2013 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

2013 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
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All 60 to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Turnout91.62%
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Leader Neiphiu Rio Tokheho Yepthomi
Party NPF INC
Alliance NDA UPA
Leader's seat Northern Angami-II Dimapur - III
Last election 26 23
Seats won 38 8
Seat change Increase 12 Decrease 15
Popular vote 272,515
Percentage 47.0% 24.9%
Seatwise result map of the election
Structure of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly after the election
Chief Minister before election

Neiphiu Rio
NPF

Chief Minister after election

Neiphiu Rio
NPF

An election was held on 23 February 2013 to elect the Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from each of the 60 Assembly Constituencies (ACs) in the state of Nagaland in India.

Background

The mandate of the 11th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, formed after the 2008 election, expired on 10 March 2013.[1] Hence, the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly election was announced by the Election Commission of India.[2]

A poll officer checking the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) before elections in Kohima.

After the scrutiny of the nomination papers put up by the candidates, 188 candidates in total were able to contest for a total of 60 seats.[3]

Results

A total of 1,098,007 people voted out of an eligible electorate of 1,198,449, representing a turnout of 90.19%.[4]

Parties and coalitions Popular vote Seats
Votes % ±pp Won +/−
Nagaland People's Front (NPF) 515,059 47.0 Increase13.4 38 Increase12
Indian National Congress (INC) 272,515 24.9 Decrease11.4 8 Decrease15
Independents (IND) 194,314 17.8 Increase4.7 8 Increase1
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) 66,277 6.1 Increase2.0 4 Increase2
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 19,121 1.8 Decrease3.6 1 Decrease1
Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) 18,049 1.7 Increase1.4 1 Increase1
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) 5,446 0.5 Decrease6.1 0 Steady
United Naga Democratic Party (UNDP) 4,071 0.4 Increase0.2 0 Steady
Total 1,094,852 100.00 60 ±0

