2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
An election was held on 27 February 2018 in 59 out of 60 constituencies of the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland. 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.[2][3] The counting of votes took place on 3 March 2018.
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59 out of 60 seats (1 Unopposed) in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly 31 seats needed for a majority | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Turnout | 85.62%[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
The tenure of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly ended on 13 March 2018.[4] On 22 Jan 2018, former CM KL Chishi joined the BJP along with 12 other leaders and former lawmakers, including former Independent legislator Jacob Zhimomi, at an event in Dimapur.[5]
11 parties issued a statement calling for the postponement of the polls.[6]
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.[7][8]
Schedule
The dates of the election were announced on 18 January 2018.[9]
| 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
| Polling firm | Date published | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDPP+ | NPF | INC | Others | ||
| JanKiBaat-NewsX[10] | 27 January 2018 | 27-32 | 20-25 | 0-2 | 5-7 |
| CVoter[10] | 27 January 2018 | 25-31 | 19-25 | 0-4 | 6-10 |
Result
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.[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
| 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 | Independent | 20,796 | 39.51% | 2,595 | ||
| 5 | Ghaspani II | 86.52% | Zhaleo Rio | NDPP | 10,939 | 47.55% | Dr. 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% | Er.Kevisekho Kruse | NDPP | 5,822 | 41.29% | 694 | ||
| 9 | Kohima Town | 72.64% | Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire | NDPP | 12,605 | 53.78% | Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütso | NPF | 10,233 | 43.66% | 2,372 | ||
| 10 | Northern Angami I | 76.95% | Khriehu Liezietsu | NPF | 7,782 | 58.21% | Dr. 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% | Er. Levi Rengma | NPP | 7,062 | 31.92% | 863 | ||
| 13 | Pughoboto | 93.31% | Y. Vikheho Swu | NPF | 6,258 | 48.21% | Dr. 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% | Dr. 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% | Dr. 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% | Dr. 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% | Dr. 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% | Dr. 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% | Dr. 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
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. 4 incumbents including the Chief Minister belong to the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, while 6 ministers including the Deputy Chief Minister belong to the Bharatiya Janata Party. 1 minister is a Naga People's Front MLA .1 minister is an Independent MLA.[14][15][16][17][18] NPP party two MLA's and one JD(U) MLA merged with Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
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