2013 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

Indian state election February 2020 August 2018 2013 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election India parliamentary no 2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election 2008 23 February 2013 2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election 2018 91.62% All 60 to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly 31 NeiphiuRio.jpg 120 100 120 10 04 Neiphiu Rio Nagaland Peoples Front National Democratic Alliance (India) 26 38 47.0% 515,059 Northern Angami-II 12 Tokheho Yepthomi.jpg 120 100 120 10 0 Tokheho Yepthomi Dimapur - III Indian National Congress United Progressive Alliance 23 8 272,515 24.9% 15 Chief Minister Chief Minister after election Neiphiu Rio Nagaland People's Front Neiphiu Rio Nagaland People's Front 2013 Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election Result Map.svg 300px Seatwise result map of the election India Nagaland Legislative Assembly February 2013.svg Structure of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly after the election 300px 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. Hence, the elections to the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly was announced by the Election Commission of India on 11 January 2013. Consequently, the Model Code of Conduct came into force from that day in the state until the elections were concluded.Alam 2013 7 59 of the total 60 seats in the assembly are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates.2013 General Election 2013 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland https://www.jstor.org/stable/23527397 Economic and Political Weekly 48 24 81–82 0012-9976 Parties contested The incumbent NPF fielded candidates in all 60 seats.8 November 2013 147 candidates spent Rs 937.82 crore in 2013 Nagaland assembly poll https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/147-candidates-spent-rs-937-82-crore-in-2013-nagaland-assembly-poll/articleshow/25429599.cms live 8 January 2026 The Economic Times Press Trust of India The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) contested the elections with the intention to create a third front amidst the historical tussle between a national and regional party in the state elections. NCP president Neiba Ndang pitched the party as a 'national party with a regional mindset' against the 'shoddy development activities' of the incumbent Rio government.11 June 2012 NCP Nagaland for change https://www.morungexpress.com/ncp-nagaland-for-change 4 January 2026 The Morung Express BJP fought the elections in 11 seats.Kumar Ananth 31 January 2013 List: BJP candidates for Legislative Assembly Election 2013 for Nagaland https://www.bjp.org/pressreleases/list-bjp-candidates-legislative-assembly-election-2013-nagaland live https://web.archive.org/web/20260108075541/https://www.bjp.org/pressreleases/list-bjp-candidates-legislative-assembly-election-2013-nagaland 8 January 2026 8 January 2026 Bharatiya Janata Party PartyFlagSymbolLeaderSeats contestedNaga People's FrontNaga People's Front50px50pxNeiphiu Rio60Indian National CongressIndian National Congress50px50pxS. I. Jamir56Nationalist Congress PartyNationalist Congress Party 50pxNeiba Ndang15Bharatiya Janata PartyBharatiya Janata Party50px50pxNitin Gadkari11Janata Dal (United)Janata Dal (United)50px 50pxNitish Kumar3Rashtriya Janata DalRashtriya Janata Dal50px 50pxLalu Prasad Yadav2 Communist PartyUnited Naga Democratic Party50px 50px1 Electoral promises The BJP acknowledged the “unique background and separate entity of the Eastern Naga peoples.” BJP national president, Nitin Gadkari assured a separate state for Frontier Nagaland if the party comes to power at the national level after the 