2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

26 February 2008

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]

Result

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Indian National Congress411,10035.1623+2
Nagaland Peoples Front380,96432.5826+7
Bharatiya Janata Party96,6588.272–5
Rashtriya Janata Dal74,2986.350New
Nationalist Congress Party45,3973.882+2
Janata Dal (Secular)3,6710.310New
Janata Dal (United)3,2430.280–3
Lok Jan Shakti Party2,9600.250New
United Naga Democratic Party2,5830.220New
Adarsh Political Party810.010New
Independents148,29712.687+3
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

  • 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 %
1Dimapur I 80.83%K. L. Chishi INC8,70060.16%Atomi NPF4,77433.01%3,926
2Dimapur II75.13%S. I. Jamir INC17,95454.16%Savi Liegise NPF15,19545.84%2,759
3Dimapur III78.77%Azheto Zhimomi INC7,87450.16%L. Inazhe Sema RJD4,87131.03%3,003
4Ghaspani I81.86%Y. Hewoto Awomi INC17,64636.58%H. Khekiho Zhimomi NPF16,13233.45%1,514
5Ghaspani II83.65%K. Hollohon Independent8,31235.61%Rokonicha NPF6,66128.54%1,651
6Tening86.42%Tarie Zeliang INC15,22459.59%K. Samuel Medaliang NPF10,32340.41%4,901
7Peren87.45%T. R. Zeliang NPF14,95957.45%Vatsu Meru INC11,08042.55%3,879
8Western Angami76.73%Kiyanilie Peseyie NPF6,28440.62%Achubu INC4,85431.37%1,430
9Kohima Town74.48%Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire NPF16,19758.09%Z. Obed INC9,09432.61%7,103
10Northern Angami I76.09%Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu NPF6,22937.50%Prasielie Pienyu Independent5,25631.64%973
11Northern Angami II83.41%Neiphiu Rio NPF13,64182.57%Sevetso INC2,88017.43%10,761
12Tseminyü95.66%R. Khing NPF8,21633.71%Er. Levi Rengma Independent8,15033.44%66
13Pughoboto91.85%Joshua Achumi INC6,85344.24%Y. Vikheho Swu NPF6,42141.46%432
14Southern Angami I87.10%Vikho-o Yhoshü NPF6,77457.50%Medokul Sophie INC5,00642.50%1,768
15Southern Angami II84.22%Viswesül Pusa INC5,11637.47%Dr. Atha Vizol NPF4,59833.68%518
16Pfütsero71.07%Neiba Kronu NPF9,61752.88%Kewekhape Therie INC8,20445.11%1,413
17Chizami94.78%Deo Nukhu INC8,11739.16%Kewezu NPF7,94238.31%175
18Chozuba87.94%Dr. Chotisuh Sazo Independent8,75437.56%Vaprumu Demo INC7,40231.76%1,352
19Phek79.45%Küzholuzo Nienü NPF10,91955.43%Dezoto Rhakho RJD4,64323.57%6,276
20Meluri91.54%Yitachu NPF11,12157.50%Penthu INC8,18342.31%2,938
21Tuli69.61%L. Temjen Jamir NPF4,41128.45%T. Tali Independent4,23127.29%180
22Arkakong86.38%Nuklutoshi NPF9,03545.40%Takatiba Masa Ao INC8,45542.49%580
23Impur92.72%Nungsangyapang INC10,37361.42%T. N. Mannen RJD6,18436.61%4,189
24Angetyongpang84.70%Tongpang Ozüküm INC8,30453.46%Jongshilemba RJD7,06945.51%1,235
25Mongoya83.87%Dr. Ngangshi K. Ao Independent7,32553.14%Supongmeren INC4,29131.13%3,034
26Aonglenden75.98%Nungshizenba INC4,38047.01%Imtikümzük Longkümer Independent2,84130.49%1,539
