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.
Mizoram in Northeast India was, in 1972, a newly created Union Territory, after the passing of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971. It was assigned a Legislative Assembly of 30 members.
Parties Contested
No. Party Flag SymbolLeaderSeats contested1. Indian National Congress Indira Gandhi 292. Samyukta Socialist Party George Fernandes 183. Independents collective leadership 108
Result
Elected members # Constituency Candidate Party 1 Tuipang Hiphei Independent 2 Sangau Sangchhun 3 Saiha Sapliana Vandir 4 Chawngte Satio Prio Indian National Congress 5 Demagiri Hari Kristo Chakma 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 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
See also List of constituencies of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly 1972 elections in India
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