Results by constituency

  • Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituency[5]
Assembly Constituency Turnout Winner Runner Up Margin
#k Names % Candidate Party Votes % Candidate Party Votes %
1 Dimapur I 81.48% Tovihoto Ayemi NPF 6,952 42.93% K. L. Chishi INC 5,114 31.58% 1,838
2 Dimapur II 80.26% S. I. Jamir INC 14,151 37.90% Savi Liegise Independent 12,536 33.58% 1,615
3 Dimapur III 86.75% Tokheho Yepthomi INC 12,809 53.22% Azheto Zhimomi NPF 10,778 44.78% 2,031
4 Ghaspani I 87.77% Jacob Zhimomi Independent 26,287 51.00% H. Khekiho Zhimomi NPF 25,255 49.00% 1,032
5 Ghaspani II 89.44% Zhaleo Rio NPF 11,189 41.17% Y. Hewoto Awomi INC 8,801 32.38% 2,388
6 Tening 94.17% Namri Nchang NPF 9,151 33.48% Tarie Zeliang INC 8,003 29.28% 1,148
7 Peren 89.83% T. R. Zeliang NPF 13,627 54.00% Iherie Ndang INC 10,991 43.56% 2,636
8 Western Angami 82.99% Kiyanilie Peseyie NPF 5,969 44.17% Asu Keyho INC 4,969 36.77% 1,000
9 Kohima Town 81.20% Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire NPF 15,506 63.66% Dr. Er. Vikuotuolie Angami Independent 8,795 36.11% 6,711
10 Northern Angami I 87.15% Khriehu Liezietsu NPF 8,232 57.48% Prasielie Pienyu INC 6,072 42.40% 2,160
11 Northern Angami II 94.00% Neiphiu Rio NPF 15,305 85.30% Kevise Sogotsu INC 2,634 14.68% 12,671
12 Tseminyü 95.98% Er. Levi Rengma Independent 9,212 37.59% R. Khing NPF 8,444 34.46% 768
13 Pughoboto 94.72% Y. Vikheho Swu NPF 7,208 59.16% Joshua Achumi INC 4,922 40.40% 2,286
14 Southern Angami I 92.24% Vikho-o Yhoshü NPF 8,413 68.07% Nagakul Tase INC 3,921 31.72% 4,492
15 Southern Angami II 92.57% Kropol Vitsu NPF 10,626 67.21% Viswesül Pusa INC 5,175 32.73% 5,451
16 Pfütsero 93.88% Neiba Kronu NPF 6,636 32.21% Kewekhape Therie INC 5,949 28.88% 687
17 Chizami 94.64% Deo Nukhu NPF 5,695 34.37% Kevechutso Doulo Independent 5,253 31.70% 442
18 Chozuba 94.75% Dr. Chotisuh Sazo NPF 14,104 57.85% Vaprumu Demo INC 7,703 31.59% 6,401
19 Phek 90.82% Küzholuzo Nienü NPF 11,447 56.55% Er. Vekho Swuro Independent 7,559 37.34% 3,888
20 Meluri 95.29% Yitachu NPF 12,030 64.57% Khuosatho INC 6,479 34.78% 5,551
21 Tuli 91.84% Amenba Yaden Independent 7,408 45.36% L. Temjen Jamir NPF 4,659 28.53% 2,749
22 Arkakong 94.15% Nuklutoshi NPF 8,544 54.61% Takatiba Masa Ao INC 7,094 45.34% 1,450
23 Impur 95.94% Dr. Imtiwapang Aier INC 6,122 62.94% T. N. Mannen NPF 3,597 36.98% 2,525
24 Angetyongpang 91.90% S. Chuba Longkumer Independent 5,480 40.13% Sashimar NPF 5,068 37.11% 412
25 Mongoya 87.52% Merentoshi R. Jamir NPF 8,808 67.89% Dr. Ngangshi K. Ao INC 4,125 31.79% 4,683
26 Aonglenden 85.84% Imtikümzük Longkümer INC 5,604 54.64% Toshipokba NPF 4,633 45.17% 971
27 Mokokchung Town 86.15% Chubatoshi Apok Jamir INC 2,229 44.50% Rosemtong NPF 2,182 43.56% 47
28 Koridang 96.40% Imkong L. Imchen NPF 11,869 65.34% T. Chalukumba Ao Independent 6,134 33.77% 5,735
29 Jangpetkong 88.85% Longrineken NPF 3,117 32.64% E. T. Sunup Independent 2,961 31.00% 156
30 Alongtaki 92.98% Dr. Benjongliba Aier NPF 7,087 55.13% Moatoshi Longkumer Independent 5,596 43.53% 1,491
31 Akuluto 94.74% Khekaho INC 6,070 59.73% Kazheto Kinimi NPF 4,087 40.22% 1,983
32 Atoizu 96.17% Picto Shohe Independent 8,965 57.99% Doshehe Y. Sema NPF 5,681 36.75% 3,284
33 Suruhoto 95.02% Shetoyi NPF 6,952 51.30% Kiyezhe Aye INC 6,547 48.31% 405
34 Aghunato 88.34% Pukhayi NPF 6,902 52.87% Hukiye N. Tissica INC 6,141 47.04% 761
35 Zünheboto 87.71% S. Hukavi Zhimomi INC 6,827 36.13% Dr. K. C. Nihoshe NPF 6,550 34.66% 277
36 Satakha 91.01% G. Kaito Aye NPF 10,873 74.55% Vitoho Zhimomi INC 3,705 25.40% 7,168
37 Tyüi 95.33% Yanthungo Patton NPF 11,525 56.99% Yankithung Yanthan INC 5,985 29.60% 5,540
38 Wokha 94.04% Dr. T. M. Lotha NCP 16,401 50.88% Dr. Chumben Murry NPF 14,919 46.28% 1,482
39 Sanis 97.79% N. Thomas Lotha Independent 6,983 32.15% Nkhao Lotha RJD 5,413 24.92% 1,570
40 Bhandari 97.91% Mmhonlümo Kikon NCP 8,183 33.26% Achumbemo Kikon Independent 7,929 32.23% 254
41 Tizit 91.97% P. Paiwang Konyak BJP 7,967 46.92% Aloh NPF 4,991 29.40% 2,976
42 Wakching 95.33% Y. M. Yollow Konyak Independent 10,063 54.95% M. C. Konyak NPF 8,248 45.04% 1,815
43 Tapi 88.29% Noke Wangnao NPF 6,998 53.75% Lanpha Konyak INC 4,319 33.17% 2,679
44 Phomching 96.96% Pohwang Konyak NPF 10,499 55.81% K. Konngam Konyak INC 8,062 42.85% 2,437
45 Tehok 91.43% C. L. John NPF 10,917 77.27% W. Wongyuh Konyak INC 3,026 21.42% 7,891
46 Mon Town 92.45% N. Thongwang Konyak NPF 6,870 37.29% Y. Mankhao Konyak INC 6,596 35.81% 274
47 Aboi 94.34% E. Eshak Konyak INC 4,599 43.32% Nyeiwang Konyak NPF 3,906 36.79% 693
48 Moka 96.57% E. E. Pangteang NPF 10,649 64.56% Longang INC 5,824 35.31% 4,825
49 Tamlu 98.22% B. S. Nganlang Phom JD(U) 7,276 51.23% Nyemli Phom NPF 5,398 38.01% 1,878
50 Longleng 97.15% S. Pangnyu Phom NPF 13,171 59.30% T.L. Semdok NCP 8,936 40.24% 4,235
51 Noksen 94.53% C. M. Chang NPF 5,602 49.02% Y. Lima Onen Chang NCP 4,510 39.47% 1,092
52 Longkhim Chare 98.60% A. Imtilemba Sangtam NCP 7,273 36.28% Thrinimong Sangtam INC 5,814 29.00% 1,459
53 Tuensang Sadar I 76.09% Toyang Changkong Chang Independent 9,534 56.74% L. Elam Chang NPF 7,262 43.22% 2,272
54 Tuensang Sadar II 91.59% Kejong Chang NPF 5,268 29.49% I. N. Mongba INC 4,699 26.30% 569
55 Tobu 97.22% Naiba Konyak NPF 10,118 56.21% Bongkhao INC 7,881 43.79% 2,237
56 Noklak 97.84% Puthai Longon NPF 9,168 60.74% H. Haiying INC 5,863 38.84% 3,305
57 Thonoknyu 97.47% L. Khumo Khiamniungan NCP 7,963 44.62% S. Heno Khiamniungan NPF 6,656 37.29% 1,307
58 Shamator–Chessore 86.87% R. Tohanba NPF 6,602 43.12% K. Yimso Yimchunger JD(U) 3,688 24.09% 2,914
59 Seyochung–Sitimi 97.96% C. Kipili Sangtam NPF 12,507 57.63% Tsasepi Sangtam INC 9,108 41.97% 3,399
60 Pungro–Kiphire 92.98% T. Torechu NPF 15,894 57.27% R. Tsapikiu Sangtam INC 11,349 40.89% 4,545

See also

References

  1. ^ "Welcome to Election Commission of India". Eci.nic.in. Retrieved 19 February 2013.
  2. ^ Schedule for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura and bye-elections to fill casual vacancies in the State Legislative Assemblies. Election Commission of India.
  3. ^ TNN (11 February 2013). "Unprecedented security ring for Nagaland election". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013.
  4. ^ "STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 2013 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NAGALAND" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
  5. ^ "Report on the General Election to the 11th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2013" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 November 2022.