2014 Indian general election.Longkumer Along 26 February 2018 Nagaland’s Cycle of Slogans, Elections, and Elusive Solutions https://www.thehinducentre.com/the-arena/current-issues/nagalands-cycle-of-slogans-elections-and-elusive-solutions/article64931434.ece The Hindu Centre for Politics and Public Policy15 December 2012 BJP woos Eastern Nagaland https://www.morungexpress.com/bjp-woos-eastern-nagaland 14 January 2026 Morung Express Candidates The last date to withdraw candidature was 9 February 2013, two weeks before the polling.Alam 2013 7 After the scrutiny of the nomination papers put up by the candidates, 187 candidates in total were able to contest for a total of 60 seats.Alam 2013 16 T. A. Ngullie, on a BJP ticket, was the oldest candidate at the age of 80, while Wanglem Konyak, an independent candidate was the youngest at 29.Alam 2013 16 K. L. Chishi of the INC was one of the richest legislators in the state with assets worth ₹510,000,000 (51 crore).Chakravarty Ipsita 2018-02-12 In Nagaland, where leaders matter more than party, BJP is gathering political heavyweights https://scroll.in/article/867921/in-nagaland-where-leaders-matter-more-than-party-bjp-is-gathering-political-heavyweights 2026-01-14 Scroll.in en Two women candidates stood for elections, Dr. Yangerla for Mokokchung Town constituency as an independent candidate and Rhakila for Tuensang Sadar II constituency as a BJP candidate.Alam 2013 17TNN 2013 The former was previously the director of the state's Department of Health and Family Welfare.Maitreyee 21 February 2013 Assembly Elections: Will Nagaland get its first woman MLA? https://www.oneindia.com/2013/02/21/elections-will-nagaland-get-its-first-woman-mla-1155411.html live 6 January 2026 One India The latter was the widow of the Lakiumong, a former minister and MLA from the same constituency. The NPF as well as INC did not field any woman candidate for the election.TNN 2013 In the 2008 Nagaland election, there were four women candidates. INC candidate and sitting MLA from Tuensang Sadar I, P. Chuba Chang, died on 22 February 2013 amidst his election campaign.23 February 2013 Nagaland: Congress candidate passes away https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Nagaland-Congress-candidate-passes-away/articleshow/18635662.cms? live https://archive.today/20130411043217/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-23/guwahati/37256938_1_congress-candidate-nagaland-minister-neiphiu-rio 11 April 2013 4 January 2026 The Times of India Therefore, the polls were adjourned in the constituency to 23 March 2013, providing INC time until 6 March 2013 to file nomination of a new candidate.Alam 2013 7 The party failed to field another candidate.Alam 2013 44 Violations Election officials seized ₹10,000,000 (1 crore) from sitting MLA of Tamlu constituency, and NPF candidate, H. Nyemli Phom,2013-02-16 Election Commission team seizes Rs 1 crore from chopper in Nagaland https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/election-commission-team-seizes-rs-1-crore-from-chopper-in-nagaland/articleshow/18530966.cms 2026-01-08 The Times of India 0971-82572013-02-16 EC team seizes Rs. 1 crore cash from chopper in Nagaland https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/ec-team-seizes-rs-1-crore-cash-from-chopper-in-nagaland/article4421946.ece 2026-01-08 The Hindu en-IN 0971-751X Press Trust of India as his chartered helicopter landed without prior permission at the Assam Rifles helipad in Longleng district. Phom claimed that the money belonged to NPF party funds and was given to him for party expenses across the state. He provided an authorised letter from the party treasurer. The election officers filed an FIR in this connection.17 February 2013 Rs One crore seized from