Mizoram Lok Sabha Election Result 1989

Mizoram · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1989 ST

C.Silvera of Indian National Congress won the Mizoram Lok Sabha constituency in Mizoram in the 1989 general election, with a winning margin of 38,822 votes (17.00%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 391,700 registered electors and 228,202 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 58.30%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

C.Silvera

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
38,822
Margin %
17.00%
Total Electors
391,700
Votes Polled
228,202
Turnout
58.30%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Mizoram
Constituency Number
284
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1989
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
C.Silvera

Indian National Congress

109,571
48.00%
Male
#2
Zoramthanga

Mizo National Front

70,749
31.00%
Male
#3
Malswma Colney

Democratic Party

43,667
19.10%
Male
#4
Binde Basu Chakma

Independent

2,159
0.90%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 C.Silvera Indian National Congress 109,571 48.00%
2 Zoramthanga Mizo National Front 70,749 31.00%
3 Malswma Colney Democratic Party 43,667 19.10%
4 Binde Basu Chakma Independent 2,159 0.90%

Mizoram — 1989 Election Analysis

In the 1989 Lok Sabha election, C.Silvera of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Mizoram constituency (Mizoram) with a margin of 38,822 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 391,700 registered electors, 228,202 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 58.30%. 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

C.Silvera (Indian National Congress) won the Mizoram Lok Sabha seat in 1989.

The margin was 38,822 votes (17.00%%).

The voter turnout in Mizoram for the 1989 Lok Sabha election was 58.30%%.

4 candidates contested from Mizoram constituency in the 1989 Lok Sabha election.

Mizoram is a Lok Sabha constituency in Mizoram.