Mizoram Lok Sabha constituency

Mizoram is the only Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament) constituency in the Northeast Indian state of Mizoram, and covers the entire area of the state. The seat is reserved for Scheduled Tribes. Its first member of parliament (MP) was Sangliana of the Mizo Union who represented this constituency in the Fifth Lok Sabha when it became a union territory on 21 January 1972.[3][4] On 20 February 1987, Mizoram was converted into a State of India.[3] As of the 2024 elections, this constituency's MP is Richard Vanlalhmangaiha of the Zoram People's Movement.

Mizoram
MZ-1
Lok Sabha constituency
Location of Mizoram in India
Constituency details
CountryIndia
RegionNortheast India
StateMizoram
Assembly constituencies40:(District - MAMIT) Hachhek(ST), Dampa(ST), Mamit(ST), (District - KOLASIB) Tuirial(ST), Kolasib(ST), Serlui(ST), (District - AIZAWL)Tuivawl(ST), Chalfilh(ST), Tawi(ST), Aizawl North 1(ST), Aizawl North 2(ST), Aizawl North 3(ST), Aizawl East 1, Aizawl East 2(ST), Aizawl West 1(ST), Aizawl West 2(ST), Aizawl West 3(ST), Aizawl South 1(ST), Aizawl South 2(ST), Aizawl South 3(ST), (District - CHAMPHAI) Lengteng(ST), Tuichang(ST), Champhai North(ST), Champhai South(ST), East Tuipui(ST), (District - SERCHHIP) Serchhip(ST), Tuikum(ST), Hrangturzo(ST), (District - LUNGLEI) South Tuipui(ST), Lunglei North(ST), Lunglei East(ST), Lunglei West(ST), Lunglei South(ST), Thorang(ST), West Tuipui(ST) ,(District - LAWNGTLAI) Tuichawng(ST), Lawngtlai West(ST), Lawngtlai East(ST), (District - SAIHA) Saiha(ST), Palak(ST) [1]
Established1972
Total electors8,56,364[2]
ReservationST
Member of Parliament
18th Lok Sabha
Incumbent
PartyZoram People's Movement
Elected year2024

Assembly segments

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Presently, the Mizoram Lok Sabha constituency comprises the following forty Legislative Assembly segments:[5]

Members of Parliament

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Election Member Party
1971 Sangliana[4] Mizo Union
1977 R. Rothuama Independent
1980
1984 Lalduhawma Indian National Congress
1989 C. Silvera
1991
1996
1998 H. Lallungmuana[6] Independent
1999 Vanlalzawma
2004 Mizo National Front
2009 C. L. Ruala Indian National Congress
2014
2019 C. Lalrosanga[7] Mizo National Front
2024 Richard Vanlalhmangaiha Zoram People's Movement

Election results

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As a Union Territory

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General election 1972

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Mizoram's first MP was Sangliana of the Mizo Union who represented this constituency in the Fifth Lok Sabha after Mizoram became a union territory on 21 January 1972.[3][4][8]

General election 1977

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1977 Indian general election: Mizoram[9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent R. Rothuama 53,350 52.97 N/A
INC C. L. Ruala 37,342 37.07 N/A
Independent H. K. Bawichhuaka 8,534 8.47 N/A
Independent K. Sanglianchhungi 1,499 1.49 N/A
Margin of victory 16,008 15.90 N/A
Turnout 102,075 49.92 N/A
Independent gain from Mizo Union Swing

General election 1980

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1980 Indian general election: Mizoram[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent R. Rothuama 74,430 58.00 +5.03
Peoples Conference C. Venkunga 53,891 42.00 N/A
Margin of victory 20,539 16.00 +0.10
Turnout 129,533 56.12 +6.20
Independent hold Swing

General election 1984

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Shri Lalduhoma of the INC was elected to represent this constituency in the Eighth Lok Sabha.[11]

As a State

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General election 1989

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1989 Indian general election: Mizoram[12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
INC C. Silvera 109,571 48.45 N/A
MNF Zoramthanga 70,749 31.28 N/A
Democratic Party Malswma Colney 43,667 19.31 N/A
Independent Binde Basu Chakma 2,159 0.95 N/A
Margin of victory 38,822 17.17 N/A
Turnout 228,202 58.26 N/A
INC hold Swing

General election 1991

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1991 Indian general election: Mizoram[13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
INC C. Silvera 91,612 38.08 −10.37
MNF Lalduhawma 82,019 34.09 +2.81
JD Thenphunga Sailo 56,491 23.48 N/A
Independent Chawngzika 4,455 1.85 N/A
Independent Paul T. K. Dawnga 4,159 1.73 N/A
Independent C. Thangmura 1,511 0.63 N/A
Independent Zohanmania Ralte 348 0.14 N/A
Margin of victory 9,593 3.99 −13.18
Turnout 242,999 58.64 +0.38
INC hold Swing

