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1974 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in February 1974 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Nagaland, India. United Democratic Front won the most number of seats and Vizol Koso was appointed as the Chief Minister of Nagaland.

1974 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
← 1969 12–16 February 1974 1977 →
All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Registered400,322
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Vizol Koso Hokishe Sema
Party UDA NNO
Leader's seat Southern Angami-II Akuluto
Seats before 10 22
Seats won 25 23
Seat change New Increase1
Popular vote 30.01% 35.71%
CM before election

Hokishe Sema
NNO

Elected CM

Vizol Koso
UDA

After the previous election in 1969, the number of constituencies in Nagaland were increased from 40 to 60, following the recommendation of the Delimitation Commission of India.[1]

Results

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Nagaland Nationalist Organisation103,51535.7123 1
United Democratic Alliance (Nagaland)87,00530.0125New
Independents99,37934.2812 4
Total289,899100.0060 20
Valid votes289,89997.40
Invalid/blank votes7,7312.60
Total votes297,630100.00
Registered voters/turnout400,32274.35
Source: ECI[2]

Results by constituency

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  • Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituency
Assembly Constituency Turnout Winner Runner Up Margin
#k Names % Candidate Party Votes % Candidate Party Votes %
1 Dimapur I 49.43% Mhaile Peseyie Gobinda NNO 3,603 62.93% Gobinda Ch. Paira UDA 1,940 33.89% 1,663
2 Dimapur II 49.46% Lhomithi Sema NNO 3,689 55.52% Neisatuo Kiditsu UDA 2,166 32.60% 1,523
3 Dimapur III 83.62% Dabalal Mech NNO 1,780 50.23% Sompurno Kachari Independent 1,300 36.68% 480
4 Ghaspani I 61.13% Lhouvisier Independent 995 17.58% Niza Naleo UDA 988 17.46% 7
5 Ghaspani II 76.97% Rokonicha UDA 1,815 36.43% Langkam NNO 1,715 34.42% 100
6 Tening 86.81% N. Azu Mewmai UDA 1,730 30.28% Jangkhosei Hangsingh Independent 1,640 28.71% 90
7 Peren 73.38% Kielu UDA 1,712 37.40% Longbe Independent 1,456 31.80% 256
8 Western Angami 64.54% T. N. Angami UDA 2,294 53.86% S. Liegise NNO 1,671 39.23% 623
9 Kohima Town 44.99% John Bosco Jasokie NNO 2,776 63.95% Lhoukruo Independent 825 19.00% 1,951
10 Northern Angami I 65.02% Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu UDA 2,138 55.17% Mezhuvilie NNO 1,152 29.73% 986
11 Northern Angami II 78.72% K. V. Keditsu UDA 2,201 32.35% Zakio Metha NNO 1,931 28.38% 270
12 Tseminyü 84.26% Rushulo Independent 2,564 50.27% Riga Thong NNO 2,472 48.47% 92
13 Pughoboto 84.47% Huska Sumi Independent 2,536 49.97% Hosheto Sema NNO 1,544 30.42% 992
14 Southern Angami I 72.92% Vitsonie UDA 1,916 47.85% Kehozhol Khieya NNO 1,441 35.99% 475
15 Southern Angami II 75.85% Vizol Koso UDA 2,410 62.18% Pusazo NNO 934 24.10% 1,476
16 Pfütsero 72.60% Weprenyi Kapfo UDA 1,969 39.49% Vepari Independent 1,421 28.50% 548
17 Chizami 87.21% Yevehu Lohe UDA 1,262 22.56% Soyie Independent 1,241 22.19% 21
18 Chozuba 80.78% Vamuzo Phesao UDA 4,445 56.67% Neitsutso Thevo NNO 3,217 41.01% 1,228
19 Phek 80.52% Melhupra Vero NNO 2,339 40.93% Zalhuzu Vasa UDA 2,010 35.17% 329
20 Meluri 85.37% Rasutho UDA 1,250 25.63% Marhutho NNO 1,180 24.19% 70
21 Tuli 79.97% Merachiba NNO 3,198 51.23% Pangerwati UDA 2,967 47.53% 231
22 Arkakong 84.53% R. C. Chiten Jamir NNO 3,521 50.66% Tsukjeuwati UDA 3,374 48.55% 147
