2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

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2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
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  2003 26 February 2008 2013  

All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Registered1,302,266
Turnout86.19%
 Majority partyMinority party
 
NeiphiuRio.jpg
Hand INC.svg
Leader Neiphiu Rio Viswesül Pusa
Party NPF INC
Leader since20021993
Leader's seat Northern Angami-II South Angami-II
Seats before1921
Seats won2623
Seat changeIncrease2.svg 7Increase2.svg 2
Popular vote32.58%35.16

CM before election

President's rule

Elected CM

Neiphiu Rio
NPF

Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in February 2008 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Nagaland, India. The Indian National Congress won the most votes, while the Nagaland Peoples Front won the most seats and Neiphiu Rio was appointed as the Chief Minister of Nagaland. The number of constituencies was set as 60 by the recommendation of the Delimitation Commission of India. [1]

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Voters queuing up in Kohima to cast their votes for the election. The voter standing in a queue for casting their votes at a polling booth showing voter slip in Kohima during Nagaland Assembly Election-2008, on March 05, 2008 (1).jpg
Voters queuing up in Kohima to cast their votes for the election.

Parties contested

PartyFlagSymbolLeaderSeats contested
Indian National Congress Indian National Congress Flag.svg Hand INC.svg Viswesül Pusa 60
Naga People's Front Flag of the Naga People's Front.png Indian Election Symbol Cock.png Neiphiu Rio 56
Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD Flag.svg Indian Election Symbol Hurricane Lamp.png Lalu Prasad Yadav 25
Bharatiya Janata Party BJP flag.svg Lotus flower symbol.svg Rajnath Singh 23
Nationalist Congress Party Flag of Nationalist Congress Party.svg Clock symbol of NCP.png P. A. Sangma 8
Janata Dal (Secular) Janata Dal (Secular) flag (1).svg Indian election symbol female farmer.svg H. D. Deve Gowda 4
Janata Dal (United) Janata Dal (United) Flag.svg Indian Election Symbol Arrow.svg Nitish Kumar 3
Lok Jan Shakti Party Lok Janshakti Party Flag.svg Ram Vilas Paswan 3
United Naga Democratic Party No image available.svg No image available.svg 2
Adarsh Political Party No image available.svg No image available.svg 1

Result

India Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2008.svg
PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Indian National Congress 411,10035.1623Increase2.svg2
Nagaland Peoples Front 380,96432.5826Increase2.svg7
Bharatiya Janata Party 96,6588.272Decrease2.svg5
Rashtriya Janata Dal 74,2986.350New
Nationalist Congress Party 45,3973.882Increase2.svg2
Janata Dal (Secular) 3,6710.310New
Janata Dal (United) 3,2430.280Decrease2.svg3
Lok Jan Shakti Party 2,9600.250New
United Naga Democratic Party 2,5830.220New
Adarsh Political Party 810.010New
Independents148,29712.687Increase2.svg3
Total1,169,252100.00600
Valid votes1,169,25299.84
Invalid/blank votes1,8960.16
Total votes1,171,148100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,302,26689.93
Source: ECI [2]

