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| Turnout | 91.62% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 Seatwise result map of the election | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Structure of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly after the election | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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An election was held on 23 February 2013 to elect the Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from each of the 60 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) in the state of Nagaland in India.
The mandate of the 11th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, formed after the 2008 election, expired on 10 March 2013. Hence, the elections to the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly was announced by the Election Commission of India on 11 January 2013. Consequently, the Model Code of Conduct came into force from that day in the state until the elections were concluded. [1] 59 of the total 60 seats in the assembly are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates. [2]
The incumbent NPF fielded candidates in all 60 seats. [3] The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) contested the elections with the intention to create a third front amidst the historical tussle between a national and regional party in the state elections. NCP president Neiba Ndang pitched the party as a 'national party with a regional mindset' against the 'shoddy development activities' of the incumbent Rio government. [4] BJP fought the elections in 11 seats. [5]
| Party | Flag | Symbol | Leader | Seats contested | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naga People's Front |  |  | Neiphiu Rio | 60 | |
| Indian National Congress |  |  | S. I. Jamir | 56 | |
| Nationalist Congress Party |  |  | Neiba Ndang | 15 | |
| Bharatiya Janata Party |  |  | Nitin Gadkari | 11 | |
| Janata Dal (United) |  |  | Nitish Kumar | 3 | |
| Rashtriya Janata Dal |  |  | Lalu Prasad Yadav | 2 | |
| United Naga Democratic Party |  | | 1 | ||
The last date to withdraw candidature was 9 February 2013, two weeks before the polling. [1] After the scrutiny of the nomination papers put up by the candidates, 187 candidates in total were able to contest for a total of 60 seats. [6] T. A. Ngullie, on a BJP ticket, was the oldest candidate at the age of 80, while Wanglem Konyak, an independent candidate was the youngest at 29. [6] Two women candidates stood for elections, Dr. Yangerla for Mokokchung Town constituency as an independent candidate and Rhakila for Tuensang Sadar II constituency as a BJP candidate. [7] [8] The former was previously the director of the state's Department of Health and Family Welfare. [9] The latter was the widow of the Lakiumong, a former minister and MLA from the same constituency. The NPF as well as INC did not field any woman candidate for the election. [8] In the 2008 Nagaland election, there were four women candidates. [2]
INC candidate and sitting MLA from Tuensang Sadar I, P. Chuba Chang, died on 22 February 2013 amidst his election campaign. [10] Therefore, the polls were adjourned in the constituency to 23 March 2013, providing INC time until 6 March 2013 to file nomination of a new candidate. [1] The party failed to field another candidate. [11]
Election officials seized ₹10,000,000 (1 crore) from sitting MLA of Tamlu constituency, and NPF candidate, H. Nyemli Phom, [12] [13] as his chartered helicopter landed without prior permission at the Assam Rifles helipad in Longleng district. Phom claimed that the money belonged to NPF party funds and was given to him for party expenses across the state. He provided an authorised letter from the party treasurer. The election officers filed an FIR in this connection. [14] Election officials, assisted by Assam Rifles, also found outgoing Nagaland Home Minister, Imkong L. Imchen, with more than ₹11,000,000 (1.1 crore) and weapons from his vehicle at Sathupang in Wokha district on route to his Koridang constituency. [15] Imchen was detained by the officials. [16] Imchen issued a statement asserting that he had committed "no wrong over the incident under the law." The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee sought his disqualification from contesting viewing the haul as a violation of the Model Code of Conduct and Arms Act, 1959. [15] Overall, in a survey conducted by YouthNet in collaboration with Association for Democratic Reforms, they found candidates had spent over ₹937 crore in pursuit of being elected to the assembly in 2013. This was almost double the spent in 2008 elections. [17] YouthNet director, Hekani Jakhalu noted that the report was aimed to, "to educate the masses to shift from the vicious circle which would bring checks and balances in the system for overall development of Nagaland." [3]
It was the first time elections in the state were conducted with photo electoral rolls. The rolls were published on 10th January 2013 a day prior to the announcement of the elections. The total number of registered voters by the last day to file nominations was 11,98,449. [18]
| General Electors | Service Electors | Total Electors | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Districts | Male | Female | Total | Male | Female | Total | Male | Female | Total |
| Dimapur | 93690 | 88547 | 182237 | 878 | 138 | 1016 | 94568 | 88685 | 183253 |
