1972 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

1972 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election
All 30 seats in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly; 16 seats needed for a majority
Registered	156,901
Turnout	72.90%
	Elected CM ; C. Chhunga;

The first elections to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly were held on 8 April 1972 to elect members of the 30 constituencies in Mizoram, India. After the elections, C. Chhunga was appointed as the first Chief Minister of Mizoram.

Quick facts All 30 seats in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly 16 seats needed for a majority, Registered ...

Mizoram in Northeast India was, in 1972, a newly created Union Territory, after the passing of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.^[1] It was assigned a Legislative Assembly of 30 members.

No.	Party	Leader	Seats contested
1.	Indian National Congress	Indira Gandhi	29
2.	Samyukta Socialist Party	George Fernandes	18
3.	Independents	collective leadership	108

Party		Votes	%	Seats
	Indian National Congress	34,421	30.91	6
	Samyukta Socialist Party	1,713	1.54	0
	Independents	75,224	67.55	24
Total		111,358	100.00	30

Valid votes		111,358	97.35
Invalid/blank votes		3,028	2.65
Total votes		114,386	100.00
Registered voters/turnout		156,901	72.90
Source: ECI^[2]

#	Constituency	Candidate
1	Tuipang	Hiphei	Independent
2	Sangau	Sangchhun
3	Saiha	Sapliana Vandir
4	Chawngte	Satio Prio	Indian National Congress
5	Demagiri	Hari Kristo Chakma	Indian National Congress
6	Buarpui	P. B. Nikhuma	Independent
7	Lungleh	K. L. Rochama
8	South Vanlaiphai	Saitlawma
9	Hnahthial	Thangzika
10	North Vanlaiphai	R. Dotinaia
11	Khawbung	Fhrangvela
12	Champhai	Lalhlira
13	Khaw	Zawl Vanlalhruata
14	Ratu	Sangkhuma
15	Suangpuilwan	H. Thansanga
16	Saitual	Khawtinkhuma
17	Ilungvel	Hrangaia
18	Khawhai	J. Thanghdama	Indian National Congress
19	Lungpho	C Lalruata	Independent
20	Serchhip	Vaivenga	Independent
21	Phuldungsei	Lalkunga	Indian National Congress
22	Sateek	Raite Zoliana	Independent
23	Aizawl South	Laisanguala	Indian National Congress
24	Aizawl Central	Lalrinliana	Independent
25	Aizawal North	R. Thangliana
26	Kawnpui	Ch Saprawnga
27	Kolasib	Ch Chhunga
28	Sairang	Ng Vrdawla
29	Mamit	C Chawngkunga
30	Renguil	Zalawma	Indian National Congress

Parties Contested