NPF candidate https://www.morungexpress.com/rs-one-crore-seized-from-npf-candidate live 8 January 2026 The Morung Express Election officials, assisted by Assam Rifles, also found outgoing Nagaland Home Minister, Imkong L. Imchen, with more than ₹11,000,000 (1.1 crore) and weapons from his vehicle at Sathupang in Wokha district on route to his Koridang constituency. Imchen was detained by the officials.2013-02-18 India Nagaland minister detained for carrying cash and arms https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-21495769 2026-01-08 BBC News en-GB Imchen issued a statement asserting that he had committed "no wrong over the incident under the law." The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee sought his disqualification from contesting viewing the haul as a violation of the Model Code of Conduct and Arms Act, 1959.IANS Indo-Asian News Service 2013-02-19 Nagaland Home Minister resigns https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/nagaland-home-minister-resigns/article4430627.ece 2026-01-06 The Hindu en-IN 0971-751X Overall, in a survey conducted by YouthNet in collaboration with Association for Democratic Reforms, they found candidates had spent over ₹937 crore in pursuit of being elected to the assembly in 2013. This was almost double the spent in 2008 elections.YouthNet 2016-05-03 YouthNet’s Studies show almost 1000 Cr spent in Nagaland Assembly Elections https://www.youthnet.org.in/youthnets-studies-show-almost-1000-crores-spent-in-2013-assembly-elections/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20260108074400/https://www.youthnet.org.in/youthnets-studies-show-almost-1000-crores-spent-in-2013-assembly-elections/ 8 January 2026 2026-01-08 YouthNet en YouthNet director, Hekani Jakhalu noted that the report was aimed to, "to educate the masses to shift from the vicious circle which would bring checks and balances in the system for overall development of Nagaland." Voting Electorate It was the first time elections in the state were conducted with photo electoral rolls. The rolls were published on 10th January 2013 a day prior to the announcement of the elections. The total number of registered voters by the last day to file nominations was 11,98,449.Alam 2013 8 +Total electorsAlam 2013 8General ElectorsService ElectorsTotal ElectorsDistrictsMaleFemaleTotalMaleFemaleTotalMaleFemaleTotalDimapur936908854718223787813810169456888685183253Peren28322287075702983588284052871257117Kohima6695870550137508263373006722170587137808Pughoboto6325647212797569656381648112862Phek527145405210676625392625296754061107808Mokokchung6819765981134178107814512236927566126135401Zunheboto462664656192827468117585467344667893412Wokha5118750867102054748297775193550896102831Mon7990073783153683297653628019773848154045Longleng19679176313731011011196901763137321Tuensang6404061011125051276423186431661053125369Kiphire26553253915194457158266102539252002State Total6038315895531193384446859750656082995901501198449thumb|250x250px|A poll officer checking the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) before elections in Kohima.The total votes polled was 10,80,887, which was 90.57% of the total voters in the state.Alam 2013 33 The male and female voting stood was 89.09% and 91.33% respectively.Alam 2013 12 The election was conducted with 12 returning officers and 84 assistant returning officers. The former are usually the respective districts' Deputy Commissioner in Nagaland. 