1989 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

1989 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election

22 November 1989
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   Leader Lal Thanhawla Laldenga Party INC Mizo National Front Mizoram People's Conference 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%
CM before election Lal Thanhawla INC Elected CM Lal Thanhawla Mizo National Front

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 and elections were called for in 1989.

Parties Contested

No.	Party	Flag	Symbol	Leader	Seats contested
1.	Mizo National Front			Laldenga	40
2.	Mizoram People's Conference			T. Sailo	38
3.	Indian National Congress			Lal Thanhawla	34
4.	Independents			collective leadership	50

Result

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

Elected members

#	Constituency	Candidate	Party
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

• List of constituencies of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly