Mizoram Lok Sabha Election Result 1977

Mizoram · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1977 GEN

R. Rothuama of Independent won the Mizoram Lok Sabha constituency in Mizoram in the 1977 general election, with a winning margin of 16,008 votes (15.70%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 204,480 registered electors and 102,075 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 49.90%. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Independent

R. Rothuama

Independent

Victory Margin
16,008
Margin %
15.70%
Total Electors
204,480
Votes Polled
102,075
Turnout
49.90%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Mizoram
Constituency Number
284
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1977
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
R. Rothuama

Independent

53,350
52.30%
Male
#2
C. L. Ruala

Indian National Congress

37,342
36.60%
Male
#3
H. K. Bawichhuaka

Independent

8,534
8.40%
Male
#4
K. Sanglianchhungi

Independent

1,499
1.50%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 R. Rothuama Independent 53,350 52.30%
2 C. L. Ruala Indian National Congress 37,342 36.60%
3 H. K. Bawichhuaka Independent 8,534 8.40%
4 K. Sanglianchhungi Independent 1,499 1.50%

Mizoram — 1977 Election Analysis

In the 1977 Lok Sabha election, R. Rothuama of Independent secured victory in the Mizoram constituency (Mizoram) with a margin of 16,008 votes.

Out of 204,480 registered electors, 102,075 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 49.90%. A total of 4 candidates contested from this constituency. The vote share chart above visualizes how votes were distributed among the candidates.

India uses the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system where the candidate with the most votes wins. The margin percentage indicates how decisive the victory was relative to total votes polled. Explore related constituencies and historical results below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

R. Rothuama (Independent) won the Mizoram Lok Sabha seat in 1977.

The margin was 16,008 votes (15.70%%).

The voter turnout in Mizoram for the 1977 Lok Sabha election was 49.90%%.

4 candidates contested from Mizoram constituency in the 1977 Lok Sabha election.

Mizoram is a Lok Sabha constituency in Mizoram.