2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election explained

Election Name:2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
Country:India
Type:legislative
Vote Type:Popular
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2003 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
Previous Year:2003
Election Date:26 February 2008
Next Election:2013 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
Next Year:2013
Seats For Election:All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
Majority Seats:31
Turnout:86.19%
Image1:File:Nagaland Chief Minister, Shri. Neiphiu Rio, at the National Development Council 52nd meeting, Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi on December 9, 2006.jpg
Leader1:Neiphiu Rio
Leaders Seat1:Northern Angami-II
Party1:Naga People's Front
Leader Since1:2002
Seats Before1:19
Popular Vote1:32.58%
Seat Change1:7
Seats1:26
Leader2:Viswesül Pusa
Leaders Seat2:South Angami-II
Party2:Indian National Congress
Leader Since2:1993
Seats Before2:21
Popular Vote2:35.16
Seat Change2:2
Seats2:23
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Before Election:President's rule
After Party:Nagaland People's Front
After Election:Neiphiu Rio

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

Results by constituency

  • Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituency[2]

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Assembly ConstituencyTurnout WinnerRunner UpMargin
  1. k
Names%CandidatePartydata-sort-type=number Votes%CandidatePartydata-sort-type=number Votes%
1 80.83% 8,700 60.16% Atomi 4,774 33.01% 3,926
2 75.13% S. I. Jamir 17,954 54.16% Savi Liegise 15,195 45.84% 2,759
3 78.77% Azheto Zhimomi 7,874 50.16% L. Inazhe Sema 4,871 31.03% 3,003
4 81.86% 17,646 36.58% 16,132 33.45% 1,514
5 83.65% K. Hollohon 8,312 35.61% Rokonicha 6,661 28.54% 1,651
6 86.42% Tarie Zeliang 15,224 59.59% K. Samuel Medaliang 10,323 40.41% 4,901
7 87.45% 14,959 57.45% Vatsu Meru 11,080 42.55% 3,879
8 76.73% 6,284 40.62% Achubu 4,854 31.37% 1,430
9 74.48% Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire 16,197 58.09% 9,094 32.61% 7,103
10 76.09% 6,229 37.50% Prasielie Pienyu 5,256 31.64% 973
11 83.41% 13,641 82.57% Sevetso 2,880 17.43% 10,761
12 95.66% R. Khing 8,216 33.71% Er. Levi Rengma 8,150 33.44% 66
13 91.85% Joshua Achumi 6,853 44.24% Y. Vikheho Swu 6,421 41.46% 432
14 87.10% 6,774 57.50% Medokul Sophie 5,006 42.50% 1,768
15 84.22% 5,116 37.47% Dr. Atha Vizol 4,598 33.68% 518
16 71.07% 9,617 52.88% Kewekhape Therie 8,204 45.11% 1,413
17 94.78% Deo Nukhu 8,117 39.16% Kewezu 7,942 38.31% 175
18 87.94% 8,754 37.56% Vaprumu Demo 7,402 31.76% 1,352
19 79.45% 10,919 55.43% Dezoto Rhakho 4,643 23.57% 6,276
20 91.54% 11,121 57.50% Penthu 8,183 42.31% 2,938
21 69.61% L. Temjen Jamir 4,411 28.45% T. Tali 4,231 27.29% 180
22 86.38% Nuklutoshi 9,035 45.40% Takatiba Masa Ao 8,455 42.49% 580
23 92.72% Nungsangyapang 10,373 61.42% T. N. Mannen 6,184 36.61% 4,189
24 84.70% 8,304 53.46% Jongshilemba 7,069 45.51% 1,235
25 83.87% Dr. Ngangshi K. Ao 7,325 53.14% Supongmeren 4,291 31.13% 3,034
26 75.98% Nungshizenba 4,380 47.01% 2,841 30.49% 1,539
27 79.70% 2,085 42.94% Aolepden 1,459 30.05% 626
28 86.03% 10,144 52.00% T. Chenung Longchar 8,947 45.87% 1,197
29 86.16% I. Imkong 7,721 58.80% Longrineken 5,410 41.20% 2,311
30 84.30% Sakusangba 9,521 59.75% Tiameren Aier 5,637 35.37% 3,884
31 96.50% Kheto 7,100 64.63% Khetoho 3,885 35.37% 3,215
32 89.04% Doshehe Y. Sema 8,188 51.79% Mghato Achumi 7,622 48.21% 566
33 91.11% Shetoyi 7,053 52.83% Khutovi 6,257 46.87% 796
34 90.18% Tokheho Yepthomi 6,997 52.93% Pukhayi 6,223 47.07% 774
35 79.81% Dr. K. C. Nihoshe 9,592 52.10% S. Hukavi Zhimomi 8,403 45.65% 1,189
36 84.31% 7,621 56.33% Inavi 5,909 43.67% 1,712
37 96.57% 6,172 30.72% Yankithung Yanthan 5,335 26.56% 837
38 83.54% Dr. Chumben Murry 14,181 42.45% 8,270 24.76% 5,911
39 95.80% Ralanthung Yanthan 5,114 22.75% T. L. Merry 4,037 17.96% 1,077
40 93.30% Wochumo Kithan 6,059 25.91% 4,301 18.40% 1,758
41 89.31% Aloh 8,463 50.12% Tingkup 6,284 37.22% 2,179
42 97.51% M. C. Konyak 7,476 38.88% Yona 6,213 32.31% 1,263
43 89.58% Lanpha Konyak 6,941 53.81% 5,957 46.19% 984
44 93.17% Kongam 8,802 48.28% Pohwang Konyak 7,773 42.63% 1,029
45 92.83% C. L. John 7,829 53.29% Shaboh 6,426 43.74% 1,403
46 86.44% Chingwang 10,316 58.00% N. Thongwang Konyak 7,136 40.12% 3,180
47 96.83% Nyeiwang Konyak 5,415 51.83% E. Eshak Konyak 4,799 45.94% 616
48 94.86% E. E. Pangteang 8,256 52.97% A. Nyamnyei Konyak 6,190 39.72% 2,066
49 99.67% P. Dako Phom 17,860 53.53% B. S. Nganlang Phom 12,932 38.76% 4,928
50 96.18% 13,535 36.84% Er. T. L. Semdok 11,309 30.78% 2,226
51 78.47% 2,988 32.55% 2,905 31.64% 83
52 97.67% S. Kyukhangba Sangtam 7,437 38.57% Imtilemba Sangtam 6,474 33.57% 963
53 70.79% P. Chuba 9,230 56.22% Nungsanglemba Chang 4,078 24.84% 5,152
54 94.02% 7,628 43.58% Rhakila 7,275 41.56% 353
55 95.22% Naiba Konyak 10,017 58.26% Bongkhao 7,176 41.74% 2,841
56 92.05% P. Longon 7,939 60.18% Sedem Khaming 2,167 16.43% 5,772
57 91.12% S. Heno Khiamniungan 5,600 34.58% Pongom 3,432 21.19% 2,168
58 92.38% R. Tohanba 9,315 48.54% K. Yamakam 6,922 36.07% 2,393
59 96.70% C. Kipili Sangtam 8,054 38.18% Sethricho Shihote 6,754 32.02% 1,300
60 93.31% 13,275 49.56% R. L. Akamba 9,308 34.75% 3,967

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DPACO (1976) - Archive Delimitation Orders . . December 9, 2020.
  2. Web site: Report on the General Election to the 11th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220128170532/https://ceo.nagaland.gov.in/ElectionFiles/NLA/11th_General_Election_Report_NLA_2008.pdf . 28 January 2022 . Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland.