZR Thiamsanga | INC | K. Lalnunmawia | ZPM | Er. Ginzalala | ||||
| 24 | Champhai South | MNF | TJ Lalnuntluanga | INC | Dr. Lallianchhunga | ZPM | Lt.Col. Clement Lalhmingthanga | ||||
| 25 | East Tuipui | MNF | Ramthanmawia | INC | C. Lalnunthanga | ZPM | Dr. C. Lalrammawia | ||||
| Serchhip | 26 | Serchhip | MNF | J. Malsawmzuala Vanchhawng | INC | R. Vanlaltluanga | ZPM | Lalduhoma | |||
| 27 | Tuikum | MNF | Er. Lalrinawma | INC | T. T. Zothansanga | ZPM | PC Vanlalruata | ||||
| 28 | Hrangturzo | MNF | Lalremruata Chhangte | INC | F. Lalroenga | ZPM | Lalmuanpula Punte | ||||
| Lunglei | 29 | South Tuipui | MNF | Dr. R Lalthangliana | INC | C. Laldintluanga | ZPM | Jeje Lalpekhlua Fanai | |||
| 30 | Lunglei North | MNF | Dr. Vanlaltanpuia | INC | Eric R. Zomuanpuia | ZPM | V. Malsawmtluanga | ||||
| 31 | Lunglei East | MNF | Lawmawma Tochhawng | INC | Joseph Lalhimpuia | ZPM | Lalrinpull | ||||
| 32 | Lunglei West | MNF | C Lalrinsanga | INC | P. C. Lalthanliana | ZPM | T. Lalhlimpuia | ||||
| 33 | Lunglei South | MNF | Dr. K. Pachhunga | INC | Meriam L. Hrangchal | ZPM | Lalramliana | ||||
| 34 | Thorang | MNF | Er. R. Rohmingliana | INC | Zodintluanga Ralte | ZPM | C. Lalnunnema | ||||
| 35 | West Tuipui | MNF | Prova Chakma | INC | Nihar Kanti Chakma | ZPM | Kawlhnuna IFS (Rtd) | ||||
| Lawngtlai | 36 | Tuichawng | MNF | Rasik Mohan Chakma | INC | Hara Prasad Chakma | ZPM | Shanti Jiban Chakma | |||
| 37 | Lawngtlai West | MNF | V. Zirsanga | INC | C. Ngunlianchunga | ZPM | Lalnunsema | ||||
| 38 | Lawngtlai East | MNF | H. Biakzaua | INC | H. Zothangliana | ZPM | Dr. Lorrain Lalpekliana Chinzah | ||||
| Saiha | 39 | Saiha | MNF | HC Lalmalsawma Zasai | INC | N. Chakhai | ZPM | KH Beithie | |||
| 40 | Palak | MNF | KT Rokhaw | INC | I. P. Junior | ZPM | K. Robinson | ||||
Campaigns
Mizo National Front
Manifesto
MNF Election Manifesto:[19]
- Unification of Zo people across the world under one government with "higher authority" in accordance with the UN's 2007 Declaration on the Rights of the Indigenous People.
- Implementation of all clauses of the Mizoram Peace Accord of 1986
- Border Protection
Indian National Congress
Manifesto
Indian National Congress Election Manifesto:[20]
- Reintroduction of the Old Pension Scheme
- Subsidized LPG cylinders at Rs 750 for poor households
- 'Tang Puihna' scheme - Rs 2 lakh financial assistance to farmers and entrepreneurs to develop sustainable economic and livelihood activities.
- Budgetary provision of Rs 5 crore every year, for Cancer patients.
- 'Young Mizo entrepreneurs programme' to fund startups.
- Old-age pension of Rs 2,000 per month.
- Health insurance cover of Rs 15 lakh per family for Hospital treatments.
Bharatiya Janata Party
Manifesto
BJP Election Manifesto:[21]
- “Mission EDU Upgrade or Education upgrade" and “Zirlai Simathawana Mission" with budget of ₹250 crore and ₹350 crore respectively to renovate the government schools and colleges.
- Establishment of Mizoram sports academy.
- Scholarships for athletes.
- Launching of Mizoram Olympic mission
- Upgrading the Zoram medical college in Mizoram as the regional institute of medical sciences
- Launching "Operation Drug Free Mizoram" to curb the drug addiction among youth.
- Women empowerment scheme to give ₹1.5 lakh financial assistance to every girl child.
- 33% reservation for women in government jobs Urban and Rural infrastructure
- 'Mizoram Urban Infrastructure Development Mission' and 'Mizoram Rural Infrastructure Development Mission' with a budget of ₹400 crore and ₹950 crore respectively.
- Introduction of Mizo Agri Infra Mission with ₹1000 crore investment to revamp the agricultural infrastructure.
- Resolving long-standing border with Assam government.
