2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

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2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
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59 out of 60 seats (1 won unopposed) [1] in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Turnout86.72% (Increase2.svg 1.10 pp) [2]
 Majority partyMinority partyThird party
 
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Leader Neiphiu Rio Temjen Imna Along Vanthungo Odyuo
Party NDPP BJP NCP
Alliance NDA NDA
Leader since201720232023
Leader's seat Northern Angami II Alongtaki Did not contest
Last election25.2%, 18 seats15.3%, 12 seats1.06%, 0 seats
Seats won25127
Seat changeIncrease2.svg 7Steady2.svgIncrease2.svg 7
Popular vote369,143215,292109,467
Percentage32.22%18.81%9.56%
SwingIncrease2.svg 7.00 pp Increase2.svg 3.51 pp Increase2.svg 8.50 pp
 Fourth partyFifth partySixth party
 
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LeaderAndrew AhotoRichard Humtsoe Kuzholuzo Nienu
Party NPP LJP(RV) NPF
Leader since202320232022
Leader's seatDid not contestDid not contest Phek
Last election7.12%, 2 seatsNew Party26 seats, 38.8%
Seats won522
Seat changeIncrease2.svg 3New partyDecrease2.svg 24
Popular vote65,92098,97281,195
Percentage5.78%8.65%7.09%
SwingDecrease2.svg 1.34 pp New partyDecrease2.svg 31.71 pp
2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election Map.svg
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Structure of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly after the election
Chief Minister before election

Neiphiu Rio
NDPP

Chief Minister after election

Neiphiu Rio
NDPP

Legislative Assembly elections were held in Nagaland on 27 February 2023 to elect all 60 members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. The votes were counted and the results were declared on 2 March 2023.

Contents

The election marked a historic moment as it saw the first-ever election of two female MLAs to the Nagaland Assembly.

Background

The previous assembly elections were held in February 2018. After the election, coalition of Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formed the state government, with Neiphiu Rio becoming Chief Minister. [3] BJP severed ties with its local ally, Naga People's Front (NPF) to form the government despite the latter emerging as the single largest party. [4] The tenure of 13th Nagaland Assembly ended on 12 March 2023. [5]

Defections

In April 2022, 21 NPF MLAs joined NDPP along with then leader of the opposition T. R. Zeliang reducing the former's strength to four. [6] In November 2022, BJP District Presidents of Kohima, Wokha and Peren joined JD(U) as a major jolt to BJP. [7] [8]

Schedule

The election schedule was announced by the Election Commission of India on 18 January 2023. [9]

Poll EventSchedule
Notification Date31 January 2023
Last Date for filing nomination7 February 2023
Scrutiny of nomination8 February 2023
Last Date for Withdrawal of nomination10 February 2023
Date of Poll27 February 2023
Date of Counting of Votes2 March 2023

Parties and alliances

   North East Democratic Alliance

Map of the seat sharing arrangement between the NEDA Nagaland NEDA Seat Share.png
Map of the seat sharing arrangement between the NEDA

BJP and NDPP announced their alliance for the election in July 2022 [10] and the seat sharing formula was declared on 2 February 2023. [11] Both BJP and NDPP announced their candidates on the same day. [12]

Party [10] FlagSymbolLeaderSeats contested [11]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Partyrop.png Indian Election Symbol Crown.png Neiphiu Rio 40 [13] [14]
Bharatiya Janata Party BJP flag.svg BJP election symbol.png Yanthungo Patton 20 [13] [14]
Total60

   Naga People's Front

PartyFlagSymbolLeaderSeats contested
Naga People's Front Flag of the Naga People's Front.png Indian Election Symbol Cock.png Kuzholuzo Nienu 22 [13] [14]

   Indian National Congress

PartyFlagSymbolLeaderSeats contested
Indian National Congress Indian National Congress Flag.svg Hand INC.svg Kewekhape Therie [15] 23 [13] [14]

Others

In a press release issued on 22 January 2023, Janata Dal (United) declared that it will not participate in any pre-poll, seat-sharing alliance with any political party. However, it would be open to post-poll alliance with like-minded parties. [16] JD(U) was one of the first political parties to announce their candidates for the elections on 29 January 2022. [17]

LJP(RV) decided to contest election not with any other party however party has decided not contest against BJP candidates. [18]

