1977 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

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1977 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
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All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Registered403,454
 Majority partyMinority party
  Hand INC.svg
Leader Vizol Koso
Party United Democratic Front (Nagaland) INC
Leader's seat Southern Angami-II
Seats before25
Seats won3515
Seat changeNewNew
Popular vote39.21%20.19%
CM before election

President's rule

Elected CM

Vizol Koso
United Democratic Front (Nagaland)

Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in November 1977 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Nagaland, India. United Democratic Front won the majority of seats and Vizol Koso was appointed as the Chief Minister of Nagaland for his second term. The number of constituencies was set as 60 by the recommendation of the Delimitation Commission of India. [1]

Contents

These were the first elections held in Nagaland after the Shillong Accord of 1975.

Result

India Nagaland Legislative Assembly 1977.svg
PartyVotes%Seats+/–
United Democratic Front 127,44539.2135+10
Indian National Congress 65,61620.1915New
National Convention of Nagaland 38,52811.851New
Independents 93,40528.749–3
Total324,994100.00600
Valid votes324,99498.07
Invalid/blank votes6,4071.93
Total votes331,401100.00
Registered voters/turnout403,45482.14
Source: ECI [2]

Results by constituency

  • Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituency
Assembly ConstituencyTurnoutWinnerRunner UpMargin
#kNames%CandidatePartyVotes%CandidatePartyVotes%
1 Dimapur I 60.33%Md. Anwar Hussain INC 2,42138.75%Chalie Kevichusa UDA 1,93931.03%482
2 Dimapur II 61.86%I. Vikheshe INC 3,40645.90%Neisatuo Kiditsu UDA 2,81437.92%592
3 Dimapur III 87.87%Dabalal Mech INC 1,80740.18%Satish Langtha Independent 1,35830.20%449
4 Ghaspani I 66.25%K. Shikhu Independent 2,92836.20%Lhouvisier UDA 2,68033.14%248
5 Ghaspani II 79.53%Rokonicha UDA 2,24530.47%Langkam Independent 2,01727.38%228
6 Tening 89.82%N. C. Zeling INC 2,22431.33%N. Azu Mewmai UDA 2,20731.09%17
7 Peren 78.58%L. Lungalang UDA 3,52446.80%Imriet Dieing Independent 2,00426.61%1,520
8 Western Angami 70.09%Setu Independent 1,92636.64%Tsolie UDA 1,85635.31%70
9 Kohima Town 63.63% John Bosco Jasokie INC 3,26252.90%Peiezotuo Atuo UDA 2,70443.85%558
10 Northern Angami I 69.03% Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu UDA 2,44662.08%Neiteo Independent 95324.19%1,493
11 Northern Angami II 75.66%Chupfuo UDA 2,58941.39%P. Sopu Angami Independent 1,86729.85%722
12 Tseminyü 82.64%R. S. Rengma UDA 2,88852.59%Riga ThongNCN2,49445.41%394
13 Pughoboto 87.83%Huska Sumi UDA 3,21856.74%Atovi Sema Independent 2,32641.02%892
14 Southern Angami I 75.74%Vitsonei K. Angami UDA 1,88541.14%N. Zao Angami Independent 1,14024.88%745
15 Southern Angami II - Vizol Koso UDA Elected Unopposed
16 Pfütsero 80.65%Lhiweshelo Mero UDA 1,56838.54%VepariNCN84120.67%727
17 Chizami 93.71%Soyie UDA 1,83132.94%Yevehu Lohe Independent 1,73931.28%92
18 Chozuba 91.03%Vamuzo Phesao UDA 3,23347.22%Zhovepra Rosetso Independent 1,85427.08%1,379
19 Phek 85.87%Vejoyi UDA 2,58447.66%Zalhuzu Vasa Independent 1,65130.45%933
20 Meluri 90.43%Chekhutso UDA 1,79433.85%P. K. T. Marhutho Independent 1,55829.40%236
21 Tuli 93.37%T. Tali UDA 2,84562.97%I. Merachiba INC 1,49633.11%1,349
