1974 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election explained

Election Name:1974 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
Country:India
Type:legislative
Vote Type:Popular
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1969 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
Previous Year:1969
Election Date:1216 February 1974
Next Election:1977 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
Next Year:1977
Seats For Election:All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
Majority Seats:31
Leader2:Hokishe Sema
Leaders Seat2:Akuluto
Party2:Nagaland Nationalist Organisation
Seats Before2:22
Popular Vote2:35.71%
Seat Change2:1
Seats2:23
Leader1:Vizol Koso
Leaders Seat1:Southern Angami-II
Party1:United Democratic Alliance (Nagaland)
Seats Before1:10
Popular Vote1:30.01%
Seat Change1:New
Seats1:25
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Before Party:Nagaland Nationalist Organisation
Before Election:Hokishe Sema
After Party:United Democratic Alliance (Nagaland)
After Election:Vizol Koso

Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in February 1974 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Nagaland, India. United Democratic Front won the most number of seats and Vizol Koso was appointed as the Chief Minister of Nagaland.

After the previous election in 1969, the number of constituencies in Nagaland were increased from 40 to 60, following the recommendation of the Delimitation Commission of India.[1]

Results

Results by constituency

  • Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituency

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Assembly ConstituencyTurnout WinnerRunner UpMargin
  1. k
Names%CandidatePartydata-sort-type=number Votes%CandidatePartydata-sort-type=number Votes%
1 49.43% Mhaile Peseyie Gobinda 3,603 62.93% Gobinda Ch. Paira 1,940 33.89% 1,663
2 49.46% Lhomithi Sema 3,689 55.52% Neisatuo Kiditsu 2,166 32.60% 1,523
3 83.62% Dabalal Mech 1,780 50.23% Sompurno Kachari 1,300 36.68% 480
4 61.13% Lhouvisier 995 17.58% Niza Naleo 988 17.46% 7
5 76.97% Rokonicha 1,815 36.43% Langkam 1,715 34.42% 100
6 86.81% N. Azu Mewmai 1,730 30.28% Jangkhosei Hangsingh 1,640 28.71% 90
7 73.38% Kielu 1,712 37.40% Longbe 1,456 31.80% 256
8 64.54% T. N. Angami 2,294 53.86% S. Liegise 1,671 39.23% 623
9 44.99% 2,776 63.95% Lhoukruo 825 19.00% 1,951
10 65.02% 2,138 55.17% Mezhuvilie 1,152 29.73% 986
11 78.72% K. V. Keditsu 2,201 32.35% Zakio Metha 1,931 28.38% 270
12 84.26% Rushulo 2,564 50.27% Riga Thong 2,472 48.47% 92
13 84.47% Huska Sumi 2,536 49.97% Hosheto Sema 1,544 30.42% 992
14 72.92% Vitsonie 1,916 47.85% Kehozhol Khieya 1,441 35.99% 475
15 75.85% 2,410 62.18% Pusazo 934 24.10% 1,476
16 72.60% Weprenyi Kapfo 1,969 39.49% Vepari 1,421 28.50% 548
17 87.21% Yevehu Lohe 1,262 22.56% Soyie 1,241 22.19% 21
18 80.78% Vamuzo Phesao 4,445 56.67% Neitsutso Thevo 3,217 41.01% 1,228
19 80.52% Melhupra Vero 2,339 40.93% Zalhuzu Vasa 2,010 35.17% 329
20 85.37% Rasutho 1,250 25.63% Marhutho 1,180 24.19% 70
21 79.97% Merachiba 3,198 51.23% Pangerwati 2,967 47.53% 231
22 84.53% R. C. Chiten Jamir 3,521 50.66% Tsukjeuwati 3,374 48.55% 147
23 78.41% Koramoa Jamir 2,962 37.54% Karha 1,946 24.66% 1,016
24 75.61% Sentichuba 2,213 43.25% Limasangwa 1,562 30.53% 651
25 70.04% Imtimeren 2,347 49.11% Temjensoba 1,293 27.06% 1,054
26 71.21% Chubatoshi 2,148 45.87% Bendamgangshi 1,416 30.24% 732
27 46.64% R. Lisen Ao 656 42.05% Limatemjen 379 24.29% 277
28 83.71% Tajenyuba Ao 2,531 36.94% N. Subong 1,566 22.86% 965
29 75.11% Imchalemba Ao 2,602 36.99% Arienba 1,559 22.16% 1,043
30 82.85% Bendangtoshi Ao 2,084 38.73% Zulutemba Jamit 1,211 22.51% 873
31 - Elected Unopposed
32 81.30% N. Yeshito Chishi 2,185 38.43% Kiyekhu Shikhu 2,055 36.15% 130
33 78.44% Nihovi Sema 2,757 47.84% Choito Sema 1,679 29.13% 1,078
34 84.78% Iheze Sema 3,137 60.62% Visheto Sema 1,879 36.31% 1,258
35 78.09% Tokheho Sema 1,851 37.29% Ghutoshe Sema 1,575 31.73% 276
36 83.24% Hokheto Sema 2,678 46.67% K. Yeshiito Sema 2,155 37.56% 523
37 88.39% T. A. Ngullie 1,603 31.24% Khyomo Lotha 1,130 22.02% 473
38 80.49% Mhao Lotha 1,667 33.98% N. L. Odyuo 1,203 24.52% 464
39 87.66% Mhonshan 1,330 25.61% T. Nchibemo Ngullie 1,243 23.94% 87
40 86.57% Mhondamo Kithan 2,434 49.62% Tsenlamo Kikon 2,416 49.26% 18
41 77.07% P. Enyei Konyak 1,553 46.15% Chingai 1,237 36.76% 316
42 88.09% Chingwang Konyak 2,814 60.75% Shaopa 1,251 27.01% 1,563
43 75.83% 2,155 56.25% Mankho 1,006 26.26% 1,149
44 68.02% Wanpen 1,421 42.52% Powang 837 25.04% 584
45 84.13% Hentok 2,031 39.82% Manlem 1,517 29.74% 514
46 84.18% Tingnei Koynak 2,017 39.89% Methana Konyak 1,502 29.71% 515
47 85.93% Nyeiwang Konyak 2,324 49.30% Longneim 2,209 46.86% 115
48 65.70% Anden 1,840 47.85% S. Manwai 983 25.57% 857
49 90.78% Wokshing 1,687 31.69% Bangjak Phom 1,203 22.60% 484
50 82.98% N. Metpong Phom 1,618 25.23% A. L. Chongko Phom 1,381 21.53% 237
51 92.06% I. L. Chingmak 2,416 60.04% C. Chongshen Chang 1,535 38.15% 881
52 86.75% L. J. Toshi Sangtam 2,663 38.50% Horang 2,436 35.22% 227
53 46.51% H. Sao Chang 1,229 32.10% Chiten Sangtam 1,118 29.20% 111
54 80.43% M. Yanchu Chang 2,177 44.06% Zutchu Loyem 1,388 28.09% 789
55 - Nuklo Elected Unopposed
56 62.05% Tochi Hanso 1,692 36.89% N. Thangong 1,634 35.62% 58
57 77.14% Mongchua Khiamungan 1,664 34.57% M. T. Mongba 979 20.34% 685
58 68.54% P. Monokiu 2,473 48.62% K. Zungkum Yimchunger 1,189 23.38% 1,284
59 82.36% Zhetovi 1,854 32.46% Kichingse 1,364 23.88% 490
60 82.05% T. Rothrong 1,744 35.19% Kechingkam 1,498 30.23% 246

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DPACO (1976) - Archive Delimitation Orders - Election Commission of India . December 9, 2020.