2024 polling stations were created, an increase of 234 from the 2009 Indian general election in the state. Of these, 1904 were main polling station and 120 designated as auxiliary polling station. At 280, Dimapur District had the highest number of polling stations.Alam 2013 8 The election was conducted entirely through 2064 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Of these 40 were replaced due to defects, and three were damaged on the polling day and re-poll were ordered.Alam 2013 11 Security Before the polls, 821 polling stations were identified as sensitive while 662 were deemed as hyper-sensitive. Therefore, 230 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Nagaland Armed Police were deployed for the elections. This was an increase from 180 companies for the 2008 assembly election. 191 of these arrived in the state after being deployed for the 2013 Tripura elections and its conclusion. Besides the CAPF, the state would also deployed approximately 13,000 personnels from Nagaland Police, village guards, and home guards.TNN 2013 In total, 24785 security personnel were deployed to monitor the elections.Alam 2013 29 Special orders were issued that prohibited carrying arms and other weapons. The district police force provided details mapping the polling stations vulnerable to poll-related violence.Alam 2013 10 Deputy Election Commissioner of India, Sudhir Tripathi, was also present in the state as an observer.Dutta Ananya 2013-02-24 Over 83 per cent turnout in Nagaland https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/over-83-per-cent-turnout-in-nagaland/article4446887.ece 2026-01-06 The Hindu en-IN 0971-751X On 7 February, three people were injured when supporters of different parties clashed at Molungkimong village under Alongtaki constituency. Personnels from the Police and Indian Reserve Battalion took control of the situation, and later, found several arms and ammunitions in one of the house. On 8 February, election-related violence was witnessed in Mokokchung village, under Mongoya constituency, between people affiliated to different political parties. Eight people were arrested after some vehicles were damaged and a house ransacked. Police found huge quantity of alcohol at the house previously ransacked. On the same day, police also dismantled a check post erected near Longsima village to stop vehicles and frisk people.10 February 2013 Pre-poll violence in Tripura, Nagaland https://theshillongtimes.com/2013/02/10/pre-poll-violence-in-tripura-nagaland/ live 10 January 2026 The Shillong Times UNI Despite the heavy security arrangements, on 20 February, three days before the elections, a bomb blast occurred near Dimapur railway station which killed one person. Security forces then cordoned off the area.Maitreyee 20 February 2013 Bomb Blast shocks Nagaland ahead of elections, 1 killed https://www.oneindia.com/2013/02/20/blast-shocks-nagaland-ahead-of-elections-1-killed-1154377.html 6 January 2026 One India Repoll Consequently, nine EVMs were used for re-polls in nine polling stations.Alam 2013 11 Firstly, to cover EVMs that were three damaged on the polling day due to violence: Toshiho in Ghaspani II constituency and Hoshepu A & B station in Aghunato constituency.Alam 2013 13 At the latter, armed supporters of two candidates had clashed resulting in violence. Secondly, fresh polls were also ordered for the two polling stations in Yangkhao village in Tobu constituency and Alisopur village in Longkhim–Chare constituency as the number of votes polled were more than the total electorate of these villages.Alam 2013 13 Finally, as the Assam Armed Police (AAP) obstructed polling in Ladaigarh of the Tamlu constituency re-poll was necessitated.Alam 2013 13 Assam considers the area disputed. Longleng's Deputy Commissioner, K. Libanthung Lotha, had rushed to the area to intervene but it could not conducted on 23 February. Results NPF won 38 seats which was a clear mandate returning Rio to power.Das Manosh Bhattacharjee Biswendu Rutsa Xavier 2013-03-01 NE election 2013: No blaming Rio, same government