Mizoram Assembly Election Results in 1998
There are forty assembly constituencies in Mizoram, out of which thirty nine are reserved for Scheduled Tribes. In the 1998 elections, various parties submitting their candidacy included: National parties like the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), the INC (Indian National Congress), the JD (Janata Dal), the SAP (Samata Party); state parties like the LS (Lok Shakti), the MNF (Mizo National Front), the RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal); registered (unrecognised) parties like the MDF (Maraland Democratic Front), the MNF (N) (Mizo National Front (Nationalist)),the MZPC (Mizoram People's Conference); and several independent candidates. The MNF secured twenty constituencies out of forty, achieving the top position, whereas MZPC, INC and IND got twelve, six and one, respectively. In 1998, there were 2,23,262 male electors and 2,22,104 female electors. The total polling percentage was 76.32%. Pu Zoramthanga from the MNF party was elected as chief minister on December 3, 1998. A. Padmanabhan was the governor in Mizoram at that time.
List of Successful Candidates in Mizoram Assembly Election in 1998
| A. C. No. | Assembly Constituency Name | Winner Candidates Name | Gender | Party |
|---|
| 1 | Tuipang (ST) | K.T.Rokhaw | M | INC |
| 2 | Saiha (ST) | Zakhu Hlychho | M | INC |
| 3 | Sangau (ST) | H. Rammawi | M | IND |
| 4 | Lawngtlai (ST) | C. Thanghluna | M | INC |
| 5 | Chawngte (ST) | N.P. Chakma | M | INC |
| 6 | Tlabung (ST) | Nihar Kanti | M | INC |
| 7 | Buarpui (ST) | Lalrinzuala | M | MZPC |
| 8 | Lunglei South | J. Lawmzuala | M | MZPC |
| 9 | Lunglei North (ST) | Dr. R. Lalthangliana | M | MNF |
| 10 | Tawipui (ST) | H. Ropuia | M | MNF |
| 11 | Vanva (ST) | C. Lalrinsanga | M | MNF |
| 12 | Hnahthial (ST) | F. Lalthanzuala | M | MZPC |
| 13 | North Vanlaiphai (ST) | R. Lalawia | M | MNF |
| 14 | Khawbung (ST) | Zoramthanga | M | MNF |
| 15 | Champhai (ST) | Zoramthanga | M | MNF |
| 16 | Khawhai (ST) | K.L. Lianchia | M | MZPC |
| 17 | Saitual (ST) | R. Lalzirliana | M | INC |
| 18 | Khawzawl (ST) | Aichhinga | M | MNF |
| 19 | Ngopa (ST) | P.B. Rosanga | M | MZPC |
| 20 | Suangpuilawn (ST) | H. Laltanpuia | M | MZPC |
| 21 | Ratu (ST) | Lalthankunga | M | MNF |
| 22 | Kawnpui (ST) | Sanghmingthanga Pautu | M | MNF |
| 23 | Kolasib (ST) | Rualchhina | M | MNF |
| 24 | Bilkhawthlir (ST) | Lalchamliana | M | MNF |
| 25 | Lokicherra (ST) | Tawnluia | M | MNF |
| 26 | Kawrthah (ST) | K. Sangthuama | M | MNF |
| 27 | Mamit (ST) | Brig. T. Sailo | M | MZPC |
| 28 | Phuldungsei (ST) | J. Lalthangliana | M | MZPC |
| 29 | Sateek (ST) | B. Lalthlengliana | M | MNF |
| 30 | Serchhip (ST) | K. Thangzuala | M | MNF |
| 31 | Lungpho (ST) | Vanlalhlana | M | MZPC |
| 32 | Tlungvel (ST) | L.N. Tluanga | M | MZPC |
| 33 | Aizawl North-I (ST) | Dr. Lalzama | M | MNF |
| 34 | Aizawl North II (ST) | F. Malsawma | M | MNF |
| 35 | Aizawl East-I (ST) | Lalhmingthanga | M | MZPC |
| 36 | Aizawl East-II (ST) | H. Vanlalauva | M | MNF |
| 37 | Aizawl West I (ST) | Col. Lalchungnunga Sailo | M | MZPC |
| 38 | Aizawl West-II (ST) | Lalrinchhana | M | MNF |
| 39 | Aizawl South - I (ST) | R. Tlanghmingthanga | M | MNF |
| 40 | Aizawl South - II (ST) | C. Sangzuala | M | MNF |
List of Participating Political Parties in Mizoram Assembly Election in 1998
| S.No. | Party Abbreviation | Party |
|---|
| National Parties |
| 1 | BJP | Bhartiya Janta Party |
| 2 | INC | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | JD | Janata Dal (not to be used in general elections, 1999) |
| 4 | SAP | Samata Party |
| State Parties |
| 5 | LS | Lok Shakti |
| 6 | MNF | Mizo National Front |
| 7 | RJD | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| Registered(Unrecognised ) Parties |
| 8 | MDF | Maraland Democratic Front |
| 9 | MNF(N) | Mizo National Front (Nationalist) |
| 10 | MZPC | Mizoram People's Conference |
| Independents |
| 11 | IND | Independent |
Last Updated on April 24, 2020