2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
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All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Registered1,302,266
Turnout86.19%
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Neiphiu Rio Viswesül Pusa
Party NPF INC
Leader since 2002 1993
Leader's seat Northern Angami-II South Angami-II
Seats before 19 21
Seats won 26 23
Seat change Increase7 Increase2
Popular vote 32.58% 35.16
CM before election

President's rule

 Elected CM

Neiphiu Rio
NPF

Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in February 2008 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Nagaland, India. The Indian National Congress won the most votes, while the Nagaland Peoples Front won the most seats and Neiphiu Rio was appointed as the Chief Minister of Nagaland. The number of constituencies was set as 60 by the recommendation of the Delimitation Commission of India.[1]

Voters queuing up in Kohima to cast their votes for the election.

Result

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PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Indian National Congress411,10035.1623Increase2
Nagaland Peoples Front380,96432.5826Increase7
Bharatiya Janata Party96,6588.272Decrease5
Rashtriya Janata Dal74,2986.350New
Nationalist Congress Party45,3973.882Increase2
Janata Dal (Secular)3,6710.310New
Janata Dal (United)3,2430.280Decrease3
Lok Jan Shakti Party2,9600.250New
United Naga Democratic Party2,5830.220New
Adarsh Political Party810.010New
Independents148,29712.687Increase3
Total1,169,252100.00600
Valid votes1,169,25299.84
Invalid/blank votes1,8960.16
Total votes1,171,148100.00
Registered voters/turnout1,302,26689.93
Source: ECI[2]

