1982 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

Legislative Assembly election in Nagaland, India

1982 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

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All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Registered| 596,453
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Leader  | S. C. Jamir | John Bosco Jasokie
Party  | INC | NND
Leader's seat  | Aonglenden | Kohima Town
Seats before  | 15  |
Seats won  | 24  | 24
Seat change  |  9  | New
Popular vote  | 32.08%  | 32.01%

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| CM before election

John Bosco Jasokie
Naga National Democratic Party

| Elected CM

S. C. Jamir
United Democratic Front—Progressive

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Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in November 1982 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Nagaland, India. The United Democratic Front—Progressive alliance, led by the Indian National Congress won the most seats and S. C. Jamir 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]

## Result

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Party| Votes| %| Seats| +/–
| Indian National Congress| 140,420| 32.08| 24| 9
| Naga National Democratic Party| 140,112| 32.01| 24| New
| Independents| 157,173| 35.91| 12| 3
Total| 437,705| 100.00| 60| 0
Valid votes| 437,705| 98.59|
Invalid/blank votes| 6,267| 1.41|
Total votes| 443,972| 100.00|
Registered voters/turnout| 596,453| 74.44|
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  | 48.55% | Md. Anwar Hussain |  | INC | 4,554 | 41.67% | Chhlie Kevichhsa |  | NND | 3,342 | 30.58% | 1,212
2 | Dimapur II | 44.17% | I. Vikheshe |  | INC | 4,854 | 35.77% | Lhomithi Sema |  | Independent | 2,658 | 19.59% | 2,196
3 | Dimapur III | 78.76% | Lolit Mech |  | INC | 2,994 | 58.84% | Dabalal Mech |  | NND | 991 | 19.48% | 2,003
4 | Ghaspani I | 61.16% | Shikiho Sema |  | INC | 3,665 | 26.31% | L. Hekiye Yeptho |  | Independent | 2,681 | 19.25% | 984
5 | Ghaspani II | 73.63% | Rokonicha |  | NND | 3,590 | 39.25% | Langkam |  | INC | 3,522 | 38.51% | 68
6 | Tening | 89.88% | Henlum L. Singson |  | Independent | 2,222 | 27.82% | C. R. Zeliang |  | NND | 1,552 | 19.43% | 670
7 | Peren | 74.47% | L. Lungalang |  | NND | 3,954 | 51.63% | Longbe Neru |  | INC | 2,468 | 32.22% | 1,486
8 | Western Angami | 60.45% | Setu Lietise |  | NND | 1,780 | 26.81% | N. T. Nakhro |  | Independent | 1,099 | 16.55% | 681
9 | Kohima Town | 49.78% | John Bosco Jasokie |  | NND | 3,574 | 54.76% | Khyomo Lotha |  | INC | 2,776 | 42.53% | 798
10 | Northern Angami I | 66.73% | Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu |  | NND | 2,189 | 32.76% | P. Vikuolie |  | Independent | 1,405 | 21.03% | 784
11 | Northern Angami II | 78.31% | Chupfuo |  | NND | 2,620 | 30.76% | K. V. Keditsu |  | Independent | 2,476 | 29.07% | 144
