2003 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

Legislative Assembly election in Nagaland, India September 2021 September 2021 2003 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election India legislative Popular no 1998 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election 1998 26 February 2003 2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election 2008 All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly 31 87.85% NeiphiuRio.jpg 100 80 100 10 03 Neiphiu Rio Northern Angami-II Naga People's Front 2002 New 29.76% New 19 NDA Governor S. C. Jamir with CM Naveen Patnaik and President Kovind (cropped).jpg 100 80 100 10 0 S.C. Jamir Aonglenden Indian National Congress 53 35.86% 32 21 File:Lotus flower symbol.svg Hokishe Sema Dimapur-I Bharatiya Janata Party 10.88% New 7 NDA CM Indian National Congress S. C. Jamir Naga People's Front Neiphiu Rio Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in February 2003 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Nagaland, India. The Democratic Alliance of Nagaland, which was formed of the Naga People's Front, the Bharatiya Janata Party, Janata Dal (United) and the Samata Party,https://www.rediff.com/election/2003/mar/02naga.htm DAN to stake claim in Nagaland - Lok Sabha Election news rediff.com 2 March 2003 PTI 3 September 2021 won a majority of 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.https://old.eci.gov.in/files/file/3939-dpaco-1976/ DPACO (1976) - Archive Delimitation Orders Election Commission of India December 9, 2020 Background After the previous elections in 1998, Neiphiu Rio, was made the Home minister in S C Jamir's cabinet, but he resigned from the Congress in September 2002, accusing the chief minister of blocking a negotiated settlement on the Naga issue.https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ex-nagaland-chief-minister-neiphiu-rio-teams-up-with-bjp-this-time-1813781 Ex-Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio Teams Up With BJP This Time 17 February 2018 Debanish Achom 4 September 2021 NDTV After his resignation, Rio joined the Naga People's Front which partnered with other Naga regionalist parties and the state branch of the Bharatiya Janata Party under his leadership, to form the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland. Parties contested PartyFlagSymbolLeaderSeats contestedIndian National CongressIndian National Congress50px50pxS. C. Jamir60Naga People's FrontNaga People's Front50px50pxNeiphiu Rio56Bharatiya Janata PartyBharatiya Janata Party50px50pxL. K. Advani38Nationalist Democratic MovementNationalist Democratic Movement 50px 50pxK. L. Chishi25Janata Dal (United)Janata Dal (United)50px 50pxNitish Kumar13Nationalist Congress PartyNationalist Congress Party50pxP. A. Sangma7Samata PartySamata Party 50pxGeorge Fernandes4Rashtriya Lok DalRashtriya Lok Dal 50pxAjit Singh3 All India Trinamool CongressAll India Trinamool Congress50px50pxMamata Banerjee2 Nagaland Democratic Party 50px 50pxRoland Lotha2 Result File:India Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2003.svg Indian National Congress 318671 21 32 Naga People's Front 264534 19 New Bharatiya Janata Party 96658 7 New Nationalist Democratic Movement 84699 5 New Janata Dal (United) 51562 3 New Samata Party 10456 1 New Nationalist Congress Party 17726 0 New All India Trinamool Congress 2951 0 New Rashtriya Lok Dal 1796 0 New Nagaland Democratic Party 423 0 New Independents 39285 4 3 0 2736 1014841 ECIhttps://old.eci.gov.in/files/file/3642-nagaland-2003/ Statistical Report on General Election, 2003 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland Election Commission of India 3 September 2021 Results by constituency Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituencyhttps://ceo.nagaland.gov.in/ElectionFiles/NLA/10th_General_Election_Report_NLA_2003.