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2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

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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.

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 party Second party Third party
  Blank Blank Blank
Leader T. R. Zeliang Neiphiu Rio Temjen Imma Along
Party NPF NDPP BJP
Alliance - NDA NDA
Leader's seat Peren Northern Angami II Alongtaki
Last election 38 new 1
Seats won 26 18 12
Seat change Decrease12 Increase18 Increase11
Popular vote 389,912 253,090 153,864
Percentage 38.8% 25.2 15.3
Swing Decrease8.2% new Increase 15.3%
Seatwise result map of the election
Structure of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly after the election
Chief Minister before election

T. R. Zeliang
NPF

Chief Minister after election

Neiphiu Rio
NDPP

Background

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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

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

Event Date Day
Date for nominations 31 Jan 2018 Wednesday
Last date for filing nominations 7 Feb 2018 Wednesday
Date for scrutiny of nominations 8 Feb 2018 Thursday
Last date for withdrawal of candidatures 12 Feb 2018 Monday
Date of poll 27 Feb 2018 Tuesday
Date of counting 3 Mar 2018 Saturday
Date before which the election shall be completed 5 Mar 2018 Monday

Exit polls

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Polling firm Date published
NDPP+ NPF INC Others
JanKiBaat-NewsX[8] 27 January 2018 27-32 20-25 0-2 5-7
CVoter[8] 27 January 2018 25-31 19-25 0-4 6-10

Result

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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]

 
Parties and coalitions Popular vote Seats
Votes % ±pp Candidates Won +/−
Naga People's Front (NPF) 389,912 38.8 58 26  12
NDPP (NDPP) 253,090 25.2 40 18  18
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 153,864 15.3 20 12  11
National People's Party (NPP) 69,506 6.9 25 2  2
Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) 45,089 4.5 13 1  
Independents (IND) 43,008 4.3 11 1  7
Indian National Congress (INC) 20,752 2.1 18 0  8
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) 10,693 1.1 6 0  4
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) 7,491 0.7 3 0  
Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) 2,765 0.3 2 0  
None of the above (NOTA)
Total 1,004,760 100.00 196 60 ±0
Valid votes 1,004,760 97.53
Invalid votes 2,489 2.47
Votes cast / turnout 1,007,249 85.62
Abstentions 169,183 14.38
Registered voters 1,176,432