| Peren | 28322 | 28707 | 57029 | 83 | 5 | 88 | 28405 | 28712 | 57117 |
| Kohima | 66958 | 70550 | 137508 | 263 | 37 | 300 | 67221 | 70587 | 137808 |
| Pughoboto | 6325 | 6472 | 12797 | 56 | 9 | 65 | 6381 | 6481 | 12862 |
| Phek | 52714 | 54052 | 106766 | 253 | 9 | 262 | 52967 | 54061 | 107808 |
| Mokokchung | 68197 | 65981 | 134178 | 1078 | 145 | 1223 | 69275 | 66126 | 135401 |
| Zunheboto | 46266 | 46561 | 92827 | 468 | 117 | 585 | 46734 | 46678 | 93412 |
| Wokha | 51187 | 50867 | 102054 | 748 | 29 | 777 | 51935 | 50896 | 102831 |
| Mon | 79900 | 73783 | 153683 | 297 | 65 | 362 | 80197 | 73848 | 154045 |
| Longleng | 19679 | 17631 | 37310 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 19690 | 17631 | 37321 |
| Tuensang | 64040 | 61011 | 125051 | 276 | 42 | 318 | 64316 | 61053 | 125369 |
| Kiphire | 26553 | 25391 | 51944 | 57 | 1 | 58 | 26610 | 25392 | 52002 |
| State Total | 603831 | 589553 | 1193384 | 4468 | 597 | 5065 | 608299 | 590150 | 1198449 |
The total votes polled was 10,80,887, which was 90.57% of the total voters in the state. [19] The male and female voting stood was 89.09% and 91.33% respectively. [20] The election was conducted with 12 returning officers and 84 assistant returning officers. The former are usually the respective districts' Deputy Commissioner in Nagaland. 2024 polling stations were created, an increase of 234 from the 2009 Indian general election in the state. Of these, 1904 were main polling station and 120 designated as auxiliary polling station. At 280, Dimapur District had the highest number of polling stations. [18] The election was conducted entirely through 2064 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Of these 40 were replaced due to defects, and three were damaged on the polling day and re-poll were ordered. [21]
Before the polls, 821 polling stations were identified as sensitive while 662 were deemed as hyper-sensitive. Therefore, 230 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Nagaland Armed Police were deployed for the elections. This was an increase from 180 companies for the 2008 assembly election. 191 of these arrived in the state after being deployed for the 2013 Tripura elections and its conclusion. Besides the CAPF, the state would also deployed approximately 13,000 personnels from Nagaland Police, village guards, and home guards. [8] In total, 24785 security personnel were deployed to monitor the elections. [22] Special orders were issued that prohibited carrying arms and other weapons. The district police force provided details mapping the polling stations vulnerable to poll-related violence. [23] Deputy Election Commissioner of India, Sudhir Tripathi, was also present in the state as an observer. [24]
On 7 February, three people were injured when supporters of different parties clashed at Molungkimong village under Alongtaki constituency. Personnels from the Police and Indian Reserve Battalion took control of the situation, and later, found several arms and ammunitions in one of the house. On 8 February, election-related violence was witnessed in Mokokchung village, under Mongoya constituency, between people affiliated to different political parties. Eight people were arrested after some vehicles were damaged and a house ransacked. Police found huge quantity of alcohol at the house previously ransacked. On the same day, police also dismantled a check post erected near Longsima village to stop vehicles and frisk people. [25]
Despite the heavy security arrangements, on 20 February, three days before the elections, a bomb blast occurred near Dimapur railway station which killed one person. Security forces then cordoned off the area. [26]
Consequently, nine EVMs were used for re-polls in nine polling stations. [21] Firstly, to cover EVMs that were three damaged on the polling day due to violence: Toshiho in Ghaspani II constituency and Hoshepu A & B station in Aghunato constituency. [27] At the latter, armed supporters of two candidates had clashed resulting in violence. [24] Secondly, fresh polls were also ordered for the two polling stations in Yangkhao village in Tobu constituency and Alisopur village in Longkhim–Chare constituency as the number of votes polled were more than the total electorate of these villages. [27] Finally, as the Assam Armed Police (AAP) obstructed polling in Ladaigarh of the Tamlu constituency re-poll was necessitated. [27] Assam considers the area disputed. Longleng's Deputy Commissioner, K. Libanthung Lotha, had rushed to the area to intervene but it could not conducted on 23 February. [24]
NPF won 38 seats which was a clear mandate returning Rio to power. [28] It won six of the seven seats in Kohima district. [2] It was the worst performance by INC in the state as it was reduced to single digit for the first time. It also failed to win a single seat in eight districts. In Tuensang district, it lost all three seats it won in 2008. [2] Former Chief Minister S. C. Jamir attributed the INC poor performance to 'money power' employed by NPF. NCP increased its tally from two to four seats this election. Eight independents also won. [29]
The two women candidates who stood for elections, Dr. Yangerla and Rhakila lost the elections. As an independent candidate, the former forfeited her deposited as she polled merely 579 votes for the Mokokchung Town seat, and the latter came third with 4193 votes for the Tuensang Sadar II seat. [11] Thereby, Nagaland once again failed to elect any woman to its state assembly.
