List of constituencies of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly

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Mizoram Legislative Assembly
7th Legislative Assembly of Mizoram
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Term limits
5 years
Seats40
Elections
First past the post
Last election
November 2023
Meeting place
View from the outside of the Mizoram Assembly House
Legislative Assembly House,
Aizawl, Mizoram, India – 796001
Website
www.mizoramassembly.in
Location of Mizoram within India
Location of Mizoram (highlighted in red) within India

The Mizoram Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of Mizoram state in Northeast India. The seat of the legislative assembly is at Aizawl, the capital of the state. The assembly comprises 40 members[1] directly elected from single-seat constituencies. It sits for a term of five years, unless it is dissolved earlier.[2]: 72  Early dissolution of state assemblies happens when the governing party (or alliance) loses confidence of the assembly. This leads to either President's Rule being imposed on the state, or early elections being called. Mizoram is the fourth-smallest state in India, covering 21,081 km2 (8,139 sq mi); and the second-least populous state with a population of 1.10 million.[3] The Mizoram Legislative Assembly has existed since 1972, when it had 30 constituencies.

Since the independence of India, the Scheduled Tribes (ST) (along with the Scheduled Castes) have been given Reservation status, guaranteeing political representation, and the Constitution lays down the general principles of positive discrimination for STs.[2]: 35, 137 [4] The 2011 census of India stated that the indigenous population constitutes 95% of the state's total population.[5][6] The Scheduled Tribes have been granted a reservation of 39 seats in the Mizoram assembly, leaving only one (Aizawl East-I) unreserved.[7]

History

Mizoram became a Union Territory of India in 1972, at which time it was assigned a 30-member legislative assembly and it had its first election.[8] In 1986, after the Mizoram Peace Accord was signed, the 53rd Amendment to the Constitution of India was passed. Mizoram was officially converted into a state in February 1987, and the number of constituencies for its legislative assembly was increased to 40.[9][10]

Changes in the constituencies of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly over time
Year Act/Order Effect Assembly Seats Elections
Total General ST
1971 North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act[11] Assam state's Mizo hills area was converted into the separate Union Territory of Mizoram. 30 30 0 1972[8]
1976 30 3 27 1978[12]
1978 30 30 0 1979,[13] 1984[14]
1986 Mizoram Peace Accord Mizoram was given full statehood after the Mizoram Peace Accord and the number of seats in the legislative assembly was increased to 40. 40 2 38 1987[15]
1987 There was an increase in the number of seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes. 40 1 39 1989,[16] 1993,[17] 1998,[18] 2003,[19] 2008,[20] 2013,[21] 2018,[22] 2023[23]

Constituencies

Map showing the constituencies of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly
Constituencies of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly

The following is the list of constituencies of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly, since the last delimitation in 2008.[7]

Reservation

Constituencies of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly
# Name Reserved
(ST/None)
District Lok Sabha
constituency
Electors
(2023)
Ref.
1 Hachhek ST Mamit Mizoram 21,160 [24]
2 Dampa 20,090 [25]
3 Mamit 23,932 [26]
4 Tuirial Kolasib 18,498 [27]
5 Kolasib 24,096 [28]
6 Serlui 21,265 [29]
7 Tuivawl Aizawl 17,997 [30]
8 Chalfilh 20,133 [31]
9 Tawi 17,300 [32]
10 Aizawl North 1 27,009 [33]
11 Aizawl North 2 24,625 [34]
12 Aizawl North 3 20,569 [35]
13 Aizawl East 1 None 29,044 [36]
14 Aizawl East 2 ST 19,166 [37]
15 Aizawl West 1 29,932 [38]
16 Aizawl West 2 22,900 [39]
17 Aizawl West 3 23,677 [40]
18 Aizawl South 1 23,066 [41]
19 Aizawl South 2 27,933 [42]
20 Aizawl South 3 22,631 [43]
21 Lengteng Champhai 18,767 [44]
22 Tuichang 17,605 [45]
23 Champhai North 20,220 [46]
24 Champhai South 21,531 [47]
25 East Tuipui 15,910 [48]
26 Serchhip Serchhip 20,844 [49]
27 Tuikum 17,055 [50]
28 Hrangturzo 16,780 [51]
29 South Tuipui Lunglei 16,348 [52]
30 Lunglei North 17,867 [53]
31 Lunglei East 16,327 [54]
32 Lunglei West 15,686 [55]
33 Lunglei South 19,050 [56]
34 Thorang 14,955 [57]
35 West Tuipui 16,793 [58]
36 Tuichawng Lawngtlai 36,191 [59]
37 Lawngtlai West 29,542 [60]
38 Lawngtlai East 25,937 [61]
39 Saiha Saiha 24,197 [62]
40 Palak 20,435 [63]