PartyFlagSymbolLeaderSeats contested
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) Indian Election Symbol Helicopter.jpg Richard Humtsoe [19] 16 [13] [14]
Nationalist Congress Party NCP-flag.svg Nationalist Congress Party Election Symbol.png Vanthungo Odyuo [20] 12 [13] [14]
National People's Party NPP Flag.jpg Indian Election Symbol Book.svg Andrew Ahoto [21] 12 [13] [14]
Republican Party of India (Athawale) Flag of various Republican Parties of India.svg Mughato Ayemi [22] 8 [13] [14]
Janata Dal (United) Janata Dal (United) Flag.svg Indian Election Symbol Arrow.svg Senchumo (NSN) Lotha [23] 7 [13] [14]
Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD Flag.svg Indian Election Symbol Hurricane Lamp.png Nikheje Sumi [24] 3 [13] [14]
Communist Party of India CPI-banner.svg CPI symbol.svg M. M. Throma Konyak [25] 1 [13] [14]
Rising People's Party Rising People's Party logo.jpg Joel Naga1 [26]

Candidates

For the 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, a total of 184 candidates submitted their nominations. Based on their affidavits submitted to the Election Commission of India, The Morung Express, a leading newspaper in Nagaland, revealed that 104 candidates were crorepati (net assets over ₹10 million). The huge income and asset disparity between the candidates showed that the richest candidate was worth ₹137 crore (Sukhato A. Sema), and the poorest had just ₹5251 (T. Ngampai Konyak). While 16 of the 20 BJP candidates were crorepati, 34 from the NDPP were in the bracket. [27]

