1972 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election
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Registered156,901
Turnout72.90%
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All 30 seats in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly 16 seats needed for a majority | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Registered | 156,901 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Turnout | 72.90% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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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.[1] It was assigned a Legislative Assembly of 30 members.
| No. | Party | Flag | Symbol | Leader | Seats contested |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Indian National Congress |  |
Indira Gandhi | 29 | |
| 2. | Samyukta Socialist Party |  |
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George Fernandes | 18 |
| 3. | Independents | |
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collective leadership | 108 |
Result
| 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] | ||||