Results by constituency

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  • Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituency[12][13]
Assembly Constituency Turnout Winner Runner Up Margin
#k Names % Candidate Party Votes % Candidate Party Votes %
1 Dimapur I 80.90% H. Tovihoto Ayemi BJP 11,721 63.16% Pukhavi Yepthomi NPF 5,121 27.60% 6,600
2 Dimapur II 74.14% Moatoshi Longkumer NPF 21,942 56.26% Supulebten NDPP 15,003 38.47% 6,939
3 Dimapur III 81.14% Azheto Zhimomi NPF 13,162 48.40% Tokheho NDPP 11,024 40.54% 2,138
4 Ghaspani I 78.94% Jacob Zhimomi BJP 23,391 44.44% Z. Kasheto Yeptho Independent 20,796 39.51% 2,595
5 Ghaspani II 86.52% Zhaleo Rio NDPP 10,939 47.55% Kevingulie Khro NPF 6,023 26.18% 4,916
6 Tening 76.99% Namri Nchang NDPP 7,018 34.08% Namduadi Rangkau Zeliang NPF 6,850 33.26% 168
7 Peren 78.20% T. R. Zeliang NPF 14,064 60.48% Iherie Ndang NDPP 8,632 37.12% 5,432
8 Western Angami 82.42% Keneizhakho Nakhro NPF 6,516 46.21% Kevisekho Kruse NDPP 5,822 41.29% 694
9 Kohima Town 72.64% Neikiesalie Nicky Kire NDPP 12,605 53.78% Tseilhoutuo Rhütso NPF 10,233 43.66% 2,372
10 Northern Angami I 76.95% Khriehu Liezietsu NPF 7,782 58.21% Kekhrielhoulie Yhome NDPP 5,266 39.39% 2,516
11 Northern Angami II - Neiphiu Rio NDPP Elected Unopposed
12 Tseminyü 90.05% R. Khing NDPP 7,925 35.82% Levi Rengma NPP 7,062 31.92% 863
13 Pughoboto 93.31% Y. Vikheho Swu NPF 6,258 48.21% Sukhato A. Sema BJP 6,188 47.67% 70
14 Southern Angami I 84.87% Vikho-o Yhoshü NDPP 5,821 50.82% Medokul Sophie NPP 3,739 32.64% 2,082
15 Southern Angami II 82.23% Zale Neikha NDPP 7,563 52.10% Kropol Vitsu NPF 6,792 46.79% 771
16 Pfütsero 81.92% Neiba Kronu NDPP 6,228 36.17% Thenucho NPF 4,914 28.54% 1,314
17 Chizami 89.15% Kezhienyi Khalo NPF 6,563 42.27% Kevechutso Doulo BJP 6,160 39.67% 403
18 Chozuba 88.76% Chotisuh Sazo NPF 11,432 51.39% Kudecho Khamo NDPP 10,490 47.16% 942
19 Phek 84.63% Küzholuzo Nienü NPF 11,127 60.28% Kupota Khesoh NDPP 6,196 33.57% 4,931
20 Meluri 92.26% Yitachu NPF 7,928 46.68% Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe NDPP 7,854 46.24% 74
21 Tuli 83.44% Amenba Yaden NPF 3,865 26.44% L. Temjen Jamir JD(U) 2,979 20.38% 886
22 Arkakong 87.70% Imnatiba NPP 6,307 43.49% Nuklutoshi NPF 5,514 38.02% 793
23 Impur 95.00% Imtiwapang Aier NPF 4,852 49.70% T. N. Mannen NDPP 4,790 49.06% 62
24 Angetyongpang 80.34% Tongpang Ozüküm Independent 4,607 36.03% Alemtemshi Jamir NDPP 3,657 28.60% 950
25 Mongoya 84.83% Ngangshi K. Ao NPF 6,883 49.12% Alemtemshi Jamir NDPP 6,535 46.64% 348
26 Aonglenden 85.42% Imtikümzük Longkümer NDPP 5,206 47.92% Toshipokba NPF 5,118 47.11% 88
27 Mokokchung Town 78.09% Metsübo Jamir NDPP 2,964 50.08% Chubatoshi Apok Jamir NPF 1,960 33.11% 1,004
28 Koridang 90.51% Imkong L. Imchen NPF 7,525 46.42% T. Chalukumba Ao NPP 7,397 45.64% 128
29 Jangpetkong 90.31% Longrineken BJP 3,615 35.09% E. T. Sunup NPF 3,339 32.41% 276
30 Alongtaki 82.73% Temjen Imna Along BJP 5,981 49.96% Benjongliba Aier NPF 5,895 49.24% 86
31 Akuluto 89.55% Kazheto Kinimi BJP 4,844 52.57% K. Khekaho Assumi NPF 4,109 44.60% 735
32 Atoizu 92.79% Picto Sohe NPF 7,643 51.26% Kiyezhe L. Chishi BJP 6,805 45.64% 838
33 Suruhoto 88.22% H. Khehovi BJP 10,860 79.78% Kaito Jakhalu NPF 2,301 16.90% 8,559
34 Aghunato 76.82% Pukhayi NDPP 6,399 53.96% Hukiye N. Tissica NPF 4,978 41.98% 1,421
35 Zünheboto 79.45% K. Tokugha Sukhalu NDPP 9,430 55.39% S. Hukavi Zhimomi NPF 6,882 40.42% 2,548
36 Satakha 82.80% G. Kaito Aye JD(U) 6,431 47.18% Zheito Chophy NPF 3,888 28.53% 2,543
37 Tyüi 93.10% Yanthungo Patton BJP 11,709 53.51% Yankithung Yanthan NPF 8,617 39.38% 3,092
38 Wokha 84.06% Chumben Murry NPF 14,870 54.13% Y. Mhonbemo Humtsoe JD(U) 6,315 22.99% 8,555
39 Sanis 94.42% Mhathung Yanthan NDPP 10,548 49.19% Ramongo Lotha JD(U) 7,556 35.23% 2,992
40 Bhandari 94.58% Mmhonlümo Kikon BJP 11,205 44.72% Achumbemo Kikon NPF 10,893 43.47% 312
41 Tizit 93.63% P. Paiwang Konyak BJP 6,981 40.75% Y. Wangto Konyak Independent 4,595 26.82% 2,386
42 Wakching 93.59% Y. M. Yollow Konyak NPF 7,808 55.05% M. C. Konyak NDPP 6,044 42.61% 1,764
43 Tapi 91.29% Noke Wangnao NDPP 4,284 37.17% N. Aphoa Konyak JD(U) 3,047 26.44% 1,237
44 Phomching 89.46% Pohwang Konyak NDPP 6,611 44.64% K. Konngam Konyak NPF 5,979 40.37% 632
45 Tehok 92.18% C. L. John NPF 7,463 68.54% C. Kawang Konyak BJP 2,907 26.70% 4,556
46 Mon Town 89.89% N. Thongwang Konyak NPF 5,429 31.99% Y. Mankhao Konyak NDPP 5,401 31.83% 28
47 Aboi 94.04% E. Eshak Konyak NPF 6,036 52.88% Awan Konyak NDPP 5,131 44.95% 905
48 Moka 94.46% E. E. Pangteang NPF 7,684 50.00% K. Kiko Konyak NDPP 7,536 49.04% 148
49 Tamlu 94.20% B. S. Nganlang Phom NPF 6,582 41.66% B. Phongshak Phom NDPP 5,624 35.60% 958
50 Longleng 94.53% S. Pangnyu Phom BJP 9,987 40.80% Y. B. Angam Phom NPP 8,981 36.69% 1,006
51 Noksen 86.37% C. M. Chang NDPP 4,436 43.07% W. Chingmak Chang NPF 3,860 37.48% 576
52 Longkhim Chare 93.80% Muthingnyuba Sangtam NPF 9,316 46.37% A. Imtilemba Sangtam BJP 7,468 37.17% 1,848
53 Tuensang Sadar I 78.62% Toyang Chang NPF 10,087 56.88% T. Mongko Chang NDPP 6,828 38.50% 3,259
54 Tuensang Sadar II 89.02% Kejong Chang NPF 6,204 45.64% H. Zungkum Chang NCP 4,405 32.41% 1,799
55 Tobu 95.35% N. Bongkhao Konyak NDPP 9,732 54.31% Naiba Konyak NPF 7,991 44.59% 1,741
56 Noklak 89.27% H. Haiying BJP 5,643 39.98% P. Longon NPF 5,638 39.95% 5
57 Thonoknyu 87.47% L. Khumo Khiamniungan NPP 8,389 51.32% S. Heno Khiamniungan NPF 4,345 26.58% 4,044
58 Shamator–Chessore 86.25% Toshi Wungtung NDPP 4,311 28.41% R. Tohanba NPF 4,004 26.38% 307
59 Seyochung–Sitimi 85.30% V. Kashiho Sangtam BJP 9,830 52.28% C. Kipili Sangtam NPF 8,668 46.10% 1,162
60 Pungro–Kiphire 78.32% T. Torechu NPF 8,056 35.18% T. Yangseo Sangtam JD(U) 7,583 33.11% 473