DistrictConstituency NEDA NPF INC
No.NamePartyCandidate [28] [12] [29] PartyCandidate [28] [30] [31] PartyCandidate [28] [32] [33] [34]
Dimapur 1 Dimapur I BJP H. Tovihoto Ayemi INC Kewekhape Therie
2 Dimapur II (ST) NDPP Moatoshi Longkumer INC S. Amento Chishi
Chümoukedima 3 Dimapur III (ST) NDPP Hekani Jakhalu Kense INC V. Lasuh
Chümoukedima and Niuland 4 Ghaspani I (ST) BJP Jacob Zhimomi NPF Vikato S. Aye INC Akavi N. Zhimomi
Chümoukedima 5 Ghaspani II (ST) NDPP Zhaleo Rio
Peren 6 Tening (ST) NDPP Tarie Zeliang NPF Henry Zeliang INC Rosy Thomson
7 Peren (ST) NDPP T.R. Zeliang NPF Kingudi Joseph
Kohima 8 Western Angami (ST) NDPP Salhoutuonuo Kruse
9 Kohima Town (ST) NDPP Neikiesalie (Nicky) Kire INC Meshenlo Kath
10 Northern Angami I (ST) NDPP Kekhrielhoulie Yhome NPF Khriehu Liezietsu
11 Northern Angami II (ST) NDPP Neiphiu Rio INC Seyievilie Sachü
Tseminyü 12 Tseminyü (ST) NDPP R. Khing
Zünheboto 13 Pughoboto (ST) NDPP Vikheho Swu
Kohima 14 Southern Angami I (ST) NDPP Medo Yhokha
15 Southern Angami II (ST) BJP Kropol Vitsü
Phek 16 Pfütsero (ST) NDPP Neiba Kronu NPF Vivolie Kezo
17 Chizami (ST) NDPP K. G. Kenye NPF Kezhienyi Khalo
18 Chozuba (ST) NDPP Küdecho Khamo NPF Sovenyi
19 Phek (ST) NDPP Kupota Khesoh NPF Kuzholuzo Nienu INC Zachilhu Ringa Vadeo
20 Meluri (ST) NDPP Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe NPF S. Akho Leyri
Mokokchung 21 Tuli (ST) BJP Panjung Jamir
22 Arkakong (ST) NDPP Imnatiba
23 Impur (ST) NDPP T.N. Manen INC Bendangkokba
24 Angetyongpang (ST) NDPP Tongpang Ozukum
25 Mongoya (ST) NDPP Imkongmar NPF Moasangba Jamir INC S. Supongmeren Jamir
26 Aonglenden (ST) NDPP Sharingain Longkumer INC Toshipokba
27 Mokokchung Town (ST) NDPP Metsubo Jamir INC Alem Jongshi
28 Koridang (ST) BJP Imkong L Imchen NPF Major Toshikaba
29 Jangpetkong (ST) NDPP Temjenmenba NPF Imjongwati Longkumer
30 Alongtaki (ST) BJP Temjen Imna Along
Zünheboto 31 Akuluto (ST) BJP Kazheto Kinimi
32 Atoizu (ST) BJP Kahuli Sema
33 Suruhoto (ST) BJP H. Khehovi
34 Aghunato (ST) NDPP Ikuto Zhimomi [35]
35 Zünheboto (ST) NDPP K. T. Sukhalu NPF Akavi Sümi
36 Satakha (ST) NDPP G. Kaito Aye
Wokha 37 Tyüi (ST) BJP Yanthungo Patton
38 Wokha (ST) BJP Renbonthung Ezung INC N. Wobenthung Lotha
39 Sanis (ST) NDPP Mhathung Yanthan NPF Roland Lotha INC Yanchamo Ovung
40 Bhandari (ST) BJP Mmhonlümo Kikon NPF Achumbemo Kikon INC Chenithung Humtsoe
Mon 41 Tizit (ST) BJP P. Paiwang Konyak NPF Tahwang Angh INC T. Thomas Konyak
42 Wakching (ST) NDPP W. Chingang Konyak
43 Tapi (ST) NDPP Noke Wangnao NPF Wanglem Konyak
44 Phomching (ST) BJP Konngam Konyak NPF Chingsak Konyak INC T. Ngampai Konyak
45 Tehok (ST) NDPP C. L. John NPF C. Kawang Konyak INC Shaboh Konyak
46 Mon Town (ST) BJP Cheong Konyak
47 Aboi (ST) NDPP Eshak Konyak
48 Moka (ST) NDPP E. E. Pangteang NPF D. Yongnyak Konyak
Longleng 49 Tamlu (ST) NDPP B. S. Nganlang Phom
50 Longleng (ST) BJP S. Pangnyu Phom INC Denngan Y. Avennoho
Tuensang 51 Noksen (ST) NDPP H. Chuba Chang
52 Longkhim–Chare (ST) BJP Sethrongkyu Sangtam
53 Tuensang Sadar I (ST) BJP Bashanmongba Chang
54 Tuensang Sadar II (ST) NDPP K. Odibendang Chang NPF H. Zungkum Chang INC Z. Throngso Yimkhiung
Mon 55 Tobu (ST) NDPP N. Bongkhao Konyak
Noklak 56 Noklak (ST) BJP H. Haiying
57 Thonoknyu (ST) NDPP S. Heno Khiamniungan
Shamator 58 Shamator–Chessore (ST) NDPP Keoshu Yimchunger NPF H. Mukam INC W. Akum Yimkhiung
Kiphire 59 Seyochung–Sitimi (ST) BJP V. Kashiho Sangtam INC S. Khaseo Sangtam
60 Pungro–Kiphire (ST) NDPP S. Kiusumew Yimchunger INC T. Atsubha Yimkhiung

Issues

Campaigns

Clean Election

The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) continues its Clean Election Movement (CEM) with this state elections. NBCC first conceived the campaign in 1973 in time for the 1974 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election. Its aim was to prevent people from selling their votes or accepting bribe. Ever since, the campaign has gained momentum into a church-facilitated movement. However, NBCC leaders acknowledge that there has not been 'elaborate visible progress, but it is gaining ground slowly.' For the 2023 state elections, NBCC launched the campaign through its 20 affiliated and 4 associate church associations mid-2021. This year, CEM is part of the church's celebrations of 150 years of Christianity in Nagaland. [41] The Chakhesang Clean Election Movement launched by the tribe's Baptist church council went further to declare that church workers who wish to involve in the election campaign must resign first and abstain from church-related ministry for a period of five years. [42]

In October 2022, CEM issued a statement registering their protest over the declaration of a consensus candidate from Chungtia village in Mokokchung district accompanied with punitive and dismissive repercussions. They were clear that a consensus candidate through the diktat of the village council is an electoral malpractice and against the Election Code of Conduct. CEM also condemned possible declarations by other village councils or groups and called the church to be more vigilant against these practices. [43] However, the condemnation came in rather late as the consensus candidate (B Toshikaba Longchar) [44] was declared by the Chungtia Senso Mungdang (Chungtia Citizens Forum) on 28 December 2021 followed by the notification from the Chungtia Village Council (CVC) warning the villagers of a penalty of seven pigs for not following the diktat. A Writ petition filed at the Kohima Bench of the Gauhati High Court challenging the village resolution was first listed for hearing on 27 October 2022. [45] T. Chalukumba Ao, a resident of the village, had approached the court challenging the resolution and consequential notice. [44] Similarly, the Bench has admitted the case against the consensus candidate flouted by the Mongsenyimti Riongsanger Putu Menden (Mongsenyimti Riongsanger Village Council) and their resolutions in December 2021, June 2022, and October 2022. [45] Consequent to the case regarding the village's consensus candidate, the Chungtia Senso Mungdang withdrew its resolution and the Chungtia Village Council withdrew its penalty of seven pigs on detractors. [44]

