Mizoram Lok Sabha Election Result 1996

Mizoram · Parliament (Lok Sabha) Election 1996 ST

Silvera C. of Indian National Congress won the Mizoram Lok Sabha constituency in Mizoram in the 1996 general election, with a winning margin of 14,481 votes (4.80%).

4 candidates contested this seat. The constituency had 408,094 registered electors and 299,593 votes were polled, recording a turnout of 73.40%. This is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved constituency. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency statistics are below.

Winner Indian National Congress

Silvera C.

Indian National Congress

Victory Margin
14,481
Margin %
4.80%
Total Electors
408,094
Votes Polled
299,593
Turnout
73.40%
Candidates
4
Top Candidates (Votes)
Constituency Information
State
Mizoram
Constituency Number
284
Election Type
Lok Sabha (Parliament)
Election Year
1996
All Candidates

Complete list of candidates who contested from this constituency

#1
Silvera C.

Indian National Congress

126,191
42.10%
Male
#2
Lalremsiama F.

Mizo National Front

111,710
37.30%
Male
#3
Lalhmingthanga

Independent

57,690
19.30%
Male
#4
Lalthlamuana

Independent

1,295
0.40%
Male
Position Candidate Name Party Votes Vote %
1 Silvera C. Indian National Congress 126,191 42.10%
2 Lalremsiama F. Mizo National Front 111,710 37.30%
3 Lalhmingthanga Independent 57,690 19.30%
4 Lalthlamuana Independent 1,295 0.40%

Mizoram — 1996 Election Analysis

In the 1996 Lok Sabha election, Silvera C. of Indian National Congress secured victory in the Mizoram constituency (Mizoram) with a margin of 14,481 votes. This is a constituency reserved for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates, ensuring tribal community representation in India's Parliament.

Out of 408,094 registered electors, 299,593 votes were polled, resulting in a turnout of 73.40%. 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

Silvera C. (Indian National Congress) won the Mizoram Lok Sabha seat in 1996.

The margin was 14,481 votes (4.80%%).

The voter turnout in Mizoram for the 1996 Lok Sabha election was 73.40%%.

4 candidates contested from Mizoram constituency in the 1996 Lok Sabha election.

Mizoram is a Lok Sabha constituency in Mizoram.