1979 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

Elections to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly were held in April 1979 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 for the second time.

1979 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

← 1978 24 and 27 April 1979 1984 →

All 30 seats in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly
16 seats needed for a majority
Registered241944
Turnout68.34%
  Majority party Minority party Third party
 
Leader T. Sailo
Party MPC INC(I) JP
Leader's seat Aizawl North
Seats before 22
Seats won 18 5 2
Seat change Decrease4
Popular vote 32.67% 23.88% 13.09%

CM before election

T. Sailo
MPC

Elected CM

T. Sailo
MPC

Chief Minister Sailo's refusal to grant undue favours caused dissension in his party which led to the fall of his previous government and imposition of President's rule in the Union Territory.[1]

Result

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Mizoram People's Conference53,51532.6718 4
Indian National Congress (I)39,11523.885New
Janata Party21,43513.092New
Independents49,73330.365 3
Total163,798100.00300
Valid votes163,79899.06
Invalid/blank votes1,5460.94
Total votes165,344100.00
Registered voters/turnout241,94468.34
Source: ECI[2]

Elected Members

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# Constituency Candidate Party
1 Tuipang Hiphei Janata Party
2 Sangau H. Rammawi Mizoram People's Conference
3 Saiha S. Vadyu Janata Party
4 Chawngte Sneha Kumar Independent
5 Demagiri Hari Kristo Chakma Indian National Congress (I)
6 Buarpui K. Lalsanga Mizoram People's Conference
7 Lunglei Lalhmingthanga Mizoram People's Conference
8 Tawipui B. Lalchungunga Mizoram People's Conference
9 Hnahthiaal Ellis Saidenga Mizoram People's Conference
10 N. Vanlaiphai Ngurchhina Independent
11 Khawbung J. Ngurdawla Mizoram People's Conference
12 Champhai Lalthanhawla Indian National Congress (I)
13 Khawhai J. H. Routhuama Independent
14 Saitual L. Piandenga Mizoram People's Conference
15 Ngopa P. B. Rosanga Mizoram People's Conference
16 Suanpuilawn F. Malsawma Mizoram People's Conference
17 Ratu J. Thankunga Mizoram People's Conference
18 Kawnpui Kenneth Chawngliana Mizoram People's Conference
19 Kolasib C. Chawngkunga Mizoram People's Conference
20 Kawrthah Saikapthianga Indian National Congress (I)
21 Saisang C. Vulluaia Mizoram People's Conference
22 Phuldungsei P. Lalupa Independent
23 Sateek Lalthanzauva Independent
24 Serchhip Bualhranga Mizoram People's Conference
25 Lungpo K. Biakchungnunga Mizoram People's Conference
26 Tlungvel C. L. Ruala Indian National Congress (I)
27 Aizawl North Thenphunga Sailo Mizoram People's Conference
28 Aizawl East Thanmawil Mizoram People's Conference
29 Aizawl West Zairemthanga Mizoram People's Conference
30 Aizawl South Sainghaka Indian National Congress (I)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ S. P. Sinha (2007). Lost Opportunities: 50 Years of Insurgency in the North-east and India's. Lancer Publishers. pp. 96–97. ISBN 9788170621621. Retrieved 14 July 2021. Sailo's refusal to grant undue favours caused dissension in his party which led to the fall of his government and imposition of president's rule
  2. ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1979 to the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 14 July 2021.