Surveys & polls

Exit polls

Election Commission of India had banned exit polls for the period between 7am on 16 February and 7pm on 27 February 2023. [46] [47] Accordingly, the exit polls were published in the evening of 27 February 2023. [48] [49]

Polling agencyLead
NEDA NPF INC Others
India Today-Axis My India [50] 38-483-81-25-1535-40
Zee News-Matrize [51] 35-432-51-36-1233-38
Times Now-ETG [52] 39-494-806-1735-41
India News-Jan Ki Baat [53] 35-456-1009-1529-35
Poll of Polls (Average) [54] 42611136
Actual Result37202114

Results

The election marked a historic moment as it saw the first-ever election of two female MLAs to the Nagaland Assembly. [55]

Results by alliance and party

Results [56]
Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election Results 2023.svg
AlliancePartyPopular voteSeats
Votes%±pp ContestedWon+/−
NDA Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party 369,14332.24Increase2.svg 7.024025Increase2.svg 7
Bharatiya Janata Party 215,29218.8Increase2.svg 3.512012Steady2.svg
Total584,18451.04Increase2.svg 10.536037Increase2.svg 7
None Nationalist Congress Party 109,4679.56Increase2.svg 8.50127Increase2.svg 7
National People's Party 65,9205.76Decrease2.svg 1.14125Increase2.svg 3
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) 98,9728.64Increase2.svg 8.65162Increase2.svg 2
Naga People's Front 81,1957.09Decrease2.svg 31.71222Decrease2.svg 2
Republican Party of India (Athawale) 42,1913.69TBD82Increase2.svg 2
Janata Dal (United) 37,1823.25Decrease2.svg 1.2571Steady2.svg
Indian National Congress 40,8103.56Increase2.svg 1.45230Steady2.svg
Independents 717376.27TBD4Increase2.svg 3
OthersTBD0.83TBD0Steady2.svg
NOTA 3,5120.31Decrease2.svg 0.26
Total100%
Valid votes
Invalid votes
Votes cast/ turnout
Abstentions
Registered voters

Results by district

DistrictSeatsNEDANCPNPFOthers
Dimapur 22000
Chümoukedima 22000
Chümoukedima
and Niuland 		11000
Peren 21100
Tseminyü 10001
Zünheboto 74201
Kohima 64002
Phek 53011
Mokokchung 109001
Wokha 42110
Mon 95103
Longleng 20101
Tuensang 42101
Noklak 20002
Shamator 11000
Kiphire 21001
Total60377214

Results by constituency

Source: [57]
Incumbent MLA's are highlighted with background color.

