2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

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2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
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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
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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%
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

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 11,72163.16%Pukhavi Yepthomi NPF 5,12127.60%6,600
2 Dimapur II 74.14% Moatoshi Longkumer NPF 21,94256.26%Supulebten NDPP 15,00338.47%6,939
3 Dimapur III 81.14%Azheto Zhimomi NPF 13,16248.40%Tokheho NDPP 11,02440.54%2,138
4 Ghaspani I 78.94% Jacob Zhimomi BJP 23,39144.44%Z. Kasheto Yeptho Independent 20,79639.51%2,595
5 Ghaspani II 86.52% Zhaleo Rio NDPP 10,93947.55%Kevingulie Khro NPF 6,02326.18%4,916
6 Tening 76.99%Namri Nchang NDPP 7,01834.08%Namduadi Rangkau Zeliang NPF 6,85033.26%168
7 Peren 78.20% T. R. Zeliang NPF 14,06460.48%Iherie Ndang NDPP 8,63237.12%5,432
8 Western Angami 82.42%Keneizhakho Nakhro NPF 6,51646.21%Kevisekho Kruse NDPP 5,82241.29%694
9 Kohima Town 72.64%Neikiesalie Nicky Kire NDPP 12,60553.78% Tseilhoutuo Rhütso NPF 10,23343.66%2,372
10 Northern Angami I 76.95% Khriehu Liezietsu NPF 7,78258.21% Kekhrielhoulie Yhome NDPP 5,26639.39%2,516
11 Northern Angami II - Neiphiu Rio NDPP Elected Unopposed
12 Tseminyü 90.05%R. Khing NDPP 7,92535.82%Levi Rengma NPP 7,06231.92%863
13 Pughoboto 93.31%Y. Vikheho Swu NPF 6,25848.21% Sukhato A. Sema BJP 6,18847.67%70
14 Southern Angami I 84.87% Vikho-o Yhoshü NDPP 5,82150.82%Medokul Sophie NPP 3,73932.64%2,082
15 Southern Angami II 82.23% Zale Neikha NDPP 7,56352.10%Kropol Vitsu NPF 6,79246.79%771
16 Pfütsero 81.92% Neiba Kronu NDPP 6,22836.17%Thenucho NPF 4,91428.54%1,314
17 Chizami 89.15%Kezhienyi Khalo NPF 6,56342.27%Kevechutso Doulo BJP 6,16039.67%403
18 Chozuba 88.76% Chotisuh Sazo NPF 11,43251.39%Kudecho Khamo NDPP 10,49047.16%942
19 Phek 84.63% Küzholuzo Nienü NPF 11,12760.28%Kupota Khesoh NDPP 6,19633.57%4,931
20 Meluri 92.26% Yitachu NPF 7,92846.68%Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe NDPP 7,85446.24%74
21 Tuli 83.44%Amenba Yaden NPF 3,86526.44%L. Temjen Jamir JD(U) 2,97920.38%886
22 Arkakong 87.70%Imnatiba NPP 6,30743.49% Nuklutoshi NPF 5,51438.02%793
23 Impur 95.00%Imtiwapang Aier NPF 4,85249.70%T. N. Mannen NDPP 4,79049.06%62
24 Angetyongpang 80.34% Tongpang Ozüküm Independent 4,60736.03%Alemtemshi Jamir NDPP 3,65728.60%950
25 Mongoya 84.83%Ngangshi K. Ao NPF 6,88349.12%Alemtemshi Jamir NDPP 6,53546.64%348
26 Aonglenden 85.42% Imtikümzük Longkümer NDPP 5,20647.92%Toshipokba NPF 5,11847.11%88
27 Mokokchung Town 78.09% Metsübo Jamir NDPP 2,96450.08% Chubatoshi Apok Jamir NPF 1,96033.11%1,004
28 Koridang 90.51% Imkong L. Imchen NPF 7,52546.42%T. Chalukumba Ao NPP 7,39745.64%128