27Mokokchung Town79.70%Chubatoshi Apok Jamir INC2,08542.94%Aolepden Independent1,45930.05%626
28Koridang86.03%Imkong L. Imchen NPF10,14452.00%T. Chenung Longchar Independent8,94745.87%1,197
29Jangpetkong86.16%I. Imkong INC7,72158.80%Longrineken NPF5,41041.20%2,311
30Alongtaki84.30%Sakusangba NPF9,52159.75%Tiameren Aier INC5,63735.37%3,884
31Akuluto96.50%Kheto INC7,10064.63%Khetoho NPF3,88535.37%3,215
32Atoizu89.04%Doshehe Y. Sema NPF8,18851.79%Mghato Achumi INC7,62248.21%566
33Suruhoto91.11%Shetoyi Independent7,05352.83%Khutovi INC6,25746.87%796
34Aghunato90.18%Tokheho Yepthomi INC6,99752.93%Pukhayi NPF6,22347.07%774
35Zünheboto79.81%Dr. K. C. Nihoshe Independent9,59252.10%S. Hukavi Zhimomi INC8,40345.65%1,189
36Satakha84.31%G. Kaito Aye NPF7,62156.33%Inavi INC5,90943.67%1,712
37Tyüi96.57%Yanthungo Patton BJP6,17230.72%Yankithung Yanthan INC5,33526.56%837
38Wokha83.54%Dr. Chumben Murry NCP14,18142.45%Dr. T. M. Lotha BJP8,27024.76%5,911
39Sanis95.80%Ralanthung Yanthan NPF5,11422.75%T. L. Merry BJP4,03717.96%1,077
40Bhandari93.30%Wochumo Kithan NPF6,05925.91%Mmhonlümo Kikon NCP4,30118.40%1,758
41Tizit89.31%Aloh INC8,46350.12%Tingkup NPF6,28437.22%2,179
42Wakching97.51%M. C. Konyak BJP7,47638.88%Yona INC6,21332.31%1,263
43Tapi89.58%Lanpha Konyak INC6,94153.81%Noke Wangnao NPF5,95746.19%984
44Phomching93.17%Kongam INC8,80248.28%Pohwang Konyak BJP7,77342.63%1,029
45Tehok92.83%C. L. John NPF7,82953.29%Shaboh INC6,42643.74%1,403
46Mon Town86.44%Chingwang INC10,31658.00%N. Thongwang Konyak NPF7,13640.12%3,180
47Aboi96.83%Nyeiwang Konyak NPF5,41551.83%E. Eshak Konyak RJD4,79945.94%616
48Moka94.86%E. E. Pangteang NPF8,25652.97%A. Nyamnyei Konyak INC6,19039.72%2,066
49Tamlu99.67%P. Dako Phom Independent17,86053.53%B. S. Nganlang Phom INC12,93238.76%4,928
50Longleng96.18%S. Pangnyu Phom NCP13,53536.84%Er. T. L. Semdok RJD11,30930.78%2,226
51Noksen78.47%H. Chuba Chang INC2,98832.55%C. M. Chang NPF2,90531.64%83
52Longkhim Chare97.67%S. Kyukhangba Sangtam INC7,43738.57%Imtilemba Sangtam BJP6,47433.57%963
53Tuensang Sadar I70.79%P. Chuba INC9,23056.22%Nungsanglemba Chang BJP4,07824.84%5,152
54Tuensang Sadar II94.02%Kejong Chang INC7,62843.58%Rhakila NCP7,27541.56%353
55Tobu95.22%Naiba Konyak NPF10,01758.26%Bongkhao INC7,17641.74%2,841
56Noklak92.05%P. Longon NPF7,93960.18%Sedem Khaming INC2,16716.43%5,772
57Thonoknyu91.12%S. Heno Khiamniungan NPF5,60034.58%Pongom Independent3,43221.19%2,168
58Shamator–Chessore92.38%R. Tohanba NPF9,31548.54%K. Yamakam INC6,92236.07%2,393
59Seyochung–Sitimi96.70%C. Kipili Sangtam Independent8,05438.18%Sethricho Shihote INC6,75432.02%1,300
60Pungro–Kiphire93.31%T. Torechu NPF13,27549.56%R. L. Akamba INC9,30834.75%3,967

See also

References

  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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