DistrictConstituencyWinnerRunner UpMargin
No.NameCandidatePartyVotes%CandidatePartyVotes%
Dimapur 1 Dimapur I H. Tovihoto Ayemi BJP 13,32567.01Kewekhape Therie INC 6,36632.016959
2 Dimapur II (ST) Moatoshi Longkumer NDPP 23,85653.19Y.Vikheho Awomi LJP(RV) 18,70941.715147
Chümoukedima 3 Dimapur III (ST) Hekani Jakhalu Kense NDPP 14,39545.16 Azheto Zhimomi LJP(RV) 12,85940.341536
Chümoukedima and Niuland 4 Ghaspani I (ST) Jacob Zhimomi BJP 32,03755.95V. Phushika Aomi Independent 1194120.8520096
Chümoukedima 5 Ghaspani II (ST) Zhaleo Rio NDPP 11,40546.48Z. Kasheto Yeptho RPI(A) 7,23029.464175
Peren 6 Tening (ST) Namri Nchang NCP 6,73629.39Tarie Zeliang NDPP 6,39927.92337
7 Peren (ST) T. R. Zeliang NDPP 16,80067.36Kingudi Joseph NPF 6,88527.619915
Kohima 8 Western Angami (ST) Salhoutuonuo Kruse NDPP 707849.74 Keneizhakho Nakhro Independent 707149.697
9 Kohima Town (ST) Tseilhoutuo Rhütso NPP 968249.56 Neikiesalie Nicky Kire NDPP 850242.811180
10 Northern Angami I (ST) Kekhrielhoulie Yhome NDPP 772455.85 Khriehu Liezietsu NPF 603443.631690
11 Northern Angami II (ST) Neiphiu Rio NDPP 17,04592.87Seyievilie Sachü INC 12216.6515824
Tseminyü 12 Tseminyü (ST) Jwenga Seb JD(U) 809635.9Loguseng Semp RPI(A) 553324.542563
Zünheboto 13 Pughoboto (ST) Sukhato A. Sema LJP(RV) 780852.8 Y. Vikheho Swu NDPP 695847.05850
Kohima 14 Southern Angami I (ST) Kevipodi Sophie Independent 664350.53 Medo Yhokha NDPP 646649.18177
15 Southern Angami II (ST) Kropol Vitsü BJP 598536.97 Zale Neikha NCP 553534.19450
Phek 16 Pfütsero (ST) Neisatuo Mero Independent 799542.06 Neiba Kronu NDPP 789141.52104
17 Chizami (ST) K. G. Kenye NDPP 708843.28Kevechutso Doulo LJP(RV) 580935.471279
18 Chozuba (ST) Küdecho Khamo NDPP 948541.15 Chotisuh Sazo LJP(RV) 724731.442238
19 Phek (ST) Kuzholuzo Nienu NPF 948548.92Kupota Khesoh NDPP 943748.6848
20 Meluri (ST) Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe NDPP 1125658.04 Yitachu LJP(RV) 767639.583580
Mokokchung 21 Tuli (ST) A. Pangjung Jamir BJP 1031958.47Amenba Yaden NCP 729041.313029
22 Arkakong (ST) Nuklutoshi NPP 938753.36Imnatiba NDPP 818446.521203
23 Impur (ST) T. M. Mannen NDPP 682554.24Bendangkokba INC 573045.531095
24 Angetyongpang (ST) Tongpang Ozüküm NDPP 804651.14K. Wati Independent 582637.032220
25 Mongoya (ST) Imkongmar NDPP 681841.91 S. Supongmeren Jamir INC 577635.511042
26 Aonglenden (ST) Sharingain Longkümer NDPP 707472.24Toshipokba INC 268427.414390
27 Mokokchung Town (ST) Metsübo Jamir NDPP 531878.66Alem Jongshi INC 140720.813911
28 Koridang (ST) Imkong L. Imchen BJP 834043.56Toshikaba NPF 793041.42410
29 Jangpetkong (ST) Temjenmemba NDPP 623855.39Imjongwati Longkumer NPF 423737.622001
30 Alongtaki (ST) Temjen Imna Along BJP 543956.14%J. Lanu Longchar JD(U) 423743.73%1202
Zünheboto 31 Akuluto (ST) Kazheto Kinimi BJP Elected Unopposed [1]
32 Atoizü (ST) Picto Shohe NCP 829451.83Kahuli Sema BJP 769248.07602
33 Suruhoto (ST) S. Toiho Yeptho NCP 691950.18 H. Khehovi BJP 685049.6869
34 Aghunato (ST) G. Ikuto Zhimomi NDPP 713352.04Hukiye N. Tissica LJP(RV) 654147.72592
35 Zünheboto (ST) K. Tokugha Sukhalu NDPP 1592180.04Akavi Sumi NPF 389319.5712028
36 Satakha (ST) G. Kaito Aye NDPP 887553.99Zheito Chophy LJP(RV) 752445.771351
Wokha 37 Tyüi (ST) Yanthungo Patton BJP 1664167.83Senchumo Lotha JD(U) 780031.798841
38 Wokha (ST) Y. Mhonbemo Hümtsoe NCP 1594954.64Renponthung Ezung BJP 1288844.163061
39 Sanis (ST) Mhathung Yanthan NDPP 1507665.85Senkathung Jami RJD 556324.39513
40 Bhandari (ST) Achumbemo Kikon NPF 13,86754.11 Mmhonlumo Kikon BJP 1027840.113589
Mon 41 Tizit (ST) P. Paiwang Konyak BJP 10,42852.99T. Thomas Konyak INC 582529.604603
42 Wakching (ST) W. Chingang Konyak NDPP 9,16658.56M. Honang Jess NPP 643341.102733
43 Tapi (ST) Noke Wangnao NDPP 5,86440.14Wanglem Konyak NPF 578239.5882
44 Phomching (ST) K. Konngam Konyak BJP 9,80358.09 Pohwang Konyak NCP 692641.042877
45 Tehok (ST) C. L. John NDPP 9,23278.55C. Kawang Konyak NPF 216218.407070
46 Mon Town (ST) Y. Mankhao Konyak NCP 10,87056.71Cheong Konyak BJP 825943.092611
47 Aboi (ST) C. Manpon Konyak Independent 677152.79Wangka Konyak RPI(A) 324725.323524
48 Moka (ST) A. Nyamnyei Konyak NPP 885750.70 E. E. Pangteang NDPP 830147.51556
Longleng 49 Tamlu (ST) B. Bangtick Phom Independent 864651.15B. S. Nganlang Phom NDPP 795247.04694
50 Longleng (ST) A. Pongshi Phom NCP 1690857.90 S. Pangnyu Phom BJP 1163839.855270
Tuensang 51 Noksen (ST) Y. Lima Onen Chang RPI(A) 515150.73 H. Chuba Chang NDPP 496348.88188
52 Longkhim–Chare (ST) Sethrongkyu Sangtam BJP 1018750.33Muthingnyuba Sangtam NCP 856442.311623
53 Tuensang Sadar I (ST) P. Bashangmongba Chang BJP 1263863.3Toyang Chang NCP 699435.035644
54 Tuensang Sadar II (ST) Imtichoba RPI(A) 551436.19K. Odibendang Chang NDPP 511433.56400
Mon 55 Tobu (ST) Naiba Konyak LJP(RV) 1062251.17 N. Bongkhao Konyak NDPP 1011648.73506
Noklak 56 Noklak (ST) P. Longon NCP 848252.18H. Haiying BJP 774847.67734
57 Thonoknyu (ST) Benei M. Lamthiu NPP 1046256.06S. Heno Khiamniungan NDPP 813743.602325
Shamator 58 Shamator–Chessore (ST) S. Keoshu Yimchunger NDPP 906556.25R. Tohanba LJP(RV) 677042.012295
Kiphire 59 Seyochung–Sitimi (ST) C. Kipili Sangtam NPP 11,93651.84 V. Kashiho Sangtam BJP 1100647.80930
60 Pungro–Kiphire (ST) S. Kiusumew Yimchunger NDPP 16,09853.59 T. Yangseo Sangtam RPI(A) 1380745.972291