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20220623083626/https://ceo.nagaland.gov.in/ElectionFiles/NLA/10th_General_Election_Report_NLA_2003.pdf 23 June 2022 Report on the General Election to the 10th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2003 Chief Electoral Officer, Nagalandhttp://www.eci.gov.in/StatisticalReports/SE_Feb_2003/StatReport2003_NL.pdf Statistical Report on the General Elections, 2003 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland Election Commission of India 2003 New Delhi https://web.archive.org/web/20050311202215/http://www.eci.gov.in:80/StatisticalReports/SE_Feb_2003/StatReport2003_NL.pdf 11 March 2005Assembly ConstituencyTurnout WinnerRunner UpMargin #k Names% Candidate Party Votes% Candidate Party Votes% 1 Dimapur I 66.11 Hokishe Sema Bharatiya Janata Party 7,494 52.70 Kevi Zakiesatuo Indian National Congress 4,080 28.69 3,414 2 Dimapur II 63.25 Y. Hewoto Awomi Naga People's Front 14,006 48.19 Imtisunget Jamir Indian National Congress 13,218 45.48 788 3 Dimapur III 83.73 Kihoto Hollohon Nationalist Democratic Movement 6,549 46.03 Azheto Zhimomi Naga People's Front 6,263 44.02 286 4 Ghaspani I 82.50 H. Khekiho Zhimomi Naga People's Front 22,888 50.95 Dr. Kanito Indian National Congress 9,600 21.37 13,288 5 Ghaspani II 88.12 Rokonicha Indian National Congress 6,337 30.21 Dr. Kakheto Zhimomi Nationalist Democratic Movement 5,970 28.46 367 6 Tening 95.36 T. R. Zeliang Indian National Congress 6,374 35.17 Namri Nchang Naga People's Front 4,175 23.04 2,199 7 Peren 90.33 Vatsu Meru Naga People's Front 7,869 42.10 Neiba Ndang Indian National Congress 6,658 35.63 1,211 8 Western Angami 72.87 Kiyanilie Peseyie Naga People's Front 5,192 40.20 Asu Keyho Indian National Congress 4,226 32.72 966 9 Kohima Town 64.78 Z. Obed Naga People's Front 8,367 44.83 T. Abao Kire Indian National Congress 7,870 42.17 497 10 Northern Angami I 61.49 Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu Naga People's Front 5,502 53.91 Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu Indian National Congress 4,703 46.09 799 11 Northern Angami II 87.07 Neiphiu Rio Naga People's Front 9,882 67.60 Zakio Metha Indian National Congress 3,815 26.10 6,067 12 Tseminyü 96.15 R. Khing Janata Dal (United) 8,327 38.91 Nillo Indian National Congress 6,612 30.89 1,715 13 Pughoboto 85.45 Huska Sumi Janata Dal (United) 5,745 49.25 Joshua Achumi Indian National Congress 4,593 39.38 1,152 14 Southern Angami I 76.63 Medokul Sophie Indian National Congress 2,845 30.23 Mavil Khieya Naga People's Front 2,415 25.66 430 15 Southern Angami II 85.40 Viswesül Pusa Indian National Congress 5,466 56.28 Zaku Tsukru Naga People's Front 4,247 43.72 1,219 16 Pfütsero 87.61 Kewekhape Naga People's Front 8,268 51.04 Lhiweshelo Mero Indian National Congress 6,765 41.76 1,503 17 Chizami 94.63 Deo Nukhu Samata Party SMP 4,616 34.71 Zhovehu Lohe Indian National Congress 3,769 28.34 847 18 Chozuba 93.33 Thenucho Naga People's Front 6,166 35.85 Nuzota Swuro Indian National Congress 4,295 24.97 1,871 19 Phek 93.87 Küzholuzo Nienü Naga People's Front 9,084 59.09 Zachilhu Vadeo Indian National Congress 6,282 40.86 2,802 20 Meluri 97.35 Yitachu Naga People's Front 5,557 41.37 Khuosatho Indian National Congress 4,832 35.97 725 21 Tuli 98.78 T. Tali Indian National Congress 10,131 57.71 L. Temjen Jamir Naga People's Front 7,423 42.28 2,708 22 Arkakong 99.66 Takatiba Masa Ao Indian National Congress 7,950 51.52 Imtiyanger Naga People's Front 7,452 48.29 498 23 Impur 97.96 Nungsangyapang Indian National Congress 7,597 58.05 T. Yubangnenba Naga People's Front 5,488 41.93 2,109 24 Angetyongpang 87.44 Jonshilemba Independent politician IND 4,535 42.14 Tongpang Ozüküm Indian National Congress 2,094 19.46 2,441 25 Mongoya 87.05 S. Supongmeren Jamir Indian National Congress 7,081 67.43 Nungsanginba Naga People's Front 3,145 29.95 3,936 26 Aonglenden 95.70 S. C. Jamir Indian National Congress 8,714 89.46 Chubalemla Naga People's Front 928 9.53 7,786 27 Mokokchung Town 72.84 Nungshizenba Indian National Congress 1,937 53.49 L. Nokzenketba Naga People's Front 1,675 46.26 262 28 Koridang 97.56 Imkong L. Imchen Independent politician IND 7,258 42.37 T. Nokyu Longchar Indian National Congress 6,894 40.24 364 29 Jangpetkong 78.86 I. Imkong Indian National Congress 6,329 