Mizoram Election Trivia

Interesting facts about Mizoram Assembly elections

Often it is the small facts that are the most interesting. For this 2023 Mizoram Assembly election season, we attempt to dig out interesting and little known facts related to the politics and elections . Scroll down to know and don't forget to share with your friends about your #TIL moment (for the uninitiated, #TIL stands for Today I Learned).

#15December 01 2023 10:09 IST

Highs and Lows of Victory Margin

In the 2018 Mizoram Assembly elections, Lalchhandama Ralte (MNF) secured victory in Tuivawl with the narrowest winning margin of just 3 votes, while Lalruatkima (MNF) recorded the highest winning margin of 2720 in Aizawl West - II.

#14December 01 2023 10:11 IST

Out of the 40 constituencies, how many seats are vacant?

8 Assembly constituencies in Mizoram currently have vacant MLA seats.

#13December 01 2023 10:11 IST

Highest victory margin recorded in the previous election

In 2018 Mizoram Assembly elections, the highest number of votes were polled in Tuichawng, the only constituency where BJP had won.

#12December 01 2023 10:13 IST

Congress strongholds in the state

INC has been consecutively winning the 2008, 2013 and 2018 Assembly elections in the constituencies of Hachhek, West Tuipui and Thorang.

#11December 01 2023 10:15 IST

Largest and smallest constituencies in the state

With 36,041 eligible electors in the 2023 Assembly elections, Tuichawng is the largest constituency in Mizoram, whereas Thorang stands as the smallest constituency with 14,909 electors

#10NOVEMBER 30 ,2023 ,21:41 IST

What is the distribution of reserved Assembly seats in Mizoram?

39 of the 40 Assembly seats in Mizoram are reserved for Scheduled Tribes.

#9NOVEMBER 06, 2023 | 19:25 IST

Only one Third Gender voter in Mizoram

According to the electoral roll details for the state of Mizoram released by the Election Commission there is only one Third Gender voter in the state of Mizoram.

#8NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:53 IST

How much can a candidate spend?

In 2022, the Election Commission hiked the poll expenditure limit for contesting candidates due to the rise in the cost inflation index and the size of the electorate.

How much can a candidate spend?
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#7NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:49 IST

Can a candidate lose a security deposit?

If a candidate fails to get 1/6 (16.67%) of the total valid votes cast in that constituency then the security deposit is seized by the Election Commission of India.

Can a candidate lose a security deposit?
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#6NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:44 IST

What is an election deposit?

An election deposit is the sum of money that every candidate contesting a Parliamentary or Assembly election is required to deposit with the Election Commission.

What is an election deposit?
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#5NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:37 IST

What are reserved constituencies?

Reserved constituencies are constituencies in which seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes and Tribes based on the size of their population.

What are reserved constituencies?
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#4NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:23 IST

Which state has the largest Assembly?

UP has more assembly constituencies than any other state in India.

Which state has the largest Assembly?
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#3NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:17 IST

Who bears the cost of Assembly Elections?

State assembly elections that are held independently are completely borne by the state government.

Who bears the cost of Assembly Elections?
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#2NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:10 IST

What is a Legislative Assembly?

A legislative body in the states and union territories of India.

What is a Legislative Assembly?
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#1NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 13:44 IST

Difference of MP and MLA

What is the difference between between a Member of Parliament and Member of Legislative Assembly.

Difference of MP and MLA
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ConsData
Total seats :40
Reserved for SCs :0
Reserved for STs :39
General seats :1
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Assembly cons. Results

Cons. name201820132008
SerchhipINDINCINC
Aizawl South - IIINDINCINC
DampaMNFINCINC
TuirialINDINCINC
MamitMNFINCINC
Aizawl North - IIIMNFINCINC
Aizawl East - IMNFINCINC
Aizawl West - IIIINDMNFINC
LengtengMNFINCINC
Lawngtlai WestINCINCMNF