12 | Tseminyü | 82.81% | R. S. Rengma |  | NND | 2,104 | 26.59% | Nillo |  | Independent | 2,039 | 25.76% | 65
13 | Pughoboto | 84.98% | Huska Sumi |  | Independent | 3,728 | 51.24% | Zhutovi |  | INC | 2,387 | 32.81% | 1,341
14 | Southern Angami I | 72.54% | Puse |  | Independent | 2,338 | 47.22% | Vistonei K. Angami |  | NND | 1,913 | 38.64% | 425
15 | Southern Angami II | 80.08% | Vizadel Sakhrie |  | Independent | 1,635 | 29.73% | Pusazo |  | Independent | 1,481 | 26.93% | 154
16 | Pfütsero | 66.71% | Thenucho |  | NND | 2,310 | 39.61% | Lhiweshelo Mero |  | INC | 1,933 | 33.14% | 377
17 | Chizami | 87.59% | Zhovehu Lohe |  | Independent | 1,892 | 28.27% | Soyio |  | NND | 1,782 | 26.63% | 110
18 | Chozuba | 83.40% | Vamuzo Phesao |  | NND | 4,494 | 52.48% | Notsutso |  | INC | 3,995 | 46.65% | 499
19 | Phek | 74.90% | Vejoyi |  | NND | 2,485 | 35.09% | Zachilhu Vadeo |  | Independent | 2,204 | 31.12% | 281
20 | Meluri | 83.52% | Chiekhutso |  | NND | 3,373 | 53.12% | M. Asang Snock |  | INC | 2,902 | 45.70% | 471
21 | Tuli | 84.32% | I. Merachiba |  | INC | 2,969 | 36.80% | T. Tali |  | NND | 2,545 | 31.54% | 424
22 | Arkakong | 76.35% | Marchiba |  | Independent | 2,480 | 30.61% | R. C. Chiten Jamir |  | INC | 2,361 | 29.14% | 119
23 | Impur | 88.47% | Kariba |  | INC | 3,944 | 39.08% | T. Chuba |  | NND | 3,872 | 38.36% | 72
24 | Angetyongpang | 70.34% | Sentichuba |  | NND | 2,957 | 44.02% | Akumbenba |  | Independent | 2,568 | 38.23% | 389
25 | Mongoya | 65.36% | N. I. Jamir |  | INC | 3,289 | 54.94% | Sentiyangba |  | NND | 2,597 | 43.38% | 692
26 | Aonglenden | 65.58% | S. C. Jamir |  | INC | 3,212 | 57.56% | Kilangmeren |  | NND | 2,308 | 41.36% | 904
27 | Mokokchung Town | 57.82% | Takuyaba |  | NND | 535 | 33.33% | I. Chuba |  | Independent | 453 | 28.22% | 82
28 | Koridang | 80.89% | Nokzenketba |  | Independent | 2,025 | 25.32% | Dalle Nomo |  | NND | 1,955 | 24.44% | 70
29 | Jangpetkong | 75.57% | I. Imkong |  | INC | 3,320 | 49.58% | Imchalemba Ao |  | NND | 3,281 | 49.00% | 39
30 | Alongtaki | 85.27% | Tiamaran |  | Independent | 1,769 | 31.45% | Bendangtoshi Ao |  | INC | 1,697 | 30.17% | 72
31 | Akuluto | 86.48% | Khehoto |  | INC | 1,861 | 35.88% | I. Vitokhe Sema |  | Independent | 1,155 | 22.27% | 706
32 | Atoizu | 82.33% | Kiyezhe L. Chishi |  | INC | 1,852 | 27.04% | Khotoheo |  | NND | 1,772 | 25.88% | 80
33 | Suruhoto | 84.13% | Kiyozhe |  | Independent | 1,608 | 22.38% | Khukivi Awomi |  | Independent | 1,415 | 19.69% | 193
34 | Aghunato | 89.29% | Kineto Hollehon |  | INC | 1,980 | 33.97% | Akato |  | Independent | 1,343 | 23.04% | 637
35 | Zünheboto | 64.61% | Chutoshe |  | INC | 1,757 | 28.77% | Vihoto |  | Independent | 1,375 | 22.52% | 382
36 | Satakha | 88.02% | Hokheto |  | NND | 2,324 | 30.97% | Kaito |  | INC | 2,028 | 27.03% | 296
37 | Tyüi | 75.98% | T. A. Noullio |  | INC | 3,437 | 43.47% | N. L. Odyuo |  | NND | 3,029 | 38.31% | 408
38 | Wokha | 61.22% | Mhao Lotha |  | NND | 2,693 | 33.68% | Rainbow Ezung |  | INC | 2,575 | 32.21% | 118