74.01 Chubatemjen Ao Naga People's Front 1,497 17.50 4,832 30 Alongtaki 85.84 Tiameren Bharatiya Janata Party 7,423 59.81 T. Saku Aier Indian National Congress 4,988 40.19 2,435 31 Akuluto 78.91 Khetoho Naga People's Front 3,318 54.43 Kazheto Kinimi Indian National Congress 2,778 45.57 540 32 Atoizu 87.65 Doshehe Y. Sema Indian National Congress 3,200 33.68 Kiyezhe L. Chishi Nationalist Democratic Movement 3,182 33.49 18 33 Suruhoto 90.99 Khutovi Independent politician IND 4,209 45.28 Kiyezhe Aye Indian National Congress 2,516 27.07 1,693 34 Aghunato 77.10 Tokheho Yepthomi Indian National Congress 4,363 54.56 Pukhayi Nationalist Democratic Movement 3,608 45.12 755 35 Zünheboto 72.54 S. Hukavi Zhimomi Nationalist Democratic Movement 4,700 44.86 Kakheho Indian National Congress 4,573 43.65 127 36 Satakha 79.33 Kaito Indian National Congress 3,792 40.88 Kughavi Naga People's Front 3,048 32.86 744 37 Tyüi 90.32 Yankithung Yanthan Indian National Congress 8,108 49.45 T. A. Ngullie Bharatiya Janata Party 5,496 33.52 2,612 38 Wokha 77.82 Dr. T. M. Lotha Bharatiya Janata Party 8,347 35.33 A. Yentsao Odyuo Naga People's Front 5,755 24.36 2,592 39 Sanis 94.80 Nkhao Lotha Naga People's Front 5,168 26.74 Y. Sulanthung H. Lotha Nationalist Congress Party 5,131 26.55 37 40 Bhandari 84.24 E. Thungohamo Ezung Nationalist Democratic Movement 5,240 30.96 L. Yanthungo Patton Indian National Congress 4,554 26.90 686 41 Tizit 96.69 N. Yeangphong Konyak Naga People's Front 5,387 39.21 Aloh Wangham Nationalist Democratic Movement 4,056 29.52 1,331 42 Wakching 92.16 M. C. Konyak Bharatiya Janata Party 5,859 51.67 P. Enyei Konyak Indian National Congress 5,408 47.69 451 43 Tapi 98.43 Noke Wangnao Naga People's Front 3,328 31.90 Lanpha Konyak Indian National Congress 3,151 30.20 177 44 Phomching 98.22 Kongam Indian National Congress 9,399 58.62 Pohwang Konyak Naga People's Front 4,841 30.19 4,558 45 Tehok 98.16 W. Wongyuh Konyak Indian National Congress 6,748 51.22 Noklem Naga People's Front 4,729 35.90 2,019 46 Mon Town 83.95 Chingwang Indian National Congress 5,701 43.59 S. Yokten Naga People's Front 4,260 32.57 1,441 47 Aboi 97.53 Nyeiwang Konyak Naga People's Front 3,721 43.17 E. Eshak Konyak Bharatiya Janata Party 2,955 34.28 766 48 Moka 99.43 E. E. Pangteang Naga People's Front 5,837 45.38 A. Nyamnyei Konyak Indian National Congress 4,282 33.29 1,555 49 Tamlu 99.94 Nyemli Phom Indian National Congress 9,427 31.33 B. Bangtick Phom Nationalist Democratic Movement 8,947 29.73 480 50 Longleng 99.86 Chenlom Phom Janata Dal (United) 8,595 27.52 Pukyong Phom Naga People's Front 7,895 25.27 700 51 Noksen 98.81 H. Chuba Chang Indian National Congress 4,478 56.12 C. M. Chang Naga People's Front 3,495 43.80 983 52 Longkhim Chare 91.84 Imtilemba Sangtam Bharatiya Janata Party 7,211 50.81 S. Kyukhangba Sangtam Indian National Congress 6,968 49.09 243 53 Tuensang Sadar I 94.17 P. Chuba Independent politician IND 5,595 36.95 Nungsang Indian National Congress 5,504 36.34 91 54 Tuensang Sadar II 98.79 A. Lakiumong Yimchunger Bharatiya Janata Party 4,595 35.85 Wongto Nationalist Democratic Movement 4,104 32.01 491 55 Tobu 98.09 K. Naiba Konyak Naga People's Front 5,792 48.05 A. Thongo Mukiano Indian National Congress 5,199 43.13 593 56 Noklak 95.39 Puthai Longon Naga People's Front 5,736 53.26 Sedem Khaming Indian National Congress 4,793 44.51 943 57 Thonoknyu 98.24 S. Heno Khiamniungan Nationalist Democratic Movement 4,371 36.06 N. L. Aimong Indian National Congress 2,242 18.50 2,129 58 Shamator–Chessore 98.54 K. Yamakam Indian National Congress 4,602 30.15 Zungkum Naga People's Front 4,379 28.68 223 59 Seyochung–Sitimi 99.51 C. Kipili Sangtam Nationalist Democratic Movement 10,476 64.23 S. Sethricho Sangtam Indian National Congress 4,940 30.29 5,536 60 Pungro–Kiphire 98.51 T. Torechu Bharatiya Janata Party 10,246 46.16 Tsepikiu Naga People's Front 9,071 40.86 1,175 See also List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2003 elections in India References Category:2003 in Nagaland Nagaland Category:State Assembly elections in Nagaland 2003