1989 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

Legislative Assembly election in Mizoram, India

1989 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

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All 40 seats in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly
21 seats needed for a majority
Registered| 333,733
Turnout| 81.30%
|  | Majority party  | Minority party  | Third party

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Leader  | Lal Thanhawla | Laldenga |
Party  | INC | MNF | MPC
Leader's seat  | Serchhip | Aizawl South 2 |
Seats before  | 13  | 24  | 3
Seats won  | 23  | 14  | 1
Seat change  | 10  | 10  | 2
Popular vote  | 34.85%  | 35.29%  | 19.67%

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| CM before election

Lal Thanhawla
INC

| Elected CM

Lal Thanhawla
MNF

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Elections to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly were held in November 1989 to elect members of the 40 constituencies in Mizoram, India. The Indian National Congress won the majority of seats and its leader in Mizoram, Lal Thanhawla was appointed as the Chief Minister of Mizoram; his second time in the role.

In 1987, the Mizo National Front won the elections and started governing for their 5-year term. But, within 18 months, there were defections from the party, by members who wanted Cabinet positions, which reduced the government to a minority in the Assembly. President's rule was imposed on Mizoram, in September 1988[1] and elections were called for in 1989.

## Result

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Party| Votes| %| Seats| +/–
| Indian National Congress| 93,561| 34.85| 23| 10
| Mizo National Front| 94,763| 35.29| 14| 10
| Mizoram People's Conference| 52,813| 19.67| 1| 2
| Independents| 27,353| 10.19| 2| 2
Total| 268,490| 100.00| 40| 0
Valid votes| 268,490| 98.95|
Invalid/blank votes| 2,849| 1.05|
Total votes| 271,339| 100.00|
Registered voters/turnout| 333,733| 81.30|
Source: ECI[2]

## Elected Members

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# | Constituency | Candidate | Party

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1 | Tuipang | Hiphei |  | Indian National Congress
2 | Saiha | S. Hiato |  | Indian National Congress
3 | Sangau | H. Rammawi |  | Mizo National Front
4 | Lawngtlai | F. Manghnuna |  | Indian National Congress
5 | Chawngte | Nirupam |  | Indian National Congress
6 | Tlabung | Hari Kristo Chakma |  | Indian National Congress
7 | Buarpui | P. Lalbiaka |  | Indian National Congress
8 | Lunglei South | F. Sapa |  | Indian National Congress
9 | Lunglei North | R. Thangliana |  | Mizo National Front
10 | Tawipui | P. Siamliana |  | Independent
11 | Vanva | R. Romawia |  | Mizo National Front
12 | Hnahthial | Vanlalanghaka |  | Indian National Congress
13 | North Vanlaiphai | C. L. Ruala |  | Indian National Congress
14 | Khawbung | K. Vanlalauva |  | Mizo National Front
15 | Champhai | Zoramthanga |  | Mizo National Front
16 | Khawhai | J. H. Rothuama |  | Mizo National Front
17 | Saitual | Andrew Lalherliana |  | Independent
18 | Khawzawl | Tawnluia |  | Mizo National Front
19 | Ngopa | Zosiama Pachuau |  | Mizoram People's Conference
20 | Suangpuilawn | Vanlalngena |  | Indian National Congress
21 | Ratu | Lalrinchhana |  | Mizo National Front
22 | Kawnpui | Vaivenga |  | Indian National Congress
23 | Kolasib | Aichhinga |  | Mizo National Front
24 | Bilkhawthlir | Zalawma |  | Indian National Congress
25 | Lokicherra | Lalthanhawla |  | Indian National Congress
26 | Kawrthah | Saikapthianga |  | Indian National Congress
27 | Mamit | Lalhuthanga |  | Indian National Congress
28 | Phuldungsei | Liansuama |  | Indian National Congress
29 | Sateek | Lalrawnliana |  | Mizo National Front
30 | Serchhip | Lalthanhawla |  | Indian National Congress
31 | Lungpho | P. C. Bawihtluanga |  | Indian National Congress
32 | Tlungvel | P. C. Zoramsangliana |  | Indian National Congress
33 | Aizawl North 1 | Rosangliana |  | Indian National Congress
34 | Aizawl North 2 | H. Thansanga |  | Indian National Congress
35 | Aizawl East 1 | John Lalsangzuala |  | Indian National Congress
36 | Aizawl East 2 | Rokamlova |  | Indian National Congress
37 | Aizawl West 1 | J. Tahnghuama |  | Mizo National Front
38 | Aizawl West 2 | Rualchhina |  | Mizo National Front
39 | Aizawl South 1 | R. Tlagghmingthanga |  | Mizo National Front
40 | Aizawl South 2 | Laldenga |  | Mizo National Front

## See also

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* List of constituencies of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly

## References

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1. ^ Ramesh Menon (20 September 1988). "Mizoram comes under President's Rule". Retrieved 16 July 2021.
2. ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1989 to the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 16 July 2021.

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