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| Parties and coalitions | Popular vote | Seats | ||||
| Votes | % | ± pp | Won | +/− | ||
| Nagaland People's Front (NPF) | 515,059 | 47.0 |  13.4 | 38 | 12 | |
| Indian National Congress (INC) | 272,515 | 24.9 |  11.4 | 8 | 15 | |
| Independents (IND) | 194,314 | 17.8 | 4.7 | 8 | 1 | |
| Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) | 66,277 | 6.1 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | |
| Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 19,121 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 1 | 1 | |
| Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) | 18,049 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1 | 1 | |
| Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) | 5,446 | 0.5 | 6.1 | 0 |  | |
| United Naga Democratic Party (UNDP) | 4,071 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0 | | |
| Total | 1,094,852 | 100.00 | 60 | ±0 | ||
The incumbent Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio won the Northern Angami II seat with the highest margin of votes with 12671 more votes than his nearest rival. INC candidate Chubatoshi Apok Jamir retained the Mokokchung Town seat with a small margin of 47 votes. [6] Rio also retained his seat polling the highest percentage of votes at 85.32% while NCP candidate Sajukha Rengma gained only 0.09% of votes in Tseminyü. Rengma along with 46 other candidates forfeited their security deposit. Sitting MLA, Kejong Chang of the NPF was the oldest candidate elected [6] at the age of 77, [30] while Merentoshi R. Jamir, also an NPF candidate, was the youngest [6] at the age of 32 [31] in the new assembly.
Forty percent of elected candidates were first-timers. [2]
| Assembly Constituency | Turnout | Winner | Runner Up | Margin | |||||||||
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| #k | Names | % | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |||
| 1 | Dimapur I | 81.48 | Tovihoto Ayemi | NPF | 6,952 | 42.93 | K. L. Chishi | INC | 5,114 | 31.58 | 1,838 | ||
| 2 | Dimapur II | 80.26 | S. I. Jamir | INC | 14,151 | 37.90 | Savi Liegise | IND | 12,536 | 33.58 | 1,615 | ||
| 3 | Dimapur III | 86.75 | Tokheho Yepthomi | INC | 12,809 | 53.22 | Azheto Zhimomi | NPF | 10,778 | 44.78 | 2,031 | ||
| 4 | Ghaspani I | 87.77 | Jacob Zhimomi | IND | 26,287 | 51.00 | H. Khekiho Zhimomi | NPF | 25,255 | 49.00 | 1,032 | ||
| 5 | Ghaspani II | 89.44 | Zhaleo Rio | NPF | 11,189 | 41.17 | Y. Hewoto Awomi | INC | 8,801 | 32.38 | 2,388 | ||
| 6 | Tening | 94.17 | Namri Nchang | NPF | 9,151 | 33.48 | Tarie Zeliang | INC | 8,003 | 29.28 | 1,148 | ||
| 7 | Peren | 89.83 | T. R. Zeliang | NPF | 13,627 | 54.00 | Iherie Ndang | INC | 10,991 | 43.56 | 2,636 | ||
| 8 | Western Angami | 82.99 | Kiyanilie Peseyie | NPF | 5,969 | 44.17 | Asu Keyho | INC | 4,969 | 36.77 | 1,000 | ||
| 9 | Kohima Town | 81.20 | Neikiesalie Nicky Kire | NPF | 15,506 | 63.66 | Vikuotuolie Angami | IND | 8,795 | 36.11 | 6,711 | ||
