Mizoram Lok Sabha Election Result 1991

Mizoram · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1991 ST

C. Silvera of Indian National Congress won the Mizoram Lok Sabha constituency in Mizoram in the 1991 general election, with a winning margin of 9,593 votes (3.90%).

7 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 414,412 registered electors and 242,999 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 58.60%. 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
9,593
Margin %
3.90%
Total Electors
414,412
Votes Polled
242,999
Turnout
58.60%
Candidates
7
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Mizoram
Constituency Number
284
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1991
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
C. Silvera

Indian National Congress

91,612
37.70%
Male
#2
Lalduhoma

Mizo National Front

82,019
33.80%
Male
#3
T. Sailo

Janata Dal

56,491
23.20%
Male
#4
Chawngzika

Independent

4,455
1.80%
Male
#5
Paul T.K. Dawnga

Independent

4,159
1.70%
Male
#6
C. Thangmura

Independent

1,511
0.60%
Male
#7
Zohanmania Ralte

Independent

348
0.10%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 C. Silvera Indian National Congress 91,612 37.70%
2 Lalduhoma Mizo National Front 82,019 33.80%
3 T. Sailo Janata Dal 56,491 23.20%
4 Chawngzika Independent 4,455 1.80%
5 Paul T.K. Dawnga Independent 4,159 1.70%
6 C. Thangmura Independent 1,511 0.60%
7 Zohanmania Ralte Independent 348 0.10%

Mizoram — 1991 Election Analysis

In the 1991 Lok Sabha election, C. Silvera of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Mizoram constituency (Mizoram) with a margin of 9,593 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 414,412 registered electors, 242,999 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 58.60%. A total of 7 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 1991.

The margin was 9,593 votes (3.90%%).

The voter turnout in Mizoram for the 1991 Lok Sabha election was 58.60%%.

7 candidates contested from Mizoram constituency in the 1991 Lok Sabha election.

Mizoram is a Lok Sabha constituency in Mizoram.