Mizoram · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2008
Lalrinliana Sailo of Indian National Congress won the Tuichang Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Mizoram in the 2008 state assembly election, securing 4,428 votes (39.00% vote share). The runner-up was Rualkhuma Hmar (Zoram Nationalist Party) with 3,547 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 | Lalrinliana Sailo | 4428 | 39.00% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Rualkhuma Hmar | 3547 | 31.30% | Zoram Nationalist Party |
| 3 | R.Lalawia | 3288 | 29.00% | Mizo National Front |
| 4 | C.Lawmthanga | 86 | 0.80% | Lok Jan Shakti Party |
The Tuichang constituency is part of the Mizoram Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2008 Assembly election, 4 candidates contested for this seat. Lalrinliana Sailo (Indian National Congress) emerged as the winner securing 4,428 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.