29 Jangpetkong 90.31%Longrineken BJP 3,61535.09%E. T. Sunup NPF 3,33932.41%276
30 Alongtaki 82.73% Temjen Imna Along BJP 5,98149.96%Benjongliba Aier NPF 5,89549.24%86
31 Akuluto 89.55%Kazheto Kinimi BJP 4,84452.57%K. Khekaho Assumi NPF 4,10944.60%735
32 Atoizu 92.79%Picto Sohe NPF 7,64351.26%Kiyezhe L. Chishi BJP 6,80545.64%838
33 Suruhoto 88.22%H. Khehovi BJP 10,86079.78%Kaito Jakhalu NPF 2,30116.90%8,559
34 Aghunato 76.82%Pukhayi NDPP 6,39953.96%Hukiye N. Tissica NPF 4,97841.98%1,421
35 Zünheboto 79.45%K. Tokugha Sukhalu NDPP 9,43055.39%S. Hukavi Zhimomi NPF 6,88240.42%2,548
36 Satakha 82.80% G. Kaito Aye JD(U) 6,43147.18%Zheito Chophy NPF 3,88828.53%2,543
37 Tyüi 93.10% Yanthungo Patton BJP 11,70953.51%Yankithung Yanthan NPF 8,61739.38%3,092
38 Wokha 84.06%Chumben Murry NPF 14,87054.13%Y. Mhonbemo Humtsoe JD(U) 6,31522.99%8,555
39 Sanis 94.42% Mhathung Yanthan NDPP 10,54849.19%Ramongo Lotha JD(U) 7,55635.23%2,992
40 Bhandari 94.58% Mmhonlümo Kikon BJP 11,20544.72% Achumbemo Kikon NPF 10,89343.47%312
41 Tizit 93.63% P. Paiwang Konyak BJP 6,98140.75%Y. Wangto Konyak Independent 4,59526.82%2,386
42 Wakching 93.59%Y. M. Yollow Konyak NPF 7,80855.05%M. C. Konyak NDPP 6,04442.61%1,764
43 Tapi 91.29% Noke Wangnao NDPP 4,28437.17%N. Aphoa Konyak JD(U) 3,04726.44%1,237
44 Phomching 89.46%Pohwang Konyak NDPP 6,61144.64% K. Konngam Konyak NPF 5,97940.37%632
45 Tehok 92.18%C. L. John NPF 7,46368.54%C. Kawang Konyak BJP 2,90726.70%4,556
46 Mon Town 89.89%N. Thongwang Konyak NPF 5,42931.99%Y. Mankhao Konyak NDPP 5,40131.83%28
47 Aboi 94.04%E. Eshak Konyak NPF 6,03652.88%Awan Konyak NDPP 5,13144.95%905
48 Moka 94.46%E. E. Pangteang NPF 7,68450.00%K. Kiko Konyak NDPP 7,53649.04%148
49 Tamlu 94.20%B. S. Nganlang Phom NPF 6,58241.66%B. Phongshak Phom NDPP 5,62435.60%958
50 Longleng 94.53% S. Pangnyu Phom BJP 9,98740.80%Y. B. Angam Phom NPP 8,98136.69%1,006
51 Noksen 86.37% C. M. Chang NDPP 4,43643.07%W. Chingmak Chang NPF 3,86037.48%576
52 Longkhim Chare 93.80%Muthingnyuba Sangtam NPF 9,31646.37%A. Imtilemba Sangtam BJP 7,46837.17%1,848
53 Tuensang Sadar I 78.62%Toyang Chang NPF 10,08756.88%T. Mongko Chang NDPP 6,82838.50%3,259
54 Tuensang Sadar II 89.02% Kejong Chang NPF 6,20445.64%H. Zungkum Chang NCP 4,40532.41%1,799
55 Tobu 95.35% N. Bongkhao Konyak NDPP 9,73254.31% Naiba Konyak NPF 7,99144.59%1,741
56 Noklak 89.27%H. Haiying BJP 5,64339.98% P. Longon NPF 5,63839.95%5
57 Thonoknyu 87.47%L. Khumo Khiamniungan NPP 8,38951.32%S. Heno Khiamniungan NPF 4,34526.58%4,044
58 Shamator–Chessore 86.25%Toshi Wungtung NDPP 4,31128.41%R. Tohanba NPF 4,00426.38%307
59 Seyochung–Sitimi 85.30% V. Kashiho Sangtam BJP 9,83052.28% C. Kipili Sangtam NPF 8,66846.10%1,162
60 Pungro–Kiphire 78.32% T. Torechu NPF 8,05635.18% T. Yangseo Sangtam JD(U) 7,58333.11%473

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

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