2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

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2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
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All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Registered1,302,266
Turnout86.19%
 Majority partyMinority party
  Nagaland Chief Minister, Shri. Neiphiu Rio , at the National Development Council 52nd meeting , Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi on December 9, 2006.jpg
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.svg7Increase2.svg2
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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Result

India Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2008.svg
PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Indian National Congress 411,10035.1623+2
Nagaland Peoples Front 380,96432.5826+7
Bharatiya Janata Party 96,6588.272–5
Rashtriya Janata Dal 74,2986.350New
Nationalist Congress Party 45,3973.882+2
Janata Dal (Secular) 3,6710.310New
Janata Dal (United) 3,2430.280–3
Lok Jan Shakti Party 2,9600.250New
United Naga Democratic Party 2,5830.220New
Adarsh Political Party 810.010New
Independents148,29712.687+3
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 8,70060.16%Atomi NPF 4,77433.01%3,926
2 Dimapur II 75.13%S. I. Jamir INC 17,95454.16%Savi Liegise NPF 15,19545.84%2,759
3 Dimapur III 78.77%Azheto Zhimomi INC 7,87450.16%L. Inazhe Sema RJD 4,87131.03%3,003
4 Ghaspani I 81.86% Y. Hewoto Awomi INC 17,64636.58% H. Khekiho Zhimomi NPF 16,13233.45%1,514
5 Ghaspani II 83.65%K. Hollohon Independent 8,31235.61%Rokonicha NPF 6,66128.54%1,651
6 Tening 86.42%Tarie Zeliang INC 15,22459.59%K. Samuel Medaliang NPF 10,32340.41%4,901
7 Peren 87.45% T. R. Zeliang NPF 14,95957.45%Vatsu Meru INC 11,08042.55%3,879
8 Western Angami 76.73% Kiyanilie Peseyie NPF 6,28440.62%Achubu INC 4,85431.37%1,430
9 Kohima Town 74.48%Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire NPF 16,19758.09% Z. Obed INC 9,09432.61%7,103
10 Northern Angami I 76.09% Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu NPF 6,22937.50%Prasielie Pienyu Independent 5,25631.64%973
11 Northern Angami II 83.41% Neiphiu Rio NPF 13,64182.57%Sevetso INC 2,88017.43%10,761
12 Tseminyü 95.66%R. Khing NPF 8,21633.71%Er. Levi Rengma Independent 8,15033.44%66
13 Pughoboto 91.85%Joshua Achumi INC 6,85344.24%Y. Vikheho Swu NPF 6,42141.46%432
14 Southern Angami I 87.10% Vikho-o Yhoshü NPF 6,77457.50%Medokul Sophie INC 5,00642.50%1,768
15 Southern Angami II 84.22% Viswesül Pusa INC 5,11637.47%Dr. Atha Vizol NPF 4,59833.68%518
16 Pfütsero 71.07% Neiba Kronu NPF 9,61752.88%Kewekhape Therie INC 8,20445.11%1,413
17 Chizami 94.78%Deo Nukhu INC 8,11739.16%Kewezu NPF 7,94238.31%175
18 Chozuba 87.94% Dr. Chotisuh Sazo Independent 8,75437.56%Vaprumu Demo INC 7,40231.76%1,352
19 Phek 79.45% Küzholuzo Nienü NPF 10,91955.43%Dezoto Rhakho RJD 4,64323.57%6,276
20 Meluri 91.54% Yitachu NPF 11,12157.50%Penthu INC 8,18342.31%2,938
21 Tuli 69.61%L. Temjen Jamir NPF 4,41128.45%T. Tali Independent 4,23127.29%180
22 Arkakong 86.38%Nuklutoshi NPF 9,03545.40%Takatiba Masa Ao INC 8,45542.49%580
23 Impur 92.72%Nungsangyapang INC 10,37361.42%T. N. Mannen RJD 6,18436.61%4,189
