1977 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

Legislative Assembly election in Nagaland, India

1977 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

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All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Registered| 403,454
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Leader  | Vizol Koso |
Party  | UDA | INC
Leader's seat  | Southern Angami-II |
Seats before  | 25  |
Seats won  | 35  | 15
Seat change  | New  | New
Popular vote  | 39.21%  | 20.19%

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| CM before election

President's rule

| Elected CM

Vizol Koso
United Democratic Front (Nagaland)

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Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in November 1977 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Nagaland, India. United Democratic Front won the majority of seats and Vizol Koso was appointed as the Chief Minister of Nagaland for his second term. The number of constituencies was set as 60 by the recommendation of the Delimitation Commission of India.[1]

These were the first elections held in Nagaland after the Shillong Accord of 1975.

## Result

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Party| Votes| %| Seats| +/–
| United Democratic Front| 127,445| 39.21| 35| 10
| Indian National Congress| 65,616| 20.19| 15| New
| National Convention of Nagaland| 38,528| 11.85| 1| New
| Independents| 93,405| 28.74| 9| 3
Total| 324,994| 100.00| 60| 0
Valid votes| 324,994| 98.07|
Invalid/blank votes| 6,407| 1.93|
Total votes| 331,401| 100.00|
Registered voters/turnout| 403,454| 82.14|
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

