2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

Legislative assembly elections in India

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
Turnout| 85.62%[1]
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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  |  12  |  18  |  11
Popular vote  | 389,912  | 253,090  | 153,864
Percentage  | 38.8%  | 25.2  | 15.3
Swing  |  8.2%  | new |  15.3%

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Seatwise result map of the election

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Structure of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly after the election

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| Chief Minister before election

T. R. Zeliang
NPF

| Chief Minister after election

Neiphiu Rio
NDPP

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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.

## 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

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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  |  |  |  |

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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

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#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 |  | IND | 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 |  | IND | 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 |  | IND | 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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* Elections in India
* 2018 elections in India

## References

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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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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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18. ^ "Neiphiu Rio, a man born to rule | Kohima News - Times of India". The Times of India.

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