Voting
Turnout
The highest voter participation was at Serchhip district at (84.78 %), followed by the Mamit district (84.23 %) and the Hnahthial district (84.1 %). The Assembly constituency with highest turnout was Tuikum at 87.32 %.[22]
The female voters had a slightly higher turnout (81.25 %) than male voters (80.04 %).[22]
Re-polling
Re-polling was done in the Muallungthu voting centre in Aizawl South-III constituency on 10 November 2023 because the voting personnel did not clear the mock poll data from the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM).[23][24]
Surveys and polls
Opinion polls
| Polling agency | Date published | Margin of error |
Sample size | bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | Majority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNF | INC | ZPM | Others | |||||
| ABP News-CVoter[25] | 9 October 2023 | ±3–5% | 1,758 | style="background:Template:Party color" |Template:Font color | 10-14 | 9-13 | 1-3 | Hung |
| ABP News-CVoter[26] | 4 November 2023 | ±3–5% | 2,246 | style="background:Template:Party color" |Template:Font color | 6-10 | 10-14 | 0-2 | style="background:Template:Party color" |Template:Font color |
| Polling agency | Date published | Margin of error |
Sample size | bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | Lead | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNF | INC | ZPM | Others | |||||
| ABP News-CVoter[25] | 9 October 2023 | ±3–5% | 1,758 | style="background:Template:Party color" |Template:Font color | 28.3% | 27.1% | 14.2% | style="background:Template:Party color" |Template:Font color |
| ABP News-CVoter[26] | 4 November 2023 | ±3–5% | 2,246 | style="background:Template:Party color" |Template:Font color | 30.1% | 25.8% | 9% | style="background:Template:Party color" |Template:Font color |
Exit polls
Opinion polls were released on 30 November 2023.[27][28][29]
| Polling Agency | bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | Majority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNF | INC | ZPM | Others | ||
| India TV-CNX | bgcolor="Template:Party color" |Template:Font color | 8-10 | 12-16 | 0-2 | Hung |
| Jan Ki Baat | 10-14 | 5-9 | bgcolor="Template:Party color" |15-25 | 0-2 | Hung |
| India Today-Axis My India | 3-7 | 2-4 | bgcolor="Template:Party color" |28-35 | 0-2 | bgcolor="Template:Party color" |ZPM |
| ABP News-CVoter | bgcolor="Template:Party color" |Template:Font color | 2-8 | 12-18 | 0-5 | Hung |
| Republic TV-Matrize | bgcolor="Template:Party color" |Template:Font color | 7-10 | 7-12 | 1-2 | Hung |
| Times Now-ETG | bgcolor="Template:Party color" |Template:Font color | 9-13 | 10-14 | 0-2 | Hung |
| Poll of Polls[27] | 14 | 7 | bgcolor="Template:Party color" |17 | 2 | Hung |
| Actual Results |
Results
Results by party
| Party | Popular vote | Seats | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | ±pp | Contested | Won | +/− | ||
| bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | Zoram People's Movement | 40 | |||||
| bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | Mizo National Front | 40 | |||||
| bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | Indian National Congress | 40 | |||||
| bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | Bharatiya Janata Party | 23 | |||||
| bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | Aam Aadmi Party | 4 | |||||
| bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | Independents | 27 | |||||
| NOTA | |||||||
| Total | 100% | - | 40 | - | |||
| Vote statistics | |||||||
| Valid votes | |||||||
| Invalid votes | |||||||
| Votes cast/ turnout | |||||||
| Abstentions | |||||||
| Registered voters | |||||||
Results by district
| District | Seats | bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | bgcolor="Template:Party color" | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZPM | MNF | INC | Others | ||
| Mamit | 3 | ||||
| Kolasib | 3 | ||||
| Aizawl | 14 | ||||
| Champhai | 5 | ||||
| Serchhip | 3 | ||||
| Lunglei | 7 | ||||
| Lawngtlai | 3 | ||||
| Saiha | 2 | ||||
| Total | 40 |
Results by constituency
| District | Constituency | Winner | Runner Up | Margin | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Name | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | ||||
| Mamit | 1 | Hachhek | |||||||||||
| 2 | Dampa | ||||||||||||
| 3 | Mamit | ||||||||||||
| Kolasib | 4 | Tuirial | |||||||||||
| 5 | Kolasib | ||||||||||||
| 6 | Serlui | ||||||||||||
| Aizawl | 7 | Tuivawl | |||||||||||
| 8 | Chalfilh | ||||||||||||
| 9 | Tawi | ||||||||||||
| 10 | Aizawl North 1 | ||||||||||||
| 11 | Aizawl North 2 | ||||||||||||
| 12 | Aizawl North 3 | ||||||||||||
| 13 | Aizawl East 1 | ||||||||||||
| 14 | Aizawl East 2 | ||||||||||||
| 15 | Aizawl West 1 | ||||||||||||
| 16 | Aizawl West 2 | ||||||||||||
| 17 | Aizawl West 3 | ||||||||||||
| 18 | Aizawl South 1 | ||||||||||||
| 19 | Aizawl South 2 | ||||||||||||
| 20 | Aizawl South 3 | ||||||||||||
| Champhai | 21 | Lengteng | |||||||||||
| 22 | Tuichang | W. Chhuanawma | Template:Party name with color | 6,988 | 47.03 | Tawnluia | Template:Party name with color | 6,079 | 40.91 | 909 | |||
| 23 | Champhai North | ||||||||||||
| 24 | Champhai South | ||||||||||||
| 25 | East Tuipui | ||||||||||||
| Serchhip | 26 | Serchhip | |||||||||||
| 27 | Tuikum | ||||||||||||
| 28 | Hrangturzo | ||||||||||||
| Lunglei | 29 | South Tuipui | |||||||||||
| 30 | Lunglei North | ||||||||||||
| 31 | Lunglei East | ||||||||||||
| 32 | Lunglei West | ||||||||||||
| 33 | Lunglei South | ||||||||||||
| 34 | Thorang | ||||||||||||
| 35 | West Tuipui | ||||||||||||
| Lawngtlai | 36 | Tuichawng | |||||||||||
| 37 | Lawngtlai West | ||||||||||||
| 38 | Lawngtlai East | ||||||||||||
| Saiha | 39 | Saiha | |||||||||||
| 40 | Palak | ||||||||||||
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- ↑ Terms of the Houses. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2022-02-13.
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