2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

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2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
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  2013 27 February 2018 2023  

59 out of 60 seats (1 Unopposed) in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Turnout85.62% [1]
 First partySecond partyThird party
 
The Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri T.R. Zeliang meeting the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Smt. Smriti Irani, in New Delhi on December 08, 2015 (1) (cropped).jpg
NeiphiuRio.jpg
Temjen Imma Along.jpg
Leader T. R. Zeliang Neiphiu Rio Temjen Imma Along
Party NPF NDPP BJP
Alliance - NDA NDA
Leader's seatPeren Northern Angami II Alongtaki
Last election38new1
Seats won261812
Seat changeDecrease2.svg 12Increase2.svg 18Increase2.svg 11
Popular vote389,912253,090153,864
Percentage38.8%25.215.3
SwingDecrease2.svg 8.2%newIncrease2.svg 15.3%

 Fourth partyFifth party
  Indian Election Symbol Book.svg Indian Election Symbol Arrow.svg
Party NPP JD(U)
Alliance NDA NDA
Last electionnew1
Seats won21
Seat changeIncrease2.svg 2Steady2.svg
Popular vote69,50645,089
Percentage6.9%4.5%
SwingnewIncrease2.svg 2.8%

2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election Result Map.svg
Seatwise result map of the election

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Structure of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly after the election

Chief Minister before election

T. R. Zeliang
NPF

Chief Minister after election

Neiphiu Rio
NDPP

The elections to the 13th Nagaland State Legislative Assembly was held on 27th February 2018 in 59 out of its 60 constituencies, with one member elected unopposed. The counting of votes took place on 3rd March 2018. The incumbent Naga People's Front (NPF) lost the elections, while Chief minister T. R. Zeliang retained his seat. Former NPF leader, Neiphiu Rio joined the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) before the elections. Subsequently, with two-thirds majority in the assembly, the NDPP-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance formed the government with Rio as the new Chief Minister of Nagaland.

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Background

The tenure of the 12th Nagaland State Legislative Assembly ended on 13th March 2018. [2]

On 22 Jan 2018, former CM K. L. Chishi joined the BJP along with 12 other leaders and former lawmakers, including former Independent legislator Jacob Zhimomi, at an event in Dimapur. [3]

11 parties issued a statement calling for the postponement of the polls. [4]

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and the ruling Naga Peoples' Front dissolved their electoral alliance prior to the election. The BJP instead chose to form an alliance with the newly formed Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, led by former CM Neiphiu Rio. [5] [6]

Schedule

The dates of the election were announced on 18 January 2018. [7]

EventDateDay
Date for nominations31 Jan 2018Wednesday
Last date for filing nominations7 Feb 2018Wednesday
Date for scrutiny of nominations8 Feb 2018Thursday
Last date for withdrawal of candidatures12 Feb 2018Monday
Date of poll27 Feb 2018Tuesday
Date of counting3 Mar 2018Saturday
Date before which the election shall be completed5 Mar 2018Monday

Parties and alliances

   Naga People's Front

PartyFlagSymbolLeaderSeats contested
Naga People's Front Flag of the Naga People's Front.png Indian Election Symbol Cock.png T. R. Zeliang 58

   North East Democratic Alliance

PartyFlagSymbolLeaderSeats contested
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Partyrop.png Indian Election Symbol Crown.png Neiphiu Rio 40
Bharatiya Janata Party BJP flag.svg BJP election symbol.png Temjen Imma Along 20
Total60

   Indian National Congress

PartyFlagSymbolLeaderSeats contested
Indian National Congress Indian National Congress Flag.svg Hand INC.svg Kewekhape Therie18

Others

PartyFlagSymbolLeaderSeats contested
National People's Party NPP Flag.jpg Indian Election Symbol Book.svg Conrad Sangma 25
Janata Dal (United) Janata Dal (United) Flag.svg Indian Election Symbol Arrow.svg Nitish Kumar 13
Nationalist Congress Party NCP-flag.svg Nationalist Congress Party Election Symbol.png Sharad Pawar 6
Aam Aadmi Party Aam Aadmi Party logo (English).svg AAP Symbol.png Arvind Kejriwal 3
Lok Janshakti Party Lok Janshakti Party Flag.svg Ram Vilas Paswan 2

Exit polls

Polling firmDate published
NDPP+ NPF INC Others
JanKiBaat-NewsX [8] 27 January 201827-3220-250-25-7
CVoter [8] 27 January 201825-3119-250-46-10

Result

9 parties registered to contest the election, as well as a further 11 independent candidates. Lok Sabha MP and former Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party was declared elected uncontested in the Northern Angami II constituency after no other candidate was nominated against him. [9]

The scheduled election in Northern Angami II constituency did not take place as only incumbent MLA Neiphiu Rio was nominated and was therefore declared elected unopposed. [10] [11]

India Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election 2018.svg
Parties and coalitionsPopular voteSeats
Votes%± pp CandidatesWon+/−
Naga People's Front (NPF)389,91238.85826Decrease2.svg12
NDPP (NDPP)253,09025.24018Increase2.svg18
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)153,86415.32012Increase2.svg11
National People's Party (NPP)69,5066.9252Increase2.svg2
Janata Dal (United) (JD(U))45,0894.5131Steady2.svg
Independents (IND)43,0084.3111Decrease2.svg7
Indian National Congress (INC)20,7522.1180Decrease2.svg8
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)10,6931.160Decrease2.svg4
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)7,4910.730Steady2.svg
Lok Janshakti Party (LJP)2,7650.320Steady2.svg
None of the above (NOTA)
Total1,004,760100.0019660±0
Valid votes1,004,76097.53
Invalid votes2,4892.47
Votes cast / turnout1,007,24985.62
Abstentions169,18314.38
Registered voters1,176,432

Results by constituency

  • Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituency [12] [13]
Assembly ConstituencyTurnoutWinnerRunner UpMargin
#kNames%CandidatePartyVotes%CandidatePartyVotes%
1 Dimapur I 80.90 H. Tovihoto Ayemi BJP 11,72163.16Pukhavi Yepthomi NPF 5,12127.606,600
2 Dimapur II 74.14 Moatoshi Longkumer NPF 21,94256.26Supulebten NDPP 15,00338.476,939
3 Dimapur III 81.14Azheto Zhimomi NPF 13,16248.40Tokheho NDPP 11,02440.542,138
4 Ghaspani I 78.94 Jacob Zhimomi BJP 23,39144.44Z. Kasheto Yeptho IND 20,79639.512,595
5 Ghaspani II 86.52 Zhaleo Rio NDPP 10,93947.55Kevingulie Khro NPF 6,02326.184,916
6 Tening 76.99Namri Nchang NDPP 7,01834.08Namduadi Rangkau Zeliang NPF 6,85033.26168
7 Peren 78.20 T. R. Zeliang NPF 14,06460.48Iherie Ndang NDPP 8,63237.125,432
8 Western Angami 82.42Keneizhakho Nakhro NPF 6,51646.21Kevisekho Kruse NDPP 5,82241.29694
9 Kohima Town 72.64Neikiesalie Nicky Kire NDPP 12,60553.78 Tseilhoutuo Rhütso NPF 10,23343.662,372
10 Northern Angami I 76.95 Khriehu Liezietsu NPF 7,78258.21 Kekhrielhoulie Yhome NDPP 5,26639.392,516
11 Northern Angami II - Neiphiu Rio NDPP Elected Unopposed
12 Tseminyü 90.05R. Khing NDPP 7,92535.82Levi Rengma NPP 7,06231.92863
13 Pughoboto 93.31Y. Vikheho Swu NPF 6,25848.21 Sukhato A. Sema BJP 6,18847.6770
14 Southern Angami I 84.87 Vikho-o Yhoshü NDPP 5,82150.82Medokul Sophie NPP 3,73932.642,082
15 Southern Angami II 82.23 Zale Neikha NDPP 7,56352.10Kropol Vitsu NPF 6,79246.79771
16 Pfütsero 81.92 Neiba Kronu NDPP 6,22836.17Thenucho NPF 4,91428.541,314
17 Chizami 89.15Kezhienyi Khalo NPF 6,56342.27Kevechutso Doulo BJP 6,16039.67403
18 Chozuba 88.76 Chotisuh Sazo NPF 11,43251.39Kudecho Khamo NDPP 10,49047.16942
19 Phek 84.63 Küzholuzo Nienü NPF 11,12760.28Kupota Khesoh NDPP 6,19633.574,931
20 Meluri 92.26 Yitachu NPF 7,92846.68Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe NDPP 7,85446.2474
21 Tuli 83.44Amenba Yaden NPF 3,86526.44L. Temjen Jamir JD(U) 2,97920.38886
22 Arkakong 87.70Imnatiba NPP 6,30743.49 Nuklutoshi NPF 5,51438.02793
23 Impur 95.00Imtiwapang Aier NPF 4,85249.70T. N. Mannen NDPP 4,79049.0662
24 Angetyongpang 80.34 Tongpang Ozüküm IND 4,60736.03Alemtemshi Jamir NDPP 3,65728.60950
25 Mongoya 84.83Ngangshi K. Ao NPF 6,88349.12Alemtemshi Jamir NDPP 6,53546.64348
26 Aonglenden 85.42 Imtikümzük Longkümer NDPP 5,20647.92Toshipokba NPF 5,11847.1188
27 Mokokchung Town 78.09 Metsübo Jamir NDPP 2,96450.08 Chubatoshi Apok Jamir NPF 1,96033.111,004
28 Koridang 90.51 Imkong L. Imchen NPF 7,52546.42T. Chalukumba Ao NPP 7,39745.64128
29 Jangpetkong 90.31Longrineken BJP 3,61535.09E. T. Sunup NPF 3,33932.41276
30 Alongtaki 82.73 Temjen Imna Along BJP 5,98149.96Benjongliba Aier NPF 5,89549.2486
31 Akuluto 89.55Kazheto Kinimi BJP 4,84452.57K. Khekaho Assumi NPF 4,10944.60735
32 Atoizu 92.79Picto Sohe NPF 7,64351.26Kiyezhe L. Chishi BJP 6,80545.64838