Results by constituency

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  • Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituency[3]
Assembly Constituency Turnout Winner Runner Up Margin
#k Names % Candidate Party Votes % Candidate Party Votes %
1 Dimapur I 80.83% K. L. Chishi INC 8,700 60.16% Atomi NPF 4,774 33.01% 3,926
2 Dimapur II 75.13% S. I. Jamir INC 17,954 54.16% Savi Liegise NPF 15,195 45.84% 2,759
3 Dimapur III 78.77% Azheto Zhimomi INC 7,874 50.16% L. Inazhe Sema RJD 4,871 31.03% 3,003
4 Ghaspani I 81.86% Y. Hewoto Awomi INC 17,646 36.58% H. Khekiho Zhimomi NPF 16,132 33.45% 1,514
5 Ghaspani II 83.65% K. Hollohon Independent 8,312 35.61% Rokonicha NPF 6,661 28.54% 1,651
6 Tening 86.42% Tarie Zeliang INC 15,224 59.59% K. Samuel Medaliang NPF 10,323 40.41% 4,901
7 Peren 87.45% T. R. Zeliang NPF 14,959 57.45% Vatsu Meru INC 11,080 42.55% 3,879
8 Western Angami 76.73% Kiyanilie Peseyie NPF 6,284 40.62% Achubu INC 4,854 31.37% 1,430
9 Kohima Town 74.48% Neikiesalie Nicky Kire NPF 16,197 58.09% Z. Obed INC 9,094 32.61% 7,103
10 Northern Angami I 76.09% Shürhozelie Liezietsu NPF 6,229 37.50% Prasielie Pienyu Independent 5,256 31.64% 973
11 Northern Angami II 83.41% Neiphiu Rio NPF 13,641 82.57% Sevetso INC 2,880 17.43% 10,761
12 Tseminyü 95.66% R. Khing NPF 8,216 33.71% Levi Rengma Independent 8,150 33.44% 66
13 Pughoboto 91.85% Joshua Achumi INC 6,853 44.24% Y. Vikheho Swu NPF 6,421 41.46% 432
14 Southern Angami I 87.10% Vikho-o Yhoshü NPF 6,774 57.50% Medokul Sophie INC 5,006 42.50% 1,768
15 Southern Angami II 84.22% Viswesül Pusa INC 5,116 37.47% Atha Vizol NPF 4,598 33.68% 518
16 Pfütsero 71.07% Neiba Kronu NPF 9,617 52.88% Kewekhape Therie INC 8,204 45.11% 1,413
17 Chizami 94.78% Deo Nukhu INC 8,117 39.16% Kewezu NPF 7,942 38.31% 175
18 Chozuba 87.94% Chotisuh Sazo Independent 8,754 37.56% Vaprumu Demo INC 7,402 31.76% 1,352
19 Phek 79.45% Küzholuzo Nienü NPF 10,919 55.43% Dezoto Rhakho RJD 4,643 23.57% 6,276
20 Meluri 91.54% Yitachu NPF 11,121 57.50% Penthu INC 8,183 42.31% 2,938
21 Tuli 69.61% L. Temjen Jamir NPF 4,411 28.45% T. Tali Independent 4,231 27.29% 180
22 Arkakong 86.38% Nuklutoshi NPF 9,035 45.40% Takatiba Masa Ao INC 8,455 42.49% 580
23 Impur 92.72% Nungsangyapang INC 10,373 61.42% T. N. Mannen RJD 6,184 36.61% 4,189
24 Angetyongpang 84.70% Tongpang Ozüküm INC 8,304 53.46% Jongshilemba RJD 7,069 45.51% 1,235
25 Mongoya 83.87% Ngangshi K. Ao Independent 7,325 53.14% S. Supongmeren Jamir INC 4,291 31.13% 3,034
26 Aonglenden 75.98% Nungshizenba INC 4,380 47.01% Imtikümzük Longkümer Independent 2,841 30.49% 1,539
27 Mokokchung Town 79.70% Chubatoshi Apok Jamir INC 2,085 42.94% Aolepden Independent 1,459 30.05% 626
28 Koridang 86.03% Imkong L. Imchen NPF 10,144 52.00% T. Chenung Longchar Independent 8,947 45.87% 1,197
29 Jangpetkong 86.16% I. Imkong INC 7,721 58.80% Longrineken NPF 5,410 41.20% 2,311
30 Alongtaki 84.30% Sakusangba NPF 9,521 59.75% Tiameren Aier INC 5,637 35.37% 3,884
31 Akuluto 96.50% Kheto INC 7,100 64.63% Khetoho NPF 3,885 35.37% 3,215
32 Atoizu 89.04% Doshehe Y. Sema NPF 8,188 51.79% Mghato Achumi INC 7,622 48.21% 566
33 Suruhoto 91.11% Shetoyi Independent 7,053 52.83% Khutovi INC 6,257 46.87% 796
34 Aghunato 90.18% Tokheho Yepthomi INC 6,997 52.93% Pukhayi NPF 6,223 47.07% 774
35 Zünheboto 79.81% K. C. Nihoshe Independent 9,592 52.10% S. Hukavi Zhimomi INC 8,403 45.65% 1,189
36 Satakha 84.31% G. Kaito Aye NPF 7,621 56.33% Inavi INC 5,909 43.67% 1,712
37 Tyüi 96.57% Yanthungo Patton BJP 6,172 30.72% Yankithung Yanthan INC 5,335 26.56% 837
38 Wokha 83.54% Chumben Murry NCP 14,181 42.45% T. M. Lotha BJP 8,270 24.76% 5,911
39 Sanis 95.80% Ralanthung Yanthan NPF 5,114 22.75% T. L. Merry BJP 4,037 17.96% 1,077
40 Bhandari 93.30% Wochumo Kithan NPF 6,059 25.91% Mmhonlümo Kikon NCP 4,301 18.40% 1,758
41 Tizit 89.31% Aloh INC 8,463 50.12% Tingkup NPF 6,284 37.22% 2,179
42 Wakching 97.51% M. C. Konyak BJP 7,476 38.88% Yona INC 6,213 32.31% 1,263
43 Tapi 89.58% Lanpha Konyak INC 6,941 53.81% Noke Wangnao NPF 5,957 46.19% 984
44 Phomching 93.17% Kongam INC 8,802 48.28% Pohwang Konyak BJP 7,773 42.63% 1,029
45 Tehok 92.83% C. L. John NPF 7,829 53.29% Shaboh INC 6,426 43.74% 1,403
46 Mon Town 86.44% Chingwang Konyak INC 10,316 58.00% N. Thongwang Konyak NPF 7,136 40.12% 3,180
47 Aboi 96.83% Nyeiwang Konyak NPF 5,415 51.83% E. Eshak Konyak RJD 4,799 45.94% 616
48 Moka 94.86% E. E. Pangteang NPF 8,256 52.97% A. Nyamnyei Konyak INC 6,190 39.72% 2,066
49 Tamlu 99.67% P. Dako Phom Independent 17,860 53.53% B. S. Nganlang Phom INC 12,932 38.76% 4,928
50 Longleng 96.18% S. Pangnyu Phom NCP 13,535 36.84% T. L. Semdok RJD 11,309 30.78% 2,226
51 Noksen 78.47% H. Chuba Chang INC 2,988 32.55% C. M. Chang NPF 2,905 31.64% 83
52 Longkhim Chare 97.67% S. Kyukhangba Sangtam INC 7,437 38.57% Imtilemba Sangtam BJP 6,474 33.57% 963
53 Tuensang Sadar I 70.79% P. Chuba INC 9,230 56.22% Nungsanglemba Chang BJP 4,078 24.84% 5,152
54 Tuensang Sadar II 94.02% Kejong Chang INC 7,628 43.58% Rhakila NCP 7,275 41.56% 353
55 Tobu 95.22% Naiba Konyak NPF 10,017 58.26% Bongkhao INC 7,176 41.74% 2,841
56 Noklak 92.05% Puthai Longon NPF 7,939 60.18% Sedem Khaming INC 2,167 16.43% 5,772
57 Thonoknyu 91.12% S. Heno Khiamniungan NPF 5,600 34.58% Pongom Independent 3,432 21.19% 2,168
58 Shamator–Chessore 92.38% R. Tohanba NPF 9,315 48.54% K. Yamakam INC 6,922 36.07% 2,393
59 Seyochung–Sitimi 96.70% C. Kipili Sangtam Independent 8,054 38.18% Sethricho Shihote INC 6,754 32.02% 1,300
60 Pungro–Kiphire 93.31% T. Torechu NPF 13,275 49.56% R. L. Akamba INC 9,308 34.75% 3,967

See also

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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, 2008 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Report on the General Election to the 11th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2008" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2022.
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