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	\| leader2 = [[Laldenga]]		\| leader2 = [[Laldenga]]
	\| leaders_seat2 = [[Aizawl South 2 (Legislative Assembly constituency)\|Aizawl South 2]]		\| leaders_seat2 = [[Aizawl South 2 (Legislative Assembly constituency)\|Aizawl South 2]]
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	\| seats_before2 = 24		\| seats_before2 = 24
	\| popular_vote2= 35.29%		\| popular_vote2= '''35.29%'''
	\| seat_change2 = {{decrease}}10		\| seat_change2 = {{decrease}} 10
	\| seats2 = 14		\| seats2 = 14
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	\| seats3 = 1		\| seats3 = 1
	\| seat_change3 = {{decrease}}2		\| seat_change3 = {{decrease}} 2
	\| popular_vote3 = 19.67%		\| popular_vote3 = 19.67%
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	\| leader1 = [[Lal Thanhawla]]		\| leader1 = [[Lal Thanhawla]]
	\| leaders_seat1 = [[Serchhip (Legislative Assembly constituency)\|Serchhip]]		\| leaders_seat1 = [[Serchhip (Legislative Assembly constituency)\|Serchhip]]
	\| party1 = Indian National Congress		\| party1 = Indian National Congress
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	\| seats_before1 = 23		\| seats_before1 = 13
	\| popular_vote1= 34.85%		\| popular_vote1= 34.85%
	\| seat_change1 = {{increase}}10		\| seat_change1 = {{increase}} 10
	\| seats1 = 23		\| seats1 = '''23'''
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	In [[1987 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election\|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<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/19880930-mizoram-comes-under-president-rule-797758-1988-09-30 \|title=Mizoram comes under President's Rule\|date=20 September 1988 \|author=Ramesh Menon \|access-date= 16 July 2021}}</ref> and elections were called for in 1989.		In [[1987 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election\|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<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/19880930-mizoram-comes-under-president-rule-797758-1988-09-30 \|title=Mizoram comes under President's Rule\|date=20 September 1988 \|author=Ramesh Menon \|access-date= 16 July 2021}}</ref> and elections were called for in 1989.

			== Parties Contested==

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			\|! style="text-align:center; background:{{party color\|Mizo National Front}};color:white"\|'''1.'''
			\| style="text-align:center\| [[Mizo National Front]]
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			\| style="text-align:center\| [[Laldenga]]
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			\|! style="text-align:center; background:{{party color\|Mizoram People's Conference}};color:white"\|'''2.'''
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			\| style="text-align:center\| [[T. Sailo]]
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			\|! style="text-align:center; background:{{party color\|Indian National Congress}};color:white"\|'''3.'''
			\| style="text-align:center\| [[Indian National Congress]]
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			\| [[File:INC Logo.png\|50px]]
			\| style="text-align:center\| [[Lal Thanhawla]]
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			\|! style="text-align:center; background:{{party color\|Independent (politician)}};color:white"\|'''4.'''
			\| style="text-align:center\| [[Independent (politician)\|Independents]]
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			\| style="text-align:center\| ''collective leadership''
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	==Result==		==Result==
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	\|electorate=333733		\|electorate=333733
	\|source=ECI<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://eci.gov.in/files/file/3661-mizoram-1989/ \|title=Statistical Report on General Election, 1989 to the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram \|publisher=Election Commission of India \|access-date= 16 July 2021}}</ref>		\|source=ECI<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://old.eci.gov.in/files/file/3661-mizoram-1989/ \|title=Statistical Report on General Election, 1989 to the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram \|publisher=Election Commission of India \|access-date= 16 July 2021}}</ref>
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	{{noteslist}}		{{noteslist}}

	==Elected ~~Members~~==		==Elected members==
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{{Short description|Legislative Assembly election in Mizoram, India}}
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{{Infobox election
| election_name = 1989 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election
| country = India
| type = legislative
| vote_type = Popular 
| ongoing = no
| party_colour =
| party_name =
| alliance_name =
| previous_election = 1987 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election
| previous_year = 1987
| outgoing_members =
| election_date = ''22 November 1989''
| next_election = 1993 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election
| next_year = 1993
| seats_for_election = '''All 40 seats in the [[Mizoram Legislative Assembly]]'''
| majority_seats = 21
| registered = {{formatnum:333733}}
| turnout = 81.30%

| image2 = [[File:Election Symbol Star.svg|100x100px]]
| leader2 = [[Laldenga]]
| leaders_seat2 = [[Aizawl South 2 (Legislative Assembly constituency)|Aizawl South 2]]
| party2 = Mizo National Front
| leader_since2 =
| seats_before2 = 24
| popular_vote2= 35.29%
| seat_change2 = {{decrease}}10
| seats2 = 14
| swing2 =

| image3 = [[File:Bulb Election Symbol.svg|100x100px]]
| leader3 =
| leaders_seat3 =
| party3 = Mizoram People's Conference
| leader_since3 =
| seats_before3 = 3
| seats3 = 1
| seat_change3 = {{decrease}}2
| popular_vote3 = 19.67%
| swing3 =

| image1 = [[File:Lal Thanhawla.jpg|100x100px]]
| leader1 = [[Lal Thanhawla]]
| leaders_seat1 = [[Serchhip (Legislative Assembly constituency)|Serchhip]]
| party1 = Indian National Congress
| leader_since1 =
| seats_before1 = 23
| popular_vote1= 34.85%
| seat_change1 = {{increase}}10
| seats1 = 23
| swing1 =


| title = [[Chief Minister of Mizoram|CM]]
| before_party = Indian National Congress
| before_election = [[Lal Thanhawla]]
| after_party = Mizo National Front
| after_election = [[Lal Thanhawla]]
}}

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 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election|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<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/19880930-mizoram-comes-under-president-rule-797758-1988-09-30 |title=Mizoram comes under President's Rule|date=20 September 1988 |author=Ramesh Menon |access-date= 16 July 2021}}</ref> and elections were called for in 1989.

==Result==
{{Election results
|image=[[File:India Mizoram Legislative Assembly 1989.svg]]
|party1=[[Indian National Congress]]|votes1=93561|seats1=23|sc1={{increase}}10
|party2=[[Mizo National Front]]|votes2=94763|seats2=14|sc2={{decrease}}10
|party3=[[Mizoram People's Conference]]|votes3=52813|seats3=1|sc3={{decrease}}2
|party4=[[Independent (politics)|Independents]]|votes4=27353|seats4=2|sc4={{increase}}2
|total_sc=0
|valid=268490
|invalid=2849
|electorate=333733
|source=ECI<ref>{{cite web |url=https://eci.gov.in/files/file/3661-mizoram-1989/ |title=Statistical Report on General Election, 1989 to the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram |publisher=Election Commission of India |access-date= 16 July 2021}}</ref>
}}
{{noteslist}}

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

== See also ==
* [[List of constituencies of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Mizoram elections}}

[[Category:1989 State Assembly elections in India|Mizoram]]
[[Category:State Assembly elections in Mizoram|1989]]
[[Category:1980s in Mizoram|1989]]