| 10 | Northern Angami I | 87.15 | Khriehu Liezietsu | NPF | 8,232 | 57.48 | Prasielie Pienyu | INC | 6,072 | 42.40 | 2,160 | ||
| 11 | Northern Angami II | 94.00 | Neiphiu Rio | NPF | 15,305 | 85.30 | Kevise Sogotsu | INC | 2,634 | 14.68 | 12,671 | ||
| 12 | Tseminyü | 95.98 | Levi Rengma | IND | 9,212 | 37.59 | R. Khing | NPF | 8,444 | 34.46 | 768 | ||
| 13 | Pughoboto | 94.72 | Y. Vikheho Swu | NPF | 7,208 | 59.16 | Joshua Achumi | INC | 4,922 | 40.40 | 2,286 | ||
| 14 | Southern Angami I | 92.24 | Vikho-o Yhoshü | NPF | 8,413 | 68.07 | Nagakul Tase | INC | 3,921 | 31.72 | 4,492 | ||
| 15 | Southern Angami II | 92.57 | Kropol Vitsu | NPF | 10,626 | 67.21 | Viswesül Pusa | INC | 5,175 | 32.73 | 5,451 | ||
| 16 | Pfütsero | 93.88 | Neiba Kronu | NPF | 6,636 | 32.21 | Kewekhape Therie | INC | 5,949 | 28.88 | 687 | ||
| 17 | Chizami | 94.64 | Deo Nukhu | NPF | 5,695 | 34.37 | Kevechutso Doulo | IND | 5,253 | 31.70 | 442 | ||
| 18 | Chozuba | 94.75 | Chotisuh Sazo | NPF | 14,104 | 57.85 | Vaprumu Demo | INC | 7,703 | 31.59 | 6,401 | ||
| 19 | Phek | 90.82 | Küzholuzo Nienü | NPF | 11,447 | 56.55 | Vekho Swuro | IND | 7,559 | 37.34 | 3,888 | ||
| 20 | Meluri | 95.29 | Yitachu | NPF | 12,030 | 64.57 | Khuosatho | INC | 6,479 | 34.78 | 5,551 | ||
| 21 | Tuli | 91.84 | Amenba Yaden | IND | 7,408 | 45.36 | L. Temjen Jamir | NPF | 4,659 | 28.53 | 2,749 | ||
| 22 | Arkakong | 94.15 | Nuklutoshi | NPF | 8,544 | 54.61 | Takatiba Masa Ao | INC | 7,094 | 45.34 | 1,450 | ||
| 23 | Impur | 95.94 | Imtiwapang Aier | INC | 6,122 | 62.94 | T. N. Mannen | NPF | 3,597 | 36.98 | 2,525 | ||
| 24 | Angetyongpang | 91.90 | S. Chuba Longkumer | IND | 5,480 | 40.13 | Sashimar | NPF | 5,068 | 37.11 | 412 | ||
| 25 | Mongoya | 87.52 | Merentoshi R. Jamir | NPF | 8,808 | 67.89 | Ngangshi K. Ao | INC | 4,125 | 31.79 | 4,683 | ||
| 26 | Aonglenden | 85.84 | Imtikümzük Longkümer | INC | 5,604 | 54.64 | Toshipokba | NPF | 4,633 | 45.17 | 971 | ||
| 27 | Mokokchung Town | 86.15 | Chubatoshi Apok Jamir | INC | 2,229 | 44.50 | Rosemtong | NPF | 2,182 | 43.56 | 47 | ||
| 28 | Koridang | 96.40 | Imkong L. Imchen | NPF | 11,869 | 65.34 | T. Chalukumba Ao | IND | 6,134 | 33.77 | 5,735 | ||
| 29 | Jangpetkong | 88.85 | Longrineken | NPF | 3,117 | 32.64 | E. T. Sunup | IND | 2,961 | 31.00 | 156 | ||
| 30 | Alongtaki | 92.98 | Benjongliba Aier | NPF | 7,087 | 55.13 | Moatoshi Longkumer | IND | 5,596 | 43.53 | 1,491 | ||
| 31 | Akuluto | 94.74 | Khekaho | INC | 6,070 | 59.73 | Kazheto Kinimi | NPF | 4,087 | 40.22 | 1,983 | ||
| 32 | Atoizu | 96.17 | Picto Shohe | IND | 8,965 | 57.99 | Doshehe Y. Sema | NPF | 5,681 | 36.75 | 3,284 | ||
| 33 | Suruhoto | 95.02 | Shetoyi | NPF | 6,952 | 51.30 | Kiyezhe Aye | INC | 6,547 | 48.31 | 405 | ||
| 34 | Aghunato | 88.34 | Pukhayi | NPF | 6,902 | 52.87 | Hukiye N. Tissica | INC | 6,141 | 47.04 | 761 | ||
| 35 | Zünheboto | 87.71 | S. Hukavi Zhimomi | INC | 6,827 | 36.13 | K. C. Nihoshe | NPF | 6,550 | 34.66 | 277 | ||