24 Angetyongpang 84.70% Tongpang Ozüküm INC 8,30453.46%Jongshilemba RJD 7,06945.51%1,235
25 Mongoya 83.87%Dr. Ngangshi K. Ao Independent 7,32553.14%Supongmeren INC 4,29131.13%3,034
26 Aonglenden 75.98%Nungshizenba INC 4,38047.01% Imtikümzük Longkümer Independent 2,84130.49%1,539
27 Mokokchung Town 79.70% Chubatoshi Apok Jamir INC 2,08542.94%Aolepden Independent 1,45930.05%626
28 Koridang 86.03% Imkong L. Imchen NPF 10,14452.00%T. Chenung Longchar Independent 8,94745.87%1,197
29 Jangpetkong 86.16%I. Imkong INC 7,72158.80%Longrineken NPF 5,41041.20%2,311
30 Alongtaki 84.30%Sakusangba NPF 9,52159.75%Tiameren Aier INC 5,63735.37%3,884
31 Akuluto 96.50%Kheto INC 7,10064.63%Khetoho NPF 3,88535.37%3,215
32 Atoizu 89.04%Doshehe Y. Sema NPF 8,18851.79%Mghato Achumi INC 7,62248.21%566
33 Suruhoto 91.11%Shetoyi Independent 7,05352.83%Khutovi INC 6,25746.87%796
34 Aghunato 90.18%Tokheho Yepthomi INC 6,99752.93%Pukhayi NPF 6,22347.07%774
35 Zünheboto 79.81%Dr. K. C. Nihoshe Independent 9,59252.10%S. Hukavi Zhimomi INC 8,40345.65%1,189
36 Satakha 84.31% G. Kaito Aye NPF 7,62156.33%Inavi INC 5,90943.67%1,712
37 Tyüi 96.57% Yanthungo Patton BJP 6,17230.72%Yankithung Yanthan INC 5,33526.56%837
38 Wokha 83.54%Dr. Chumben Murry NCP 14,18142.45% Dr. T. M. Lotha BJP 8,27024.76%5,911
39 Sanis 95.80%Ralanthung Yanthan NPF 5,11422.75%T. L. Merry BJP 4,03717.96%1,077
40 Bhandari 93.30%Wochumo Kithan NPF 6,05925.91% Mmhonlümo Kikon NCP 4,30118.40%1,758
41 Tizit 89.31%Aloh INC 8,46350.12%Tingkup NPF 6,28437.22%2,179
42 Wakching 97.51%M. C. Konyak BJP 7,47638.88%Yona INC 6,21332.31%1,263
43 Tapi 89.58%Lanpha Konyak INC 6,94153.81% Noke Wangnao NPF 5,95746.19%984
44 Phomching 93.17%Kongam INC 8,80248.28%Pohwang Konyak BJP 7,77342.63%1,029
45 Tehok 92.83%C. L. John NPF 7,82953.29%Shaboh INC 6,42643.74%1,403
46 Mon Town 86.44%Chingwang INC 10,31658.00%N. Thongwang Konyak NPF 7,13640.12%3,180
47 Aboi 96.83%Nyeiwang Konyak NPF 5,41551.83%E. Eshak Konyak RJD 4,79945.94%616
48 Moka 94.86%E. E. Pangteang NPF 8,25652.97%A. Nyamnyei Konyak INC 6,19039.72%2,066
49 Tamlu 99.67%P. Dako Phom Independent 17,86053.53%B. S. Nganlang Phom INC 12,93238.76%4,928
50 Longleng 96.18% S. Pangnyu Phom NCP 13,53536.84%Er. T. L. Semdok RJD 11,30930.78%2,226
51 Noksen 78.47% H. Chuba Chang INC 2,98832.55% C. M. Chang NPF 2,90531.64%83
52 Longkhim Chare 97.67%S. Kyukhangba Sangtam INC 7,43738.57%Imtilemba Sangtam BJP 6,47433.57%963
53 Tuensang Sadar I 70.79%P. Chuba INC 9,23056.22%Nungsanglemba Chang BJP 4,07824.84%5,152
54 Tuensang Sadar II 94.02% Kejong Chang INC 7,62843.58%Rhakila NCP 7,27541.56%353
55 Tobu 95.22%Naiba Konyak NPF 10,01758.26%Bongkhao INC 7,17641.74%2,841
56 Noklak 92.05%P. Longon NPF 7,93960.18%Sedem Khaming INC 2,16716.43%5,772
57 Thonoknyu 91.12%S. Heno Khiamniungan NPF 5,60034.58%Pongom Independent 3,43221.19%2,168
58 Shamator–Chessore 92.38%R. Tohanba NPF 9,31548.54%K. Yamakam INC 6,92236.07%2,393
59 Seyochung–Sitimi 96.70%C. Kipili Sangtam Independent 8,05438.18%Sethricho Shihote INC 6,75432.02%1,300
60 Pungro–Kiphire 93.31% T. Torechu NPF 13,27549.56%R. L. Akamba INC 9,30834.75%3,967

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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, 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.
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