References

  1. ^ "Mizoram Legislative Assembly - History". Mizoram Legislative Assembly. Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2024. The strength of the Assembly has also been increased to 40 elected seats.
  2. ^ a b "The Constitution of India [As on 9th December, 2020]" (PDF). Legislative Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 November 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Chapter 2 - Size, Growth rate and Rural-Urban distribtion of population in Mizoram" (PDF). Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
  4. ^ Kumar, K Shiva (17 February 2020). "Reserved uncertainty or deserved certainty? Reservation debate back in Mysuru". New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Demographic Status of Scheduled Tribe Population of India - Table 1.1" (PDF). Ministry of Tribal Affairs. 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 September 2013.
  6. ^ "Scheduled Tribes Chapter 4.2" (PDF). Planning Commission (India). 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 June 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Delimitation of Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies Order - 2008". Election Commission of India. 20 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Mizoram General Legislative Election 1972". Election Commission of India. 17 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  9. ^ "The Constitution (Fifty-Third Amendment) Act, 1986". Legislative Department. 30 June 1986. Archived from the original on 7 November 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Arunachal Pradesh And Mizoram Celebrates Their Statehood Day Today". Northeast Today. 20 February 2024. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  11. ^ "The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971" (PDF). Legislative Department. 20 December 1971. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  12. ^ "Mizoram General Legislative Election 1978". Election Commission of India. 17 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  13. ^ "Mizoram General Legislative Election 1979". Election Commission of India. 17 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  14. ^ "Mizoram General Legislative Election 1984". Election Commission of India. 17 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  15. ^ "Mizoram General Legislative Election 1987". Election Commission of India. 17 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  16. ^ "Mizoram General Legislative Election 1989". Election Commission of India. 17 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  17. ^ "Mizoram General Legislative Election 1993". Election Commission of India. 17 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  18. ^ "Mizoram General Legislative Election 1998". Election Commission of India. 17 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  19. ^ "Mizoram General Legislative Election 2003". Election Commission of India. 17 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  20. ^ "Mizoram General Legislative Election 2008". Election Commission of India. 17 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  21. ^ "Mizoram General Legislative Election 2013". Election Commission of India. 17 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  22. ^ "Mizoram Legislative Election 2018- Statistical Report". Election Commission of India. April 2019. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
  23. ^ "Mizoram Legislative Election 2023- Statistical Report". Election Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  24. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 1-Hachhek (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  25. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 2-Dampa (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  26. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 3-Mamit (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  27. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 4-Tuirial (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  28. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 5-Kolasib (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  29. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 6-Serlui (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  30. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 7-Tuivawl (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  31. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 8-Chalfilh (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  32. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 9-Tawi (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  33. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 10-Aizawl North-I (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  34. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 11-Aizawl North-II (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  35. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 12-Aizawl North-III (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  36. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 13-Aizawl East-I" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  37. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 14-Aizawl East-II (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  38. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 15-Aizawl West-I (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  39. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 16-Aizawl West-II (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  40. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 17-Aizawl West-III (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  41. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 18-Aizawl South-I (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  42. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 19-Aizawl South-II (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  43. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 20-Aizawl South-III (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  44. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 21-Lengteng (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  45. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 22-Tuichang (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  46. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 23-Champhai North (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  47. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 24-Champhai South (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  48. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 25-East Tuipui (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  49. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 26-Serchhip (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  50. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 27-Tuikum (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  51. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 28-Hrangturzo (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  52. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 29-South Tuipui (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  53. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 30-Lunglei North (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  54. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 31-Lunglei East (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  55. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 32-Lunglei West (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  56. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 33-Lunglei South (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  57. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 34-Thorang (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  58. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 35-West Tuipui (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  59. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 36-Tuichawng (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  60. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 37-Lawngtlai West (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  61. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 38-Lawngtlai East (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  62. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 39-Saiha (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  63. ^ "Form 20 - Final Result Sheet - 40-Palak (ST)" (PDF). Mizoram State Election Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.