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.
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All 60 to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly 31 seats needed for a majority | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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Background
editThe mandate of the 11th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, formed after the 2008 election, expired on 10 March 2013.[1] Hence, the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly election was announced by the Election Commission of India.[2]
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After the scrutiny of the nomination papers put up by the candidates, 188 candidates in total were able to contest for a total of 60 seats.[3]
Results
editA total of 1,098,007 people voted out of an eligible electorate of 1,198,449, representing a turnout of 90.19%.[4]
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| Parties and coalitions | Popular vote | Seats | ||||
| Votes | % | ±pp | Won | +/− | ||
| Nagaland People's Front (NPF) | 515,059 | 47.0 |  13.4
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38 | 12
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| Indian National Congress (INC) | 272,515 | 24.9 |  11.4
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8 | 15
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| Independents (IND) | 194,314 | 17.8 | 4.7
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8 | 1
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| Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) | 66,277 | 6.1 | 2.0
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4 | 2
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| Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) | 19,121 | 1.8 | 3.6
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1 | 1
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| Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) | 18,049 | 1.7 | 1.4
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1 | 1
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| Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) | 5,446 | 0.5 | 6.1
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0 | 
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| United Naga Democratic Party (UNDP) | 4,071 | 0.4 | 0.2
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0 |
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| Total | 1,094,852 | 100.00 | 60 | ±0 | ||
Results by constituency
edit| 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 | Independent | 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 | Independent | 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% | Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire | NPF | 15,506 | 63.66% | Dr. Er. Vikuotuolie Angami | Independent | 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% | Er. Levi Rengma | Independent | 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 | Independent | 5,253 | 31.70% | 442 | ||
| 18 | Chozuba | 94.75% | Dr. 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% | Er. Vekho Swuro | Independent | 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 | Independent | 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% | Dr. Imtiwapang Aier | INC | 6,122 | 62.94% | T. N. Mannen | NPF | 3,597 | 36.98% | 2,525 | ||
| 24 | Angetyongpang | 91.90% | S. Chuba Longkumer | Independent | 5,480 | 40.13% | Sashimar | NPF | 5,068 | 37.11% | 412 | ||
| 25 | Mongoya | 87.52% | Merentoshi R. Jamir | NPF | 8,808 | 67.89% | Dr. 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 | Independent | 6,134 | 33.77% | 5,735 | ||
| 29 | Jangpetkong | 88.85% | Longrineken | NPF | 3,117 | 32.64% | E. T. Sunup | Independent | 2,961 | 31.00% | 156 | ||
| 30 | Alongtaki | 92.98% | Dr. Benjongliba Aier | NPF | 7,087 | 55.13% | Moatoshi Longkumer | Independent | 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 | Independent | 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% | Dr. 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% | Dr. T. M. Lotha | NCP | 16,401 | 50.88% | Dr. Chumben Murry | NPF | 14,919 | 46.28% | 1,482 | ||
| 39 | Sanis | 97.79% | N. Thomas Lotha | Independent | 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 | Independent | 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 | Independent | 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 | Independent | 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 | ||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Welcome to Election Commission of India". Eci.nic.in. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
- ^ Schedule for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura and bye-elections to fill casual vacancies in the State Legislative Assemblies. Election Commission of India.
- ^ TNN (11 February 2013). "Unprecedented security ring for Nagaland election". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013.
- ^ "STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 2013 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NAGALAND" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
- ^ "Report on the General Election to the 11th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2013" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 November 2022.