back https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ne-election-2013-no-blaming-rio-same-government-back/articleshow/18740154.cms 2026-01-08 The Times of India 0971-8257 It won six of the seven seats in Kohima district. It was the worst performance by INC in the state as it was reduced to single digit for the first time. It also failed to win a single seat in eight districts. In Tuensang district, it lost all three seats it won in 2008. Former Chief Minister S. C. Jamir attributed the INC poor performance to 'money power' employed by NPF. NCP increased its tally from two to four seats this election. Eight independents also won.28 February 2013 NPF wins absolute majority on own in Nagaland https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2013/Feb/28/npf-wins-absolute-majority-on-own-in-nagaland-454471.html live 10 January 2026 The New Indian Express IANS The two women candidates who stood for elections, Dr. Yangerla and Rhakila lost the elections. As an independent candidate, the former forfeited her deposited as she polled merely 579 votes for the Mokokchung Town seat, and the latter came third with 4193 votes for the Tuensang Sadar II seat.Alam 2013 44 Thereby, Nagaland once again failed to elect any woman to its state assembly. File:India Nagaland Legislative Assembly February 2013.svgParties and coalitionsPopular voteSeatsVotes%±pp Won +/− Nagaland People's Front (NPF)515,05947.013.4 38 12Indian National Congress (INC)272,51524.911.4 8 15 Independents (IND)194,31417.84.7 8 1Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)66,2776.12.0 4 2Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)19,1211.83.6 1 1Janata Dal (United) (JD(U))18,0491.71.4 1 1Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)5,4460.56.10United Naga Democratic Party (UNDP)4,0710.40.20Total1,094,852100.0060±0 Results by constituency The incumbent Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio won the Northern Angami II seat with the highest margin of votes with 12671 more votes than his nearest rival. INC candidate Chubatoshi Apok Jamir retained the Mokokchung Town seat with a small margin of 47 votes.Alam 2013 16 Rio also retained his seat polling the highest percentage of votes at 85.32% while NCP candidate Sajukha Rengma gained only 0.09% of votes in Tseminyü. Rengma along with 46 other candidates forfeited their security deposit. Sitting MLA, Kejong Chang of the NPF was the oldest candidate electedAlam 2013 16 at the age of 77,Alam 2013 46 while Merentoshi R. Jamir, also an NPF candidate, was the youngestAlam 2013 16 at the age of 32Alam 2013 45 in the new assembly. Forty percent of elected candidates were first-timers. Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituencyAlam 2013 38-44Assembly ConstituencyTurnout WinnerRunner UpMargin #k Names% Candidate Party Votes% Candidate Party Votes% 1 Dimapur I 81.48 Tovihoto Ayemi Naga People's Front 6,952 42.93 K. L. Chishi Indian National Congress 5,114 31.58 1,838 2 Dimapur II 80.26 S. I. Jamir Indian National Congress 14,151 37.90 Savi Liegise Independent politician IND 12,536 33.58 1,615 3 Dimapur III 86.75 Tokheho Yepthomi Indian National Congress 12,809 53.22 Azheto Zhimomi Naga People's Front 10,778 44.78 2,031 4 Ghaspani I 87.77 Jacob Zhimomi Independent politician IND 26,287 51.00 H. Khekiho Zhimomi Naga People's Front 25,255 49.00 1,032 5 Ghaspani II 89.44 Zhaleo Rio Naga People's Front 11,189 41.17 Y. Hewoto Awomi Indian National Congress 8,801 32.38 2,388 6 Tening 94.17 Namri Nchang Naga People's Front 9,151 33.48 Tarie Zeliang Indian National Congress 8,003 29.28 1,148 7 Peren 89.83 T. R. Zeliang Naga People's Front 13,627 54.00 Iherie Ndang Indian National Congress 10,991 43.56 2,636 8 Western Angami 82.99 Kiyanilie Peseyie