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#k  | Names  | %  | Candidate  | Party  | Votes  | %  | Candidate  | Party  | Votes  | %
1 | Dimapur I  | 60.33% | Md. Anwar Hussain |  | INC | 2,421 | 38.75% | Chalie Kevichusa |  | UDA | 1,939 | 31.03% | 482
2 | Dimapur II | 61.86% | I. Vikheshe |  | INC | 3,406 | 45.90% | Neisatuo Kiditsu |  | UDA | 2,814 | 37.92% | 592
3 | Dimapur III | 87.87% | Dabalal Mech |  | INC | 1,807 | 40.18% | Satish Langtha |  | Independent | 1,358 | 30.20% | 449
4 | Ghaspani I | 66.25% | K. Shikhu |  | Independent | 2,928 | 36.20% | Lhouvisier |  | UDA | 2,680 | 33.14% | 248
5 | Ghaspani II | 79.53% | Rokonicha |  | UDA | 2,245 | 30.47% | Langkam |  | Independent | 2,017 | 27.38% | 228
6 | Tening | 89.82% | N. C. Zeling |  | INC | 2,224 | 31.33% | N. Azu Mewmai |  | UDA | 2,207 | 31.09% | 17
7 | Peren | 78.58% | L. Lungalang |  | UDA | 3,524 | 46.80% | Imriet Dieing |  | Independent | 2,004 | 26.61% | 1,520
8 | Western Angami | 70.09% | Setu |  | Independent | 1,926 | 36.64% | Tsolie |  | UDA | 1,856 | 35.31% | 70
9 | Kohima Town | 63.63% | John Bosco Jasokie |  | INC | 3,262 | 52.90% | Peiezotuo Atuo |  | UDA | 2,704 | 43.85% | 558
10 | Northern Angami I | 69.03% | Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu |  | UDA | 2,446 | 62.08% | Neiteo |  | Independent | 953 | 24.19% | 1,493
11 | Northern Angami II | 75.66% | Chupfuo |  | UDA | 2,589 | 41.39% | P. Sopu Angami |  | Independent | 1,867 | 29.85% | 722
12 | Tseminyü | 82.64% | R. S. Rengma |  | UDA | 2,888 | 52.59% | Riga Thong |  | NCN | 2,494 | 45.41% | 394
13 | Pughoboto | 87.83% | Huska Sumi |  | UDA | 3,218 | 56.74% | Atovi Sema |  | Independent | 2,326 | 41.02% | 892
14 | Southern Angami I | 75.74% | Vitsonei K. Angami |  | UDA | 1,885 | 41.14% | N. Zao Angami |  | Independent | 1,140 | 24.88% | 745
15 | Southern Angami II | - | Vizol Koso |  | UDA | Elected Unopposed
16 | Pfütsero | 80.65% | Lhiweshelo Mero |  | UDA | 1,568 | 38.54% | Vepari |  | NCN | 841 | 20.67% | 727
17 | Chizami | 93.71% | Soyie |  | UDA | 1,831 | 32.94% | Yevehu Lohe |  | Independent | 1,739 | 31.28% | 92
18 | Chozuba | 91.03% | Vamuzo Phesao |  | UDA | 3,233 | 47.22% | Zhovepra Rosetso |  | Independent | 1,854 | 27.08% | 1,379
19 | Phek | 85.87% | Vejoyi |  | UDA | 2,584 | 47.66% | Zalhuzu Vasa |  | Independent | 1,651 | 30.45% | 933
20 | Meluri | 90.43% | Chekhutso |  | UDA | 1,794 | 33.85% | P. K. T. Marhutho |  | Independent | 1,558 | 29.40% | 236
21 | Tuli | 93.37% | T. Tali |  | UDA | 2,845 | 62.97% | I. Merachiba |  | INC | 1,496 | 33.11% | 1,349
22 | Arkakong | 92.36% | Tsukjemwati |  | UDA | 1,806 | 35.31% | R. C. Chiten Jamir |  | INC | 1,150 | 22.48% | 656
23 | Impur | 95.61% | Kariba |  | UDA | 1,850 | 36.19% | T. Chuba |  | Independent | 1,741 | 34.06% | 109
24 | Angetyongpang | 87.71% | Sentichuba |  | UDA | 2,783 | 57.11% | Limasangwa |  | Independent | 2,017 | 41.39% | 766
25 | Mongoya | 85.19% | T. Imtimeren Jamir |  | UDA | 2,275 | 54.01% | Aoshingang |  | Independent | 1,894 | 44.97% | 381
26 | Aonglenden | 83.06% | S. C. Jamir |  | UDA | 2,688 | 61.89% | I. Bendang |  | NCN | 1,586 | 36.52% | 1,102
27 | Mokokchung Town | 84.27% | Takuyaba |  | UDA | 827 | 69.85% | Koramoa Jamir |  | Independent | 345 | 29.14% | 482
28 | Koridang | 83.43% | Dalle Namo |  | UDA | 2,102 | 42.43% | Akangtemjan |  | Independent | 1,808 | 36.50% | 294
29 | Jangpetkong | 93.01% | Imchalemba Ao |  | UDA | 2,044 | 40.98% | Arienba |  | Independent | 1,735 | 34.78% | 309
30 | Alongtaki | 91.21% | Bendangtoshi Ao |  | UDA | 2,156 | 54.99% | Tiameren |  | INC | 1,716 | 43.76% | 440