Results by constituency

  • Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituency [3]
Assembly ConstituencyTurnoutWinnerRunner UpMargin
#kNames%CandidatePartyVotes%CandidatePartyVotes%
1 Dimapur I 80.83 K. L. Chishi INC 8,70060.16Atomi NPF 4,77433.013,926
2 Dimapur II 75.13S. I. Jamir INC 17,95454.16Savi Liegise NPF 15,19545.842,759
3 Dimapur III 78.77Azheto Zhimomi INC 7,87450.16L. Inazhe Sema RJD 4,87131.033,003
4 Ghaspani I 81.86 Y. Hewoto Awomi INC 17,64636.58 H. Khekiho Zhimomi NPF 16,13233.451,514
5 Ghaspani II 83.65K. Hollohon IND 8,31235.61Rokonicha NPF 6,66128.541,651
6 Tening 86.42Tarie Zeliang INC 15,22459.59K. Samuel Medaliang NPF 10,32340.414,901
7 Peren 87.45 T. R. Zeliang NPF 14,95957.45Vatsu Meru INC 11,08042.553,879
8 Western Angami 76.73 Kiyanilie Peseyie NPF 6,28440.62Achubu INC 4,85431.371,430
9 Kohima Town 74.48Neikiesalie Nicky Kire NPF 16,19758.09 Z. Obed INC 9,09432.617,103
10 Northern Angami I 76.09 Shürhozelie Liezietsu NPF 6,22937.50Prasielie Pienyu IND 5,25631.64973
11 Northern Angami II 83.41 Neiphiu Rio NPF 13,64182.57Sevetso INC 2,88017.4310,761
12 Tseminyü 95.66R. Khing NPF 8,21633.71Levi Rengma IND 8,15033.4466
13 Pughoboto 91.85Joshua Achumi INC 6,85344.24Y. Vikheho Swu NPF 6,42141.46432
14 Southern Angami I 87.10 Vikho-o Yhoshü NPF 6,77457.50Medokul Sophie INC 5,00642.501,768
15 Southern Angami II 84.22 Viswesül Pusa INC 5,11637.47Atha Vizol NPF 4,59833.68518
16 Pfütsero 71.07 Neiba Kronu NPF 9,61752.88Kewekhape Therie INC 8,20445.111,413
17 Chizami 94.78Deo Nukhu INC 8,11739.16Kewezu NPF 7,94238.31175
18 Chozuba 87.94 Chotisuh Sazo IND 8,75437.56Vaprumu Demo INC 7,40231.761,352
19 Phek 79.45 Küzholuzo Nienü NPF 10,91955.43Dezoto Rhakho RJD 4,64323.576,276
20 Meluri 91.54 Yitachu NPF 11,12157.50Penthu INC 8,18342.312,938
21 Tuli 69.61L. Temjen Jamir NPF 4,41128.45T. Tali IND 4,23127.29180
22 Arkakong 86.38 Nuklutoshi NPF 9,03545.40Takatiba Masa Ao INC 8,45542.49580
23 Impur 92.72Nungsangyapang INC 10,37361.42T. N. Mannen RJD 6,18436.614,189
24 Angetyongpang 84.70 Tongpang Ozüküm INC 8,30453.46Jongshilemba RJD 7,06945.511,235
25 Mongoya 83.87Ngangshi K. Ao IND 7,32553.14 S. Supongmeren Jamir INC 4,29131.133,034
26 Aonglenden 75.98Nungshizenba INC 4,38047.01 Imtikümzük Longkümer IND 2,84130.491,539
27 Mokokchung Town 79.70 Chubatoshi Apok Jamir INC 2,08542.94Aolepden IND 1,45930.05626
28 Koridang 86.03 Imkong L. Imchen NPF 10,14452.00T. Chenung Longchar IND 8,94745.871,197
29 Jangpetkong 86.16I. Imkong INC 7,72158.80Longrineken NPF 5,41041.202,311
30 Alongtaki 84.30Sakusangba NPF 9,52159.75Tiameren Aier INC 5,63735.373,884
31 Akuluto 96.50Kheto INC 7,10064.63Khetoho NPF 3,88535.373,215
32 Atoizu 89.04Doshehe Y. Sema NPF 8,18851.79Mghato Achumi INC 7,62248.21566
33 Suruhoto 91.11Shetoyi IND 7,05352.83Khutovi INC 6,25746.87796
34 Aghunato 90.18Tokheho Yepthomi INC 6,99752.93Pukhayi NPF 6,22347.07774
35 Zünheboto 79.81K. C. Nihoshe IND 9,59252.10S. Hukavi Zhimomi INC 8,40345.651,189
36 Satakha 84.31 G. Kaito Aye NPF 7,62156.33Inavi INC 5,90943.671,712
37 Tyüi 96.57 Yanthungo Patton BJP 6,17230.72Yankithung Yanthan INC 5,33526.56837
38 Wokha 83.54Chumben Murry NCP 14,18142.45 T. M. Lotha BJP 8,27024.765,911
39 Sanis 95.80Ralanthung Yanthan NPF 5,11422.75T. L. Merry BJP 4,03717.961,077
40 Bhandari 93.30Wochumo Kithan NPF 6,05925.91 Mmhonlümo Kikon NCP 4,30118.401,758
41 Tizit 89.31Aloh INC 8,46350.12Tingkup NPF 6,28437.222,179
42 Wakching 97.51M. C. Konyak BJP 7,47638.88Yona INC 6,21332.311,263
43 Tapi 89.58Lanpha Konyak INC 6,94153.81 Noke Wangnao NPF 5,95746.19984
44 Phomching 93.17Kongam INC 8,80248.28Pohwang Konyak BJP 7,77342.631,029
45 Tehok 92.83 C. L. John NPF 7,82953.29Shaboh INC 6,42643.741,403
46 Mon Town 86.44 Chingwang Konyak INC 10,31658.00N. Thongwang Konyak NPF 7,13640.123,180
47 Aboi 96.83Nyeiwang Konyak NPF 5,41551.83E. Eshak Konyak RJD 4,79945.94616
48 Moka 94.86E. E. Pangteang NPF 8,25652.97A. Nyamnyei Konyak INC 6,19039.722,066
49 Tamlu 99.67P. Dako Phom IND 17,86053.53B. S. Nganlang Phom INC 12,93238.764,928
50 Longleng 96.18 S. Pangnyu Phom NCP 13,53536.84T. L. Semdok RJD 11,30930.782,226
51 Noksen 78.47 H. Chuba Chang INC 2,98832.55 C. M. Chang NPF 2,90531.6483
52 Longkhim Chare 97.67S. Kyukhangba Sangtam INC 7,43738.57Imtilemba Sangtam BJP 6,47433.57963
53 Tuensang Sadar I 70.79P. Chuba INC 9,23056.22Nungsanglemba Chang BJP 4,07824.845,152
54 Tuensang Sadar II 94.02 Kejong Chang INC 7,62843.58Rhakila NCP 7,27541.56353
55 Tobu 95.22 Naiba Konyak NPF 10,01758.26Bongkhao INC 7,17641.742,841
56 Noklak 92.05 Puthai Longon NPF 7,93960.18Sedem Khaming INC 2,16716.435,772
57 Thonoknyu 91.12S. Heno Khiamniungan NPF 5,60034.58Pongom IND 3,43221.192,168
58 Shamator–Chessore 92.38R. Tohanba NPF 9,31548.54K. Yamakam INC 6,92236.072,393
59 Seyochung–Sitimi 96.70C. Kipili Sangtam IND 8,05438.18Sethricho Shihote INC 6,75432.021,300
60 Pungro–Kiphire 93.31 T. Torechu NPF 13,27549.56R. L. Akamba INC 9,30834.753,967

See also

References

  1. "DPACO (1976) - Archive Delimitation Orders". Election Commission of India . Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  2. "Statistical Report on General Election, 2008 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  3. "Report on the General Election to the 11th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2008" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2022.