Naga People's Front 5,969 44.17 Asu Keyho Indian National Congress 4,969 36.77 1,000 9 Kohima Town 81.20 Neikiesalie Nicky Kire Naga People's Front 15,506 63.66 Vikuotuolie Angami Independent politician IND 8,795 36.11 6,711 10 Northern Angami I 87.15 Khriehu Liezietsu Naga People's Front 8,232 57.48 Prasielie Pienyu Indian National Congress 6,072 42.40 2,160 11 Northern Angami II 94.00 Neiphiu Rio Naga People's Front 15,305 85.30 Kevise Sogotsu Indian National Congress 2,634 14.68 12,671 12 Tseminyü 95.98 Levi Rengma Independent politician IND 9,212 37.59 R. Khing Naga People's Front 8,444 34.46 768 13 Pughoboto 94.72 Y. Vikheho Swu Naga People's Front 7,208 59.16 Joshua Achumi Indian National Congress 4,922 40.40 2,286 14 Southern Angami I 92.24 Vikho-o Yhoshü Naga People's Front 8,413 68.07 Nagakul Tase Indian National Congress 3,921 31.72 4,492 15 Southern Angami II 92.57 Kropol Vitsu Naga People's Front 10,626 67.21 Viswesül Pusa Indian National Congress 5,175 32.73 5,451 16 Pfütsero 93.88 Neiba Kronu Naga People's Front 6,636 32.21 Kewekhape Therie Indian National Congress 5,949 28.88 687 17 Chizami 94.64 Deo Nukhu Naga People's Front 5,695 34.37 Kevechutso Doulo Independent politician IND 5,253 31.70 442 18 Chozuba 94.75 Chotisuh Sazo Naga People's Front 14,104 57.85 Vaprumu Demo Indian National Congress 7,703 31.59 6,401 19 Phek 90.82 Küzholuzo Nienü Naga People's Front 11,447 56.55 Vekho Swuro Independent politician IND 7,559 37.34 3,888 20 Meluri 95.29 Yitachu Naga People's Front 12,030 64.57 Khuosatho Indian National Congress 6,479 34.78 5,551 21 Tuli 91.84 Amenba Yaden Independent politician IND 7,408 45.36 L. Temjen Jamir Naga People's Front 4,659 28.53 2,749 22 Arkakong 94.15 Nuklutoshi Naga People's Front 8,544 54.61 Takatiba Masa Ao Indian National Congress 7,094 45.34 1,450 23 Impur 95.94 Imtiwapang Aier Indian National Congress 6,122 62.94 T. N. Mannen Naga People's Front 3,597 36.98 2,525 24 Angetyongpang 91.90 S. Chuba Longkumer Independent politician IND 5,480 40.13 Sashimar Naga People's Front 5,068 37.11 412 25 Mongoya 87.52 Merentoshi R. Jamir Naga People's Front 8,808 67.89 Ngangshi K. Ao Indian National Congress 4,125 31.79 4,683 26 Aonglenden 85.84 Imtikümzük Longkümer Indian National Congress 5,604 54.64 Toshipokba Naga People's Front 4,633 45.17 971 27 Mokokchung Town 86.15 Chubatoshi Apok Jamir Indian National Congress 2,229 44.50 Rosemtong Naga People's Front 2,182 43.56 47 28 Koridang 96.40 Imkong L. Imchen Naga People's Front 11,869 65.34 T. Chalukumba Ao Independent politician IND 6,134 33.77 5,735 29 Jangpetkong 88.85 Longrineken Naga People's Front 3,117 32.64 E. T. Sunup Independent politician IND 2,961 31.00 156 30 Alongtaki 92.98 Benjongliba Aier Naga People's Front 7,087 55.13 Moatoshi Longkumer Independent politician IND 5,596 43.53 1,491 31 Akuluto 94.74 Khekaho Indian National Congress 6,070 59.73 Kazheto Kinimi Naga People's Front 4,087 40.22 1,983 32 Atoizu 96.17 Picto Shohe Independent politician IND 8,965 57.99 Doshehe Y. Sema Naga People's Front 5,681 36.75 3,284 33 Suruhoto 95.02 Shetoyi Naga People's Front 6,952 51.30 Kiyezhe Aye Indian National Congress 6,547 48.31 405 34 Aghunato 88.34 Pukhayi Naga People's Front 6,902 52.87 Hukiye N. Tissica Indian National Congress 6,141 47.04 761 35 Zünheboto 87.71 S. Hukavi Zhimomi Indian National Congress 6,827 36.13 K. C. Nihoshe Naga People's Front 6,550 34.66 277 36 Satakha 91.01 G. Kaito Aye Naga People's Front 10,873 74.55 Vitoho Zhimomi Indian National Congress 3,705 25.40 7,168 37 Tyüi 95.33 Yanthungo Patton Naga People's Front 11,525 56.99 Yankithung Yanthan Indian National Congress 5,985 29.60 5,540 38 Wokha 94.04 T. M. Lotha Nationalist Congress Party 16,401 50.88 Chumben Murry Naga People's Front 14,919 