33 Suruhoto 88.22H. Khehovi BJP 10,86079.78Kaito Jakhalu NPF 2,30116.908,559
34 Aghunato 76.82Pukhayi NDPP 6,39953.96Hukiye N. Tissica NPF 4,97841.981,421
35 Zünheboto 79.45K. Tokugha Sukhalu NDPP 9,43055.39S. Hukavi Zhimomi NPF 6,88240.422,548
36 Satakha 82.80 G. Kaito Aye JD(U) 6,43147.18Zheito Chophy NPF 3,88828.532,543
37 Tyüi 93.10 Yanthungo Patton BJP 11,70953.51Yankithung Yanthan NPF 8,61739.383,092
38 Wokha 84.06Chumben Murry NPF 14,87054.13Y. Mhonbemo Humtsoe JD(U) 6,31522.998,555
39 Sanis 94.42 Mhathung Yanthan NDPP 10,54849.19Ramongo Lotha JD(U) 7,55635.232,992
40 Bhandari 94.58 Mmhonlümo Kikon BJP 11,20544.72 Achumbemo Kikon NPF 10,89343.47312
41 Tizit 93.63 P. Paiwang Konyak BJP 6,98140.75Y. Wangto Konyak IND 4,59526.822,386
42 Wakching 93.59Y. M. Yollow Konyak NPF 7,80855.05M. C. Konyak NDPP 6,04442.611,764
43 Tapi 91.29 Noke Wangnao NDPP 4,28437.17N. Aphoa Konyak JD(U) 3,04726.441,237
44 Phomching 89.46Pohwang Konyak NDPP 6,61144.64 K. Konngam Konyak NPF 5,97940.37632
45 Tehok 92.18C. L. John NPF 7,46368.54C. Kawang Konyak BJP 2,90726.704,556
46 Mon Town 89.89N. Thongwang Konyak NPF 5,42931.99Y. Mankhao Konyak NDPP 5,40131.8328
47 Aboi 94.04E. Eshak Konyak NPF 6,03652.88Awan Konyak NDPP 5,13144.95905
48 Moka 94.46E. E. Pangteang NPF 7,68450.00K. Kiko Konyak NDPP 7,53649.04148
49 Tamlu 94.20B. S. Nganlang Phom NPF 6,58241.66B. Phongshak Phom NDPP 5,62435.60958
50 Longleng 94.53 S. Pangnyu Phom BJP 9,98740.80Y. B. Angam Phom NPP 8,98136.691,006
51 Noksen 86.37 C. M. Chang NDPP 4,43643.07W. Chingmak Chang NPF 3,86037.48576
52 Longkhim Chare 93.80Muthingnyuba Sangtam NPF 9,31646.37A. Imtilemba Sangtam BJP 7,46837.171,848
53 Tuensang Sadar I 78.62Toyang Chang NPF 10,08756.88T. Mongko Chang NDPP 6,82838.503,259
54 Tuensang Sadar II 89.02 Kejong Chang NPF 6,20445.64H. Zungkum Chang NCP 4,40532.411,799
55 Tobu 95.35 N. Bongkhao Konyak NDPP 9,73254.31 Naiba Konyak NPF 7,99144.591,741
56 Noklak 89.27H. Haiying BJP 5,64339.98 P. Longon NPF 5,63839.955
57 Thonoknyu 87.47L. Khumo Khiamniungan NPP 8,38951.32S. Heno Khiamniungan NPF 4,34526.584,044
58 Shamator–Chessore 86.25Toshi Wungtung NDPP 4,31128.41R. Tohanba NPF 4,00426.38307
59 Seyochung–Sitimi 85.30 V. Kashiho Sangtam BJP 9,83052.28 C. Kipili Sangtam NPF 8,66846.101,162
60 Pungro–Kiphire 78.32 T. Torechu NPF 8,05635.18 T. Yangseo Sangtam JD(U) 7,58333.11473

Government Formation

Neiphiu Rio, the leader of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Nagaland on 8 March 2018. The ministry had 12 Cabinet ministers including the Chief Minister. Four incumbents including the Chief Minister belonged to the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, while six ministers including the Deputy Chief Minister belong to the Bharatiya Janata Party. One minister was a Naga People's Front MLA. One minister is an Independent MLA. [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] Later, two MLAs from NPP and one from JD(U) merged with Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party

By-elections (2018-2023)

S.NoDateConstituencyMLA before electionParty before electionElected MLAParty after election
2611 April 2019 Aonglenden Imtikumzuk Longkumer Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Sharingain Longkumer Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
143 November 2020 Southern Angami-I Vikho-o Yhoshü Medo Yhokha
60 Pungro Kiphire T. Torechu Naga People's Front T Yangseo Sangtam Independent
5117 April 2021 Noksen C. M. Chang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party H. Chuba Chang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
5830 October 2021 Shamator Chessore Toshi WungtungKeoshu Yimchunger

See also

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