General election 1996

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1996 Indian general election: Mizoram[14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
INC C. Silvera 126,191 42.50 +4.42
MNF Lalremsiama F. 111,710 37.63 +3.54
Independent Lalhmingthanga 57,690 19.43 N/A
Independent Lalthlamuana 1,295 0.44 N/A
Margin of victory 14,481 4.87 +0.88
Turnout 299,593 73.41 +14.77
INC hold Swing

General election 1998

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1998 Indian general election: Mizoram[15]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent H. Lallungmuana 106,552 34.87 N/A
INC J. Lalsangzuala 106,511 34.86 −7.64
MNF R. Lalthangliana 82,047 26.85 −10.78
BJP P. L. Chhuma 8,998 2.94 N/A
RJD Lalianzuala 974 0.32 N/A
Independent Zailiana 494 0.16 N/A
Margin of victory 41 0.01 −4.86
Turnout 307,767 69.56 −3.85
Independent gain from INC Swing

General election 1999

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1999 Indian general election: Mizoram[16]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Vanlalzawma 171,557 58.80 N/A
Independent Rokamlova 102,898 35.26 N/A
Maraland Democratic Front Mylai Hlychho 8,444 2.89 N/A
Independent Rualpawla 4,508 1.54 N/A
Margin of victory 68,659 23.54 +23.53
Turnout 293,513 65.31 −4.25
Independent hold Swing

General election 2004

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2004 Indian general election: Mizoram[17]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
MNF Vanlalzawma 182,864 52.46 N/A
Independent Dr. Laltluangliana Khiangte 159,170 45.67 N/A
Ephraim Union Tlangdingliana 6,512 1.87 N/A
Margin of victory 23,694 6.79 −16.75
Turnout 348,546
MNF gain from Independent Swing

General election 2009

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2009 Indian general elections: Mizoram[18]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
INC C. L. Ruala 213,779 65.58 N/A
Independent Dr. H. Lallungmuana 104,824 32.16 N/A
Independent Rualpawla 4,089 1.25 N/A
NCP Lalawmpuia Chhangte 3,299 1.01 N/A
Margin of victory 108,955 33.42 +26.63
Turnout 325,991 51.80
INC gain from MNF Swing

General election 2014

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2014 Indian general elections: Mizoram[19][20]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
INC C. L. Ruala 2,10,485 48.59 −16.99
Independent Robert Romawia Royte 2,04,331 47.17 N/A
AAP M. Lalmanzuala 11,890 2.74 N/A
NOTA None of the above 6,495 1.50 N/A
Majority 6,154 1.42 −32.00
Turnout 4,33,201 61.95 +10.15
INC hold Swing

General election 2019

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2019 Indian general elections: Mizoram[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
MNF C. Lalrosanga 224,286 44.89
Independent Lalnghinglova Hmar 2,16,146 43.26
BJP Nirupam Chakma 28,707 5.75
PRISMP[a] T.B.C. Lalvenchhunga 13,323 2.67
Independent Lal Hriatrenga Chhangte 12,675 2.54
Independent Lalthlamuani 1,975 0.4
NOTA None of the above 2,509 0.50
Majority 8,140 1.63
Turnout 5,00,347 63.14
Registered electors 792,464
MNF gain from INC Swing

General election 2024

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2024 Indian general election: Mizoram[21]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
ZPM Richard Vanlalhmangaiha 206,377 42.39
MNF K. Vanlalvena 139,532 28.6
INC Lalbiakzama 97,761 20.08
BJP Vanlalhmuaka 33,009 6.82
Independent Lalhriatrenga Chhangte 4,663
MPC Rita Malsawmi 3,681
NOTA None of the above 1,866
Majority
Turnout 4,87,013[b] 56.87  6.27
ZPM gain from MNF Swing
  1. ^ Peoples Representation for Identity and Status of Mizoram
  2. ^ does not include postal ballots

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "District and AC wise PS list" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  2. ^ https://elections24.eci.gov.in/docs/WYKXFehhEH.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  3. ^ a b c "History of Mizoram". National Informatics Centre. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  4. ^ a b c Ahuja, M. L. (1 January 2005). General elections in India: electoral politics, electoral reforms, and political parties. New Delhi: Icon Publications Pvt. Ltd. p. 323. ISBN 9788188086221.
  5. ^ a b "General Election to the Legislative Assembly - 2013 - Voters Turnout Report (AC Wise)" (PDF). Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Mizoram polls today". The Telegraph. 11 April 2014. Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  7. ^ a b "General Election 2019". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  8. ^ "Former Members". National Informatics Centre. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
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  11. ^ "Members Bioprofile". National Informatics Centre. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
  12. ^ "Statistical Report on General Elections, 1989 to the Ninth Lok Sabha" (PDF). Election Commission of India. p. 227. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
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  18. ^ "Election Commission of India, General Elections, 2009 (15th Lok Sabha)" (PDF). Election Commission of India. p. 104. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
  19. ^ "Parliamentary Constituency wise Turnout for General Election – 2014". Election Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2 July 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2014.
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  21. ^ https://elections24.eci.gov.in/docs/WYKXFehhEH.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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