Government Formation

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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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "75% voter turnout in Meghalaya and Nagaland". Times of India. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  2. ^ "Upcoming Elections in India". Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  3. ^ Scroll Staff. "Former Nagaland Chief Minister KL Chishi, 12 other leaders join BJP". Retrieved 7 June 2018.
  4. ^ "Poll boycott no solution to Nagaland issue: Kiren Rijiju". Times of India. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
  5. ^ "Nagaland Assembly polls: BJP to join hands with NDPP". Times of India. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
  6. ^ "'Had we gone it alone, we'd have won 20 seats': Nagaland BJP state president talks seat-sharing, dissent and defections - Firstpost". www.firstpost.com. 14 February 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
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  8. ^ a b "Exit polls predict BJP may win Tripura, consolidate position in Meghalaya and Nagaland". Times of India. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  9. ^ "The list of all contesting candidates for 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election". The Naga Republic. 12 February 2018. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  10. ^ "Nagaland Assembly elections 2018: Neiphiu Rio elected unopposed before polls". 13 February 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
  11. ^ "Northeast polls: It's advantage BJP". 12 February 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2018.
  12. ^ "Nagaland General Legislative Election 2018 - Nagaland - Election Commission of India". eci.gov.in. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  13. ^ "Report on the General Election to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2018" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2022.
  14. ^ Ghose, Dipankar (9 March 2018). "Nagaland: Neiphiu Rio takes CM oath, cabinet moves to rename Indira stadium". The Indian Express. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  15. ^ "All About Neiphiu Rio, Nagaland's Chief Minister For Fourth Term". NDTV. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
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  17. ^ "Senior politician Neiphiu Rio back as Nagaland CM". India Today. 8 March 2018.
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