| 36 | Satakha | 91.01 | G. Kaito Aye | NPF | 10,873 | 74.55 | Vitoho Zhimomi | INC | 3,705 | 25.40 | 7,168 | ||
| 37 | Tyüi | 95.33 | Yanthungo Patton | NPF | 11,525 | 56.99 | Yankithung Yanthan | INC | 5,985 | 29.60 | 5,540 | ||
| 38 | Wokha | 94.04 | T. M. Lotha | NCP | 16,401 | 50.88 | Chumben Murry | NPF | 14,919 | 46.28 | 1,482 | ||
| 39 | Sanis | 97.79 | N. Thomas Lotha | IND | 6,983 | 32.15 | Nkhao Lotha | RJD | 5,413 | 24.92 | 1,570 | ||
| 40 | Bhandari | 97.91 | Mmhonlümo Kikon | NCP | 8,183 | 33.26 | Achumbemo Kikon | IND | 7,929 | 32.23 | 254 | ||
| 41 | Tizit | 91.97 | P. Paiwang Konyak | BJP | 7,967 | 46.92 | Aloh | NPF | 4,991 | 29.40 | 2,976 | ||
| 42 | Wakching | 95.33 | Y. M. Yollow Konyak | IND | 10,063 | 54.95 | M. C. Konyak | NPF | 8,248 | 45.04 | 1,815 | ||
| 43 | Tapi | 88.29 | Noke Wangnao | NPF | 6,998 | 53.75 | Lanpha Konyak | INC | 4,319 | 33.17 | 2,679 | ||
| 44 | Phomching | 96.96 | Pohwang Konyak | NPF | 10,499 | 55.81 | K. Konngam Konyak | INC | 8,062 | 42.85 | 2,437 | ||
| 45 | Tehok | 91.43 | C. L. John | NPF | 10,917 | 77.27 | W. Wongyuh Konyak | INC | 3,026 | 21.42 | 7,891 | ||
| 46 | Mon Town | 92.45 | N. Thongwang Konyak | NPF | 6,870 | 37.29 | Y. Mankhao Konyak | INC | 6,596 | 35.81 | 274 | ||
| 47 | Aboi | 94.34 | E. Eshak Konyak | INC | 4,599 | 43.32 | Nyeiwang Konyak | NPF | 3,906 | 36.79 | 693 | ||
| 48 | Moka | 96.57 | E. E. Pangteang | NPF | 10,649 | 64.56 | Longang | INC | 5,824 | 35.31 | 4,825 | ||
| 49 | Tamlu | 98.22 | B. S. Nganlang Phom | JD(U) | 7,276 | 51.23 | Nyemli Phom | NPF | 5,398 | 38.01 | 1,878 | ||
| 50 | Longleng | 97.15 | S. Pangnyu Phom | NPF | 13,171 | 59.30 | T. L. Semdok | NCP | 8,936 | 40.24 | 4,235 | ||
| 51 | Noksen | 94.53 | C. M. Chang | NPF | 5,602 | 49.02 | Y. Lima Onen Chang | NCP | 4,510 | 39.47 | 1,092 | ||
| 52 | Longkhim Chare | 98.60 | A. Imtilemba Sangtam | NCP | 7,273 | 36.28 | Thrinimong Sangtam | INC | 5,814 | 29.00 | 1,459 | ||
| 53 | Tuensang Sadar I | 76.09 | Toyang Changkong Chang | IND | 9,534 | 56.74 | L. Elam Chang | NPF | 7,262 | 43.22 | 2,272 | ||
| 54 | Tuensang Sadar II | 91.59 | Kejong Chang | NPF | 5,268 | 29.49 | I. N. Mongba | INC | 4,699 | 26.30 | 569 | ||
| 55 | Tobu | 97.22 | Naiba Konyak | NPF | 10,118 | 56.21 | Bongkhao | INC | 7,881 | 43.79 | 2,237 | ||
| 56 | Noklak | 97.84 | Puthai Longon | NPF | 9,168 | 60.74 | H. Haiying | INC | 5,863 | 38.84 | 3,305 | ||
| 57 | Thonoknyu | 97.47 | L. Khumo Khiamniungan | NCP | 7,963 | 44.62 | S. Heno Khiamniungan | NPF | 6,656 | 37.29 | 1,307 | ||
| 58 | Shamator–Chessore | 86.87 | R. Tohanba | NPF | 6,602 | 43.12 | K. Yimso Yimchunger | JD(U) | 3,688 | 24.09 | 2,914 | ||
| 59 | Seyochung–Sitimi | 97.96 | C. Kipili Sangtam | NPF | 12,507 | 57.63 | Tsasepi Sangtam | INC | 9,108 | 41.97 | 3,399 | ||
| 60 | Pungro–Kiphire | 92.98 | T. Torechu | NPF | 15,894 | 57.27 | R. Tsapikiu Sangtam | INC | 11,349 | 40.89 | 4,545 | ||
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