1982 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

1982 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
← 1977 10 November 1982 1987 →
All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Registered596,453
  Majority party Minority party
 
Governor S. C. Jamir with CM Naveen Patnaik and President Kovind (cropped).jpg
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 Increase 9 New
Popular vote 32.08% 32.01%
CM before election

John Bosco Jasokie
Naga National Democratic Party

Elected CM

S. C. Jamir
United Democratic Front—Progressive

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

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Indian National Congress140,42032.0824Increase9
Naga National Democratic Party140,11232.0124New
Independents157,17335.9112Increase3
Total437,705100.00600
Valid votes437,70598.59
Invalid/blank votes6,2671.41
Total votes443,972100.00
Registered voters/turnout596,45374.44
Source: ECI[2]

Results by constituency

  • Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituency
Assembly Constituency Turnout Winner Runner Up Margin
#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

References

  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.