23 Impur 78.41% Koramoa Jamir NNO 2,962 37.54% Karha UDA 1,946 24.66% 1,016
24 Angetyongpang 75.61% Sentichuba UDA 2,213 43.25% Limasangwa Independent 1,562 30.53% 651
25 Mongoya 70.04% Imtimeren UDA 2,347 49.11% Temjensoba NNO 1,293 27.06% 1,054
26 Aonglenden 71.21% Chubatoshi UDA 2,148 45.87% Bendamgangshi Independent 1,416 30.24% 732
27 Mokokchung Town 46.64% R. Lisen Ao NNO 656 42.05% Limatemjen Independent 379 24.29% 277
28 Koridang 83.71% Tajenyuba Ao UDA 2,531 36.94% N. Subong NNO 1,566 22.86% 965
29 Jangpetkong 75.11% Imchalemba Ao Independent 2,602 36.99% Arienba UDA 1,559 22.16% 1,043
30 Alongtaki 82.85% Bendangtoshi Ao UDA 2,084 38.73% Zulutemba Jamit NNO 1,211 22.51% 873
31 Akuluto - Hokishe Sema NNO Elected Unopposed
32 Atoizu 81.30% N. Yeshito Chishi Independent 2,185 38.43% Kiyekhu Shikhu NNO 2,055 36.15% 130
33 Suruhoto 78.44% Nihovi Sema NNO 2,757 47.84% Choito Sema Independent 1,679 29.13% 1,078
34 Aghunato 84.78% Iheze Sema NNO 3,137 60.62% Visheto Sema Independent 1,879 36.31% 1,258
35 Zünheboto 78.09% Tokheho Sema Independent 1,851 37.29% Ghutoshe Sema Independent 1,575 31.73% 276
36 Satakha 83.24% Hokheto Sema Independent 2,678 46.67% K. Yeshiito Sema NNO 2,155 37.56% 523
37 Tyüi 88.39% T. A. Ngullie NNO 1,603 31.24% Khyomo Lotha UDA 1,130 22.02% 473
38 Wokha 80.49% Mhao Lotha UDA 1,667 33.98% N. L. Odyuo NNO 1,203 24.52% 464
39 Sanis 87.66% Mhonshan Independent 1,330 25.61% T. Nchibemo Ngullie Independent 1,243 23.94% 87
40 Bhandari 86.57% Mhondamo Kithan UDA 2,434 49.62% Tsenlamo Kikon NNO 2,416 49.26% 18
41 Tizit 77.07% P. Enyei Konyak NNO 1,553 46.15% Chingai UDA 1,237 36.76% 316
42 Wakching 88.09% Chingwang Konyak NNO 2,814 60.75% Shaopa UDA 1,251 27.01% 1,563
43 Tapi 75.83% Noke Wangnao UDA 2,155 56.25% Mankho NNO 1,006 26.26% 1,149
44 Phomching 68.02% Wanpen NNO 1,421 42.52% Powang UDA 837 25.04% 584
45 Tehok 84.13% Hentok NNO 2,031 39.82% Manlem UDA 1,517 29.74% 514
46 Mon Town 84.18% Tingnei Koynak NNO 2,017 39.89% Methana Konyak UDA 1,502 29.71% 515
47 Aboi 85.93% Nyeiwang Konyak UDA 2,324 49.30% Longneim NNO 2,209 46.86% 115
48 Moka 65.70% Anden NNO 1,840 47.85% S. Manwai UDA 983 25.57% 857
49 Tamlu 90.78% Wokshing UDA 1,687 31.69% Bangjak Phom Independent 1,203 22.60% 484
50 Longleng 82.98% N. Metpong Phom Independent 1,618 25.23% A. L. Chongko Phom Independent 1,381 21.53% 237
51 Noksen 92.06% I. L. Chingmak NNO 2,416 60.04% C. Chongshen Chang Independent 1,535 38.15% 881
52 Longkhim Chare 86.75% L. J. Toshi Sangtam Independent 2,663 38.50% Horang NNO 2,436 35.22% 227
53 Tuensang Sadar I 46.51% H. Sao Chang Independent 1,229 32.10% Chiten Sangtam NNO 1,118 29.20% 111
54 Tuensang Sadar II 80.43% M. Yanchu Chang NNO 2,177 44.06% Zutchu Loyem Independent 1,388 28.09% 789
55 Tobu - Nuklo UDA Elected Unopposed
56 Noklak 62.05% Tochi Hanso NNO 1,692 36.89% N. Thangong UDA 1,634 35.62% 58
57 Thonoknyu 77.14% Mongchua Khiamungan UDA 1,664 34.57% M. T. Mongba NNO 979 20.34% 685
58 Shamator–Chessore 68.54% P. Monokiu NNO 2,473 48.62% K. Zungkum Yimchunger Independent 1,189 23.38% 1,284
59 Seyochung–Sitimi 82.36% Zhetovi Independent 1,854 32.46% Kichingse NNO 1,364 23.88% 490
60 Pungro–Kiphire 82.05% T. Rothrong UDA 1,744 35.19% Kechingkam NNO 1,498 30.23% 246

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "DPACO (1976) - Archive Delimitation Orders - Election Commission of India". Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1974 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
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