22 Arkakong 92.36%Tsukjemwati UDA 1,80635.31%R. C. Chiten Jamir INC 1,15022.48%656
23 Impur 95.61%Kariba UDA 1,85036.19%T. Chuba Independent 1,74134.06%109
24 Angetyongpang 87.71%Sentichuba UDA 2,78357.11%Limasangwa Independent 2,01741.39%766
25 Mongoya 85.19%T. Imtimeren Jamir UDA 2,27554.01%Aoshingang Independent 1,89444.97%381
26 Aonglenden 83.06% S. C. Jamir UDA 2,68861.89%I. BendangNCN1,58636.52%1,102
27 Mokokchung Town 84.27%Takuyaba UDA 82769.85%Koramoa Jamir Independent 34529.14%482
28 Koridang 83.43%Dalle Namo UDA 2,10242.43%Akangtemjan Independent 1,80836.50%294
29 Jangpetkong 93.01%Imchalemba Ao UDA 2,04440.98%Arienba Independent 1,73534.78%309
30 Alongtaki 91.21%Bendangtoshi Ao UDA 2,15654.99%Tiameren INC 1,71643.76%440
31 Akuluto 89.28%Khehoto INC 1,77443.76%Hotolu UDA 1,29631.97%478
32 Atoizu 85.18%Kiyezhe L. Chishi UDA 2,99354.42%Khetoho INC 2,41943.98%574
33 Suruhoto 87.18%Kanito INC 2,58441.09%Pukhahe UDA 2,12633.81%458
34 Aghunato 88.43%Kihoto UDA 3,50957.17%ShetoviNCN1,75228.54%1,757
35 Zünheboto 80.85%Ghutoshe INC 2,51446.15%TokhehoNCN1,63329.97%881
36 Satakha 86.06%Kaito INC 2,82449.12%Hokheto Sema UDA 2,81148.90%13
37 Tyüi 85.45%T. A. Ngullie INC 2,30435.73%Nsemo Ovung UDA 2,17033.65%134
38 Wokha 79.13%Rainbow Ezung Independent 3,19952.62%Mhao Lotha UDA 2,74245.10%457
39 Sanis 84.46%Mhonshan Murry UDA 2,43438.75%T. Nchibemo Ngullie Independent 2,28236.33%152
40 Bhandari 86.66%Tsenlamo KikonNCN2,95149.41%Mhondamo Kithan INC 2,15036.00%801
41 Tizit 86.32%P. K. Along UDA 1,63235.59%Mankho INC 1,41630.88%216
42 Wakching 86.88%Chingwang Konyak INC 2,39738.08%P. Enyei UDA 2,24035.58%157
43 Tapi 82.77% Noke Wangnao UDA 2,60049.21%Hoka Konyak INC 1,03519.59%1,565
44 Phomching 87.05%Pohwang Konyak UDA 2,17043.97%Wanpen INC 1,73235.10%438
45 Tehok 91.78%Manlem Independent 1,78227.87%Noklem Independent 1,57824.68%204
46 Mon Town 77.27%L. Metna Independent 2,38640.85%Chaying INC 1,24521.31%1,141
47 Aboi 86.67%A. Longngei Konyak UDA 2,57348.62%Nyeiwang KonyakNCN1,83834.73%735
48 Moka 89.45%Manwai Awang Independent 2,30446.24%Pangtiang UDA 1,60532.21%699
49 Tamlu 94.51%Bangjak Phom Independent 3,44150.99%Ailong Phom UDA 1,73325.68%1,708
50 Longleng 93.00%Chenlom Phom UDA 2,21325.08%Chirgko INC 1,94722.06%266
51 Noksen 92.84%C. Chongshen Chang INC 1,91845.51%I. L. Chingmak Independent 1,33631.70%582
52 Longkhim Chare 90.97%Horangse Sangtam Independent 2,84339.24%C. Thrinimong UDA 2,54135.07%302
53 Tuensang Sadar I 78.88%H. Sao Chang INC 1,91442.18%Chiten Sangtam UDA 1,54934.13%365
54 Tuensang Sadar II 89.06%Tochi Hanso INC 1,77335.03%M. Yanchu Chang Independent 1,74334.43%30
55 Tobu 92.11%Nuklo UDA 2,94747.60%Sopen KonyakNCN2,07833.56%869
56 Noklak 81.52%Thangpong UDA 1,65232.22%John INC 1,27324.83%379
57 Thonoknyu 89.95%Pongom INC 1,98231.09%Pottu Independent 1,28420.14%698
58 Shamator–Chessore 90.71%K. Zungkum Yimchunger UDA 2,86342.25%Yamakan Kichan INC 2,65539.18%208
59 Seyochung–Sitimi 87.04%Yopikyu Thongtsar UDA 3,23647.78%Kheshito Independent 1,94428.71%1,292
60 Pungro–Kiphire 81.27%Kichingse Independent 1,62027.33%T. Rothrong INC 1,54226.02%78

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References

  1. ↑ "DPACO (1976) - Archive Delimitation Orders - Election Commission of India" . Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  2. ↑ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1977 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
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