39 | Sanis | 75.75% | T. Nchibemo Ngullie |  | Independent | 3,680 | 46.53% | Mhonohan Murry |  | NND | 2,265 | 28.64% | 1,415
40 | Bhandari | 72.59% | E. Thungohamo Ezung |  | INC | 3,311 | 40.43% | Tsenlamo Kikon |  | NND | 3,216 | 39.27% | 95
41 | Tizit | 92.53% | N. Yeangphong Konyak |  | INC | 2,334 | 40.20% | P. K. Along |  | NND | 1,654 | 28.49% | 680
42 | Wakching | 93.64% | P. Ehyol |  | INC | 3,123 | 42.82% | A. Shangkem Konyak |  | NND | 2,146 | 29.42% | 977
43 | Tapi | 92.96% | Noke Wangnao |  | NND | 3,074 | 45.93% | Benja |  | INC | 1,795 | 26.82% | 1,279
44 | Phomching | 94.80% | Pohwang Konyak |  | NND | 3,231 | 51.35% | Kongam |  | INC | 2,948 | 46.85% | 283
45 | Tehok | 97.66% | C. Nocklem Konyak |  | INC | 3,827 | 50.84% | T. P. Manlen Konyak |  | NND | 3,588 | 47.67% | 239
46 | Mon Town | 86.75% | Yoktin Konyak |  | Independent | 1,981 | 29.74% | Hoka |  | INC | 1,421 | 21.33% | 560
47 | Aboi | 94.91% | Eyong Konyak |  | Independent | 2,171 | 39.24% | Khampei Konyak |  | Independent | 1,174 | 21.22% | 997
48 | Moka | 89.68% | A. Nyamnyei Konyak |  | NND | 2,724 | 39.97% | K. Kiko Konyak |  | Independent | 1,913 | 28.07% | 811
49 | Tamlu | 98.04% | Bangjak Phom |  | INC | 4,618 | 44.06% | N. Wokshing Phom |  | Independent | 3,825 | 36.49% | 793
50 | Longleng | 89.29% | Chenlom Phom |  | NND | 4,462 | 37.49% | Chingko |  | Independent | 2,672 | 22.45% | 1,790
51 | Noksen | 82.19% | C. Chongshen Chang |  | INC | 2,569 | 49.53% | I. L. Ghingmak |  | Independent | 1,295 | 24.97% | 1,274
52 | Longkhim Chare | 85.55% | Horangse Sangtam |  | NND | 3,215 | 32.20% | T. Subengse Sangtam |  | INC | 3,082 | 30.86% | 133
53 | Tuensang Sadar I | 52.66% | H. Sao Chang |  | INC | 3,190 | 53.52% | Chiten Sangtam |  | NND | 2,665 | 44.71% | 525
54 | Tuensang Sadar II | 73.54% | A. Lakimong Yimchunger |  | INC | 1,866 | 27.38% | Yanchu Chang |  | Independent | 1,483 | 21.76% | 383
55 | Tobu | 85.81% | Sheakpong Konyak |  | INC | 3,325 | 40.46% | Sopen Konyak |  | NND | 2,871 | 34.93% | 454
56 | Noklak | 77.85% | Thangpong |  | NND | 1,662 | 23.85% | John |  | INC | 1,328 | 19.06% | 334
57 | Thonoknyu | 76.20% | P. Pongon |  | NND | 2,280 | 28.52% | Khuno Khiamniongan |  | Independent | 1,725 | 21.58% | 555
58 | Shamator–Chessore | 73.55% | K. Zungkum Yimchunger |  | NND | 3,255 | 44.20% | Yamakan Kichan |  | INC | 2,524 | 34.27% | 731
59 | Seyochung–Sitimi | 70.14% | Yopikyu Thongtsar |  | NND | 3,290 | 39.98% | L. Kichingso |  | INC | 2,673 | 32.48% | 617
60 | Pungro–Kiphire | 67.10% | T. Rothrong |  | INC | 2,770 | 33.43% | Torchu Yimchunger |  | Independent | 2,531 | 30.55% | 239

## See also

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* List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
* 1982 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, 1982 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 17 August 2021.

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