Elections to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly were held in November 1993 to elect members of the 40 constituencies in Mizoram, India. The Indian National Congress won the most seats and formed a coalition with Mizo Janata Dal, whose MLAs contested as independent candidates. The leader of Indian National Congress in Mizoram, Lal Thanhawla was appointed as the Chief Minister of Mizoram for the third time. Mizo National Front won the popular vote.
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All 40 seats in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly 21 seats needed for a majority | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Registered | 401,669 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turnout | 80.75% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The term of the assembly formed after the previous election in 1989, was supposed to end in 1994, but the election was held ahead of schedule, owing to the Gospel Centenary celebrations,[1] the centenary of the introduction of the gospel to the Mizo people.[2]
Result
editParty | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | |
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Indian National Congress | 106,320 | 33.10 | 16 | 7 | |
Mizo National Front | 129,813 | 40.41 | 14 | 0 | |
Bharatiya Janata Party | 10,004 | 3.11 | 0 | New | |
Independents | 75,097 | 23.38 | 10 | 8 | |
Total | 321,234 | 100.00 | 40 | 0 | |
Valid votes | 321,234 | 99.05 | |||
Invalid/blank votes | 3,089 | 0.95 | |||
Total votes | 324,323 | 100.00 | |||
Registered voters/turnout | 401,669 | 80.74 | |||
Source: ECI[3] |
Elected Members
edit# | Constituency | Reserved for (ST/None) |
Candidate | Party | |
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1 | Tuipang | ST | K. Rokhaw | Independent | |
2 | Saiha | ST | Zakhu Hlychho | Mizo National Front | |
3 | Sangau | ST | S. T. Rualyapa | Indian National Congress | |
4 | Lawngtlai | ST | T Hranghluta | Mizo National Front | |
5 | Chawngte | ST | Nirupam | Indian National Congress | |
6 | Tlabung | ST | Harikristo Chakma | Indian National Congress | |
7 | Buarpui | ST | P. Lalbiaka | Indian National Congress | |
8 | Lunglei South | None | H. Lalruata | Mizo National Front | |
9 | Lunglei North | ST | R. Lalthangliana | Mizo National Front | |
10 | Tawipui | ST | F. Lalzuala | Mizo National Front | |
11 | Vanva | ST | H. Thangkima | Independent | |
12 | Hnahthial | ST | L. P. Thangzika | Mizo National Front | |
13 | North Vanlaiphai | ST | C. L. Ruala | Indian National Congress | |
14 | Khawbung | ST | Hrangthanga Colney | Independent | |
15 | Champhai | ST | Zoramthanga | Mizo National Front | |
16 | Khawhai | ST | Lalbiakzuala | Indian National Congress | |
17 | Saitual | ST | C. Chawngkunga | Independent | |
18 | Khawzawl | ST | C. Vulluaia | Independent | |
19 | Ngopa | ST | H. Zathuama | Independent | |
20 | Suangpuilawn | ST | F. Lawmkiam | Independent | |
21 | Ratu | ST | Lalrinchhana | Mizo National Front | |
22 | Kawnpui | ST | R. L. Valla | Indian National Congress | |
23 | Kolasib | ST | Zosiama Pachuau | Independent | |
24 | Bilkhawthlir | ST | Vaivenga | Indian National Congress | |
25 | Lokicherra | ST | John Rotluangliana | Indian National Congress | |
26 | Kawrthah | ST | Saikapthianga | Indian National Congress | |
27 | Mamit | ST | Lalthuthanga | Indian National Congress | |
28 | Phuldungsei | ST | Liansuama | Indian National Congress | |
29 | Sateek | ST | B. Lalthengliana | Mizo National Front | |
30 | Serchhip | ST | Lal Thanhawla | Indian National Congress | |
31 | Lungpho | ST | P. C. Bawitluanga | Indian National Congress | |
32 | Tlungvel | ST | P. C. Zoramsangliana | Indian National Congress | |
33 | Aizawl North 1 | ST | Lalhmingthanga | Independent | |
34 | Aizawl North 2 | ST | F. Malsawma | Mizo National Front | |
35 | Aizawl East 1 | ST | J. Lalsangzuala | Indian National Congress | |
36 | Aizawl East 2 | ST | F. Lalremsiama | Mizo National Front | |
37 | Aizawl West 1 | ST | Lalkhana | Mizo National Front | |
38 | Aizawl West 2 | ST | J. V. Hluna | Independent | |
39 | Aizawl South 1 | ST | R. Tlanghmingthanga | Mizo National Front | |
40 | Aizawl South 2 | ST | Lalsawta | Mizo National Front |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Run-up to the Mizoram assembly election". UTI. 11 November 1998. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
The next election was held ahead of schedule in 1993 owing to the gospel centenary celebrations.
- ^ "Mizoram's Missionary Day". The Shillong Times. 17 January 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
The grandest celebration so far was held on 11 January 1994, the centenary year of the introduction of the gospel to the Mizos.
- ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1993 to the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 16 July 2021.