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Mizoram Election Trivia

Interesting facts about Mizoram Assembly elections
Often it is the small facts that are the most interesting. For this 2023 Mizoram Assembly election season, we attempt to dig out interesting and little known facts related to the politics and elections . Scroll down to know and don't forget to share with your friends about your #TIL moment (for the uninitiated, #TIL stands for Today I Learned).

#9NOVEMBER 06, 2023 | 19:25 IST

Only one Third Gender voter in Mizoram

According to the electoral roll details for the state of Mizoram released by the Election Commission there is only one Third Gender voter in the state of Mizoram.

#8NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:53 IST

How much can a candidate spend?

In 2022, the Election Commission hiked the poll expenditure limit for contesting candidates due to the rise in the cost inflation index and the size of the electorate.

How much can a candidate spend?
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#7NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:49 IST

Can a candidate lose a security deposit?

If a candidate fails to get 1/6 (16.67%) of the total valid votes cast in that constituency then the security deposit is seized by the Election Commission of India.

Can a candidate lose a security deposit?
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#6NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:44 IST

What is an election deposit?

An election deposit is the sum of money that every candidate contesting a Parliamentary or Assembly election is required to deposit with the Election Commission.

What is an election deposit?
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#5NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:37 IST

What are reserved constituencies?

Reserved constituencies are constituencies in which seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes and Tribes based on the size of their population.

What are reserved constituencies?
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#4NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:23 IST

Which state has the largest Assembly?

UP has more assembly constituencies than any other state in India.

Which state has the largest Assembly?
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#3NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:17 IST

Who bears the cost of Assembly Elections?

State assembly elections that are held independently are completely borne by the state government.

Who bears the cost of Assembly Elections?
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#2NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 14:10 IST

What is a Legislative Assembly?

A legislative body in the states and union territories of India.

What is a Legislative Assembly?
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#1NOVEMBER 03, 2023 | 13:44 IST

Difference of MP and MLA

What is the difference between between a Member of Parliament and Member of Legislative Assembly.

Difference of MP and MLA
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Number of Assembly seats
Total seats :40
Reserved for SCs :0
Reserved for STs :39
General seats :1
Electorate details
Total voters :8,56,868
General voters :8,51,895
Service voters :4,973
Young voters (18-19 years) :50,611 (5.91%)
Persons with Disability voters :3,243
Senior citizen voters (80+ years) :8,490 (0.99%)
Third Gender voters :1