Elections to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly were held in April 1979 to elect members of the 30 constituencies in Mizoram, India. The Mizoram People's Conference emerged as the single largest party and T. Sailo was appointed as the Chief Minister of Mizoram for the second time.

Chief Minister Sailo's refusal to grant undue favours caused dissension in his party which led to the fall of his previous government and imposition of President's rule in the Union Territory.

Parties Contested

No. Party Flag SymbolLeaderSeats contested1. Janata Party Chandra Shekhar 302. Mizoram People's Conference T. Sailo 273. Indian National Congress (I) Indira Gandhi 254. Independents collective leadership 68

Result

Elected members # Constituency Candidate Party 1 Tuipang Hiphei Janata Party 2 Sangau H. Rammawi Mizoram People's Conference 3 Saiha S. Vadyu Janata Party 4 Chawngte Sneha Kumar Independent 5 Demagiri Hari Kristo Chakma Indian National Congress (I) 6 Buarpui K. Lalsanga Mizoram People's Conference 7 Lunglei Lalhmingthanga Mizoram People's Conference 8 Tawipui B. Lalchungunga Mizoram People's Conference 9 Hnahthiaal Ellis Saidenga Mizoram People's Conference 10 N. Vanlaiphai Ngurchhina Independent 11 Khawbung J. Ngurdawla Mizoram People's Conference 12 Champhai Lalthanhawla Indian National Congress (I) 13 Khawhai J. H. Routhuama Independent 14 Saitual L. Piandenga Mizoram People's Conference 15 Ngopa P. B. Rosanga Mizoram People's Conference 16 Suanpuilawn F. Malsawma Mizoram People's Conference 17 Ratu J. Thankunga Mizoram People's Conference 18 Kawnpui Kenneth Chawngliana Mizoram People's Conference 19 Kolasib C. Chawngkunga Mizoram People's Conference 20 Kawrthah Saikapthianga Indian National Congress (I) 21 Saisang C. Vulluaia Mizoram People's Conference 22 Phuldungsei P. Lalupa Independent 23 Sateek Lalthanzauva Independent 24 Serchhip Bualhranga Mizoram People's Conference 25 Lungpo K. Biakchungnunga Mizoram People's Conference 26 Tlungvel C. L. Ruala Indian National Congress (I) 27 Aizawl North Thenphunga Sailo Mizoram People's Conference 28 Aizawl East Thanmawii Mizoram People's Conference 29 Aizawl West Zairemthanga Mizoram People's Conference 30 Aizawl South Sainghaka Indian National Congress (I)

See also List of constituencies of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly

References