Mizoram · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2008
Joseph Lalhimpuia of Indian National Congress won the Lunglei East Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Mizoram in the 2008 state assembly election, securing 3,898 votes (39.80% vote share). The runner-up was Samson Zoramthanga (Mizo National Front) with 3,475 votes.
A total of 4 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 | Joseph Lalhimpuia | 3898 | 39.80% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Samson Zoramthanga | 3475 | 35.50% | Mizo National Front |
| 3 | H. Lalthansanga | 1765 | 18.00% | Independent |
| 4 | Vanneia Hnamte | 657 | 6.70% | Zoram Nationalist Party |
The Lunglei East constituency is part of the Mizoram Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2008 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Joseph Lalhimpuia (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 3,898 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.