31 | Akuluto | 89.28% | Khehoto |  | INC | 1,774 | 43.76% | Hotolu |  | UDA | 1,296 | 31.97% | 478
32 | Atoizu | 85.18% | Kiyezhe L. Chishi |  | UDA | 2,993 | 54.42% | Khetoho |  | INC | 2,419 | 43.98% | 574
33 | Suruhoto | 87.18% | Kanito |  | INC | 2,584 | 41.09% | Pukhahe |  | UDA | 2,126 | 33.81% | 458
34 | Aghunato | 88.43% | Kihoto |  | UDA | 3,509 | 57.17% | Shetovi |  | NCN | 1,752 | 28.54% | 1,757
35 | Zünheboto | 80.85% | Ghutoshe |  | INC | 2,514 | 46.15% | Tokheho |  | NCN | 1,633 | 29.97% | 881
36 | Satakha | 86.06% | Kaito |  | INC | 2,824 | 49.12% | Hokheto Sema |  | UDA | 2,811 | 48.90% | 13
37 | Tyüi | 85.45% | T. A. Ngullie |  | INC | 2,304 | 35.73% | Nsemo Ovung |  | UDA | 2,170 | 33.65% | 134
38 | Wokha | 79.13% | Rainbow Ezung |  | Independent | 3,199 | 52.62% | Mhao Lotha |  | UDA | 2,742 | 45.10% | 457
39 | Sanis | 84.46% | Mhonshan Murry |  | UDA | 2,434 | 38.75% | T. Nchibemo Ngullie |  | Independent | 2,282 | 36.33% | 152
40 | Bhandari | 86.66% | Tsenlamo Kikon |  | NCN | 2,951 | 49.41% | Mhondamo Kithan |  | INC | 2,150 | 36.00% | 801
41 | Tizit | 86.32% | P. K. Along |  | UDA | 1,632 | 35.59% | Mankho |  | INC | 1,416 | 30.88% | 216
42 | Wakching | 86.88% | Chingwang Konyak |  | INC | 2,397 | 38.08% | P. Enyei |  | UDA | 2,240 | 35.58% | 157
43 | Tapi | 82.77% | Noke Wangnao |  | UDA | 2,600 | 49.21% | Hoka Konyak |  | INC | 1,035 | 19.59% | 1,565
44 | Phomching | 87.05% | Pohwang Konyak |  | UDA | 2,170 | 43.97% | Wanpen |  | INC | 1,732 | 35.10% | 438
45 | Tehok | 91.78% | Manlem |  | Independent | 1,782 | 27.87% | Noklem |  | Independent | 1,578 | 24.68% | 204
46 | Mon Town | 77.27% | L. Metna |  | Independent | 2,386 | 40.85% | Chaying |  | INC | 1,245 | 21.31% | 1,141
47 | Aboi | 86.67% | A. Longngei Konyak |  | UDA | 2,573 | 48.62% | Nyeiwang Konyak |  | NCN | 1,838 | 34.73% | 735
48 | Moka | 89.45% | Manwai Awang |  | Independent | 2,304 | 46.24% | Pangtiang |  | UDA | 1,605 | 32.21% | 699
49 | Tamlu | 94.51% | Bangjak Phom |  | Independent | 3,441 | 50.99% | Ailong Phom |  | UDA | 1,733 | 25.68% | 1,708
50 | Longleng | 93.00% | Chenlom Phom |  | UDA | 2,213 | 25.08% | Chirgko |  | INC | 1,947 | 22.06% | 266
51 | Noksen | 92.84% | C. Chongshen Chang |  | INC | 1,918 | 45.51% | I. L. Chingmak |  | Independent | 1,336 | 31.70% | 582
52 | Longkhim Chare | 90.97% | Horangse Sangtam |  | Independent | 2,843 | 39.24% | C. Thrinimong |  | UDA | 2,541 | 35.07% | 302
53 | Tuensang Sadar I | 78.88% | H. Sao Chang |  | INC | 1,914 | 42.18% | Chiten Sangtam |  | UDA | 1,549 | 34.13% | 365
54 | Tuensang Sadar II | 89.06% | Tochi Hanso |  | INC | 1,773 | 35.03% | M. Yanchu Chang |  | Independent | 1,743 | 34.43% | 30
55 | Tobu | 92.11% | Nuklo |  | UDA | 2,947 | 47.60% | Sopen Konyak |  | NCN | 2,078 | 33.56% | 869
56 | Noklak | 81.52% | Thangpong |  | UDA | 1,652 | 32.22% | John |  | INC | 1,273 | 24.83% | 379
57 | Thonoknyu | 89.95% | Pongom |  | INC | 1,982 | 31.09% | Pottu |  | Independent | 1,284 | 20.14% | 698
58 | Shamator–Chessore | 90.71% | K. Zungkum Yimchunger |  | UDA | 2,863 | 42.25% | Yamakan Kichan |  | INC | 2,655 | 39.18% | 208
59 | Seyochung–Sitimi | 87.04% | Yopikyu Thongtsar |  | UDA | 3,236 | 47.78% | Kheshito |  | Independent | 1,944 | 28.71% | 1,292
60 | Pungro–Kiphire | 81.27% | Kichingse |  | Independent | 1,620 | 27.33% | T. Rothrong |  | INC | 1,542 | 26.02% | 78

## See also

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* List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
* 1977 elections in India

## 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, 1977 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 16 August 2021.

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