Mizoram · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2023
V. L. Zaithanzama of Zoram People's Movement won the Aizawl West-Iii Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Mizoram in the 2023 state assembly election, securing 9,202 votes (49.50% vote share). The runner-up was K. Lalsawmvela (Mizo National Front) with 4,620 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 | V. L. Zaithanzama | 9202 | 49.50% | Zoram People's Movement |
| 2 | K. Lalsawmvela | 4620 | 24.80% | Mizo National Front |
| 3 | Lalsawta | 4369 | 23.50% | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Joseph Biakthianghlima | 220 | 1.20% | Aam Aadmi Party |
| 5 | Lalhrilzeli Hlawndo | 151 | 0.80% | Independent |
The Aizawl West-Iii constituency is part of the Mizoram Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2023 Assembly election, 5 candidates contested for this seat. V. L. Zaithanzama (Zoram People's Movement) emerged as the winner securing 9,202 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.