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">13th Nagaland Assembly</span> Legislative assembly elections in India

The Thirteenth Legislative Assembly of Nagaland was constituted after the 2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election which was held on 27 February 2018 in 59 out of 60 constituencies for the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland. The scheduled election in Northern Angami II constituency did not take place as the incumbent MLA Neiphiu Rio was declared elected unopposed.

Salhoutuonuo Kruse is an Indian politician from Nagaland. In 2023, along with Hekani Jakhalu Kense, Kruse became the first woman to be elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. She was appointed the Minister for Women Resource Development & Horticulture in the 5th Rio ministry, making her also the first female cabinet minister in Nagaland. She previously served as a president of the Angami Women Organization.

The Fourteenth Nagaland Assembly is formed by the members elected in 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election. Election were held in 59 constituencies on 27th February 2023 and 1 member elected unopposed from Akuluto. Votes were counted on 2nd March 2023.

Unlike most other states in India, Nagaland, does not fall under the Panchayat Raj System. They are governed under Nagaland Municipal Act. There are 25 urban local bodies in Nagaland- three municipal councils and 21 town councils.

G. Ikuto Zhimomi is an Indian politician from Nagaland. He is an MLA from Aghunato Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribes, in Zunheboto District. He won the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election, representing Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party. He is the advisor for Land Resources to the government of Nagland.

Imkongmar is an Indian politician from Nagaland. He is an MLA from Mongoya Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribe community, in Mokokchung District. He won the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election, representing Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party.

Picto Shohe is an Indian politician from Nagaland. He is an MLA from Atoizu Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribe community, in Zunheboto District. He won the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election, representing Nationalist Congress Party.

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