46.28 1,482 39 Sanis 97.79 N. Thomas Lotha Independent politician IND 6,983 32.15 Nkhao Lotha Rashtriya Janata Dal 5,413 24.92 1,570 40 Bhandari 97.91 Mmhonlümo Kikon Nationalist Congress Party 8,183 33.26 Achumbemo Kikon Independent politician IND 7,929 32.23 254 41 Tizit 91.97 P. Paiwang Konyak Bharatiya Janata Party 7,967 46.92 Aloh Naga People's Front 4,991 29.40 2,976 42 Wakching 95.33 Y. M. Yollow Konyak Independent politician IND 10,063 54.95 M. C. Konyak Naga People's Front 8,248 45.04 1,815 43 Tapi 88.29 Noke Wangnao Naga People's Front 6,998 53.75 Lanpha Konyak Indian National Congress 4,319 33.17 2,679 44 Phomching 96.96 Pohwang Konyak Naga People's Front 10,499 55.81 K. Konngam Konyak Indian National Congress 8,062 42.85 2,437 45 Tehok 91.43 C. L. John Naga People's Front 10,917 77.27 W. Wongyuh Konyak Indian National Congress 3,026 21.42 7,891 46 Mon Town 92.45 N. Thongwang Konyak Naga People's Front 6,870 37.29 Y. Mankhao Konyak Indian National Congress 6,596 35.81 274 47 Aboi 94.34 E. Eshak Konyak Indian National Congress 4,599 43.32 Nyeiwang Konyak Naga People's Front 3,906 36.79 693 48 Moka 96.57 E. E. Pangteang Naga People's Front 10,649 64.56 Longang Indian National Congress 5,824 35.31 4,825 49 Tamlu 98.22 B. S. Nganlang Phom Janata Dal (United) 7,276 51.23 Nyemli Phom Naga People's Front 5,398 38.01 1,878 50 Longleng 97.15 S. Pangnyu Phom Naga People's Front 13,171 59.30 T. L. Semdok Nationalist Congress Party 8,936 40.24 4,235 51 Noksen 94.53 C. M. Chang Naga People's Front 5,602 49.02 Y. Lima Onen Chang Nationalist Congress Party 4,510 39.47 1,092 52 Longkhim Chare 98.60 A. Imtilemba Sangtam Nationalist Congress Party 7,273 36.28 Thrinimong Sangtam Indian National Congress 5,814 29.00 1,459 53 Tuensang Sadar I 76.09 Toyang Changkong Chang Independent politician IND 9,534 56.74 L. Elam Chang Naga People's Front 7,262 43.22 2,272 54 Tuensang Sadar II 91.59 Kejong Chang Naga People's Front 5,268 29.49 I. N. Mongba Indian National Congress 4,699 26.30 569 55 Tobu 97.22 Naiba Konyak Naga People's Front 10,118 56.21 Bongkhao Indian National Congress 7,881 43.79 2,237 56 Noklak 97.84 Puthai Longon Naga People's Front 9,168 60.74 H. Haiying Indian National Congress 5,863 38.84 3,305 57 Thonoknyu 97.47 L. Khumo Khiamniungan Nationalist Congress Party 7,963 44.62 S. Heno Khiamniungan Naga People's Front 6,656 37.29 1,307 58 Shamator–Chessore 86.87 R. Tohanba Naga People's Front 6,602 43.12 K. Yimso Yimchunger Janata Dal (United) 3,688 24.09 2,914 59 Seyochung–Sitimi 97.96 C. Kipili Sangtam Naga People's Front 12,507 57.63 Tsasepi Sangtam Indian National Congress 9,108 41.97 3,399 60 Pungro–Kiphire 92.98 T. Torechu Naga People's Front 15,894 57.27 R. Tsapikiu Sangtam Indian National Congress 11,349 40.89 4,545 See also Liezietsu ministry References Bibliography Alam J. 2013 https://ceo.nagaland.gov.in/ElectionFiles/NLA/12th_General_Election_Report_NLA_2013.pdf Report on the General Election to the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly, 2013 Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland Kohima 2013 en https://web.archive.org/web/20221125124535/https://ceo.nagaland.gov.in/ElectionFiles/NLA/12th_General_Election_Report_NLA_2013.pdf 25 November 2022 TNN 11 February 2013 Unprecedented security ring for Nagaland election http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-11/guwahati/37038132_1_women-candidates-nagaland-election-expenditure-observers dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131015114647/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-11/guwahati/37038132_1_women-candidates-nagaland-election-expenditure-observers 15 October 2013 The Times of India Category:2013 in Nagaland Category:State Assembly elections in Nagaland Nagaland