Mizoram · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 1998
Col. Lalchungnunga Sailo of Mizoram People's Conference won the Aizawl West-I Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Mizoram in the 1998 state assembly election, securing 5,399 votes (44.00% vote share). The runner-up was Zodintluanga (Indian National Congress) with 3,481 votes.
A total of 5 candidates contested this assembly seat. State Assembly elections elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using India's First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, and the party or alliance winning a majority of seats forms the state government. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency information are shown below.
| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Col. Lalchungnunga Sailo | 5399 | 44.00% | Mizoram People's Conference |
| 2 | Zodintluanga | 3481 | 28.40% | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Lalsawta | 3079 | 25.10% | Independent |
| 4 | Lalawmpuia Khiangte | 204 | 1.70% | Janata Dal |
| 5 | J.F. Rothangliana | 103 | 0.80% | Lok Shakti |
The Aizawl West-I constituency is part of the Mizoram Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 1998 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. Col. Lalchungnunga Sailo (Mizoram People's Conference) emerged as the winner securing 5,399 votes.
State Assembly elections in India determine which party or coalition forms the state government. The party or alliance winning a majority of Assembly seats in a state gets to form the government and appoint the Chief Minister. Unlike Lok Sabha elections which are held simultaneously across India, each state follows its own election cycle, typically every five years.
How to read this data: The candidate table above shows all contestants ranked by position. The vote percentage column shows each candidate's share of the total votes polled in this constituency. The bar chart visualizes the top candidates' vote counts for quick comparison.