1998 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

Legislative Assembly election in Nagaland, India August 2021 August 2021 1998 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election India legislative Popular no 1993 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election 1993 23 February 1998 2003 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election 2003 All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly 31 78.95% 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 35 50.73% 18 53 CM Indian National Congress President's Rule Indian National Congress S. C. Jamir Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in February 1998 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Nagaland, India. The Indian National Congress won a majority of the seats and S. C. Jamir was re-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 Regional parties like the Naga People's Front did not contest these elections, and they were joined by the Bharatiya Janata Party in this action.https://www.thehinducentre.com/the-arena/current-issues/article10084035.ece Nagaland's Cycle of Slogans, Elections, and Elusive Solutions The Hindu 26 February 2018 Along Longkumer 3 September 2021 It will be worth remembering that as early as 1998 (when Nagaland Assembly election was due at that time), Naga civil society had coined the slogan ‘Nagas want solution not election’. Except for the Indian National Congress (INC) under veteran Congressman S.C. Jamir, now the Governor of Odisha, the other parties, including the regional outfit NPC/NPF and even the BJP, had lent their support to the appeal. Terming the Congress as ‘anti-Naga’, these parties, backed by the NSCN (IM), stayed away from taking part in the electoral exercise. In 43 of the constituencies, the INC candidate was the sole candidate and hence was declared the winner without a poll. In the other 17 constituencies, the INC candidate had to compete with one or more Independents. The Independents managed to win 7 of these seats. Background In 1997, the NSCN(I-M) signed a ceasefire agreement with the government.Waterman Alex 2020-09-16 Ceasefires and State Order-Making in Naga Northeast India https://doi.org/10.1080/13533312.2020.1821365 International Peacekeeping 28 3 496–525 10.1080/13533312.2020.1821365 1353-3312 https://web.archive.org/web/20201001000000/https://doi.org/10.1080/13533312.2020.1821365 1 October 2020 White Rose Research Online subscription Alt URL The agreement ensured that while the government would not push for counter-insurgency operations against the NSCN (I-M) cadre and its leadership, the rebels on their part would not target armed forces. The National Socialist Council of Nagaland and the Naga Hoho, (a tribal body), then demanded that upcoming elections should be postponed till the conclusion of the peace talks. Since the Election Commission wasn't amenable to their arguments, they called for a boycott of the pollshttps://www.thequint.com/news/hot-news/holding-of-timely-election-is-a-constitutional-process-rijiju-on-nagaland-polls Holding of timely election is a constitutional process: Rijiju on Nagaland polls IANS 30 January 2018 The Quint In 1998, the separatist National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) and Naga Hoho had called for a poll boycott after it signed a ceasefire with the Indian government in 1997. However, the Congress party which was ruling Nagaland then had swept the elections by winning 53 of 60 seats, as other parties heeded the call. even issuing threats to the various political parties where necessary.https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/nation/story/19980216-militants-force-candidates-to-back-out-from-contest-in-nagaland-825709-1998-02-16 India Today Militants force candidates to back out from contest in Nagaland 16 February 1998 Udayan Namboodiri Avirook Sen 4 September 2021 On the eve of the polls, the "principal secretary" of the Government of People's Republic of Nagaland (GPRN), the underground "government" of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah faction), issued letters which asked candidates of all political parties in Nagaland to sign a proclamation "failing which they will be treated as anti-national". Result File:India Nagaland Legislative Assembly 1998.svg Indian National Congress 103206 53 18 Independents 100226 7 0 0 2356 260646 ECIhttps://old.eci.gov.in/files/file/3640-nagaland-1998/ Statistical Report on General Election, 1998 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland Election Commission of India 29 August 2021 Results by constituency Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituencyhttps://ceo.nagaland.gov.in/ElectionFiles/NLA/9th_General_Election_Report_NLA_1998.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20220128160926/https://ceo.nagaland.gov.in/ElectionFiles/NLA/9th_General_Election_Report_NLA_1998.pdf 28 January 2022 Report on the General Election to the 9th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 1998 Chief Electoral Officer, NagalandAssembly ConstituencyTurnout WinnerRunner UpMargin #k Names% Candidate Party Votes% Candidate Party Votes% 1 Dimapur I - I. Vikheshe Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 2 Dimapur II - Imtisunget Jamir Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 3 Dimapur III 13.68 Atovi Sumi Indian National Congress 1,955 83.83 T. L. Angami Independent politician IND 337 14.45 1,618 4 Ghaspani I - Dr. V. Kanito Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 5 Ghaspani II - Rokonicha Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 6 Tening - T. R. Zeliang Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 7 Peren - Neiba Ndang Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 8 Western Angami 64.07 Asu Keyho Independent politician IND 5,562 55.98 N. T. Nakhro Indian National Congress 4,084 41.10 1,478 9 Kohima Town 71.39 T. Abao Kire Independent politician IND 9,166 49.60 Z. Obed Indian National Congress 8,706 47.11 460 10 Northern Angami I - Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 11 Northern Angami II - Neiphiu Rio Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 12 Tseminyü - Nillo Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 13 Pughoboto - Joshua Achumi Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 14 Southern Angami I 64.30 Mavil Khieya Independent politician IND 3,964 53.33 K. Tase Indian National Congress 3,288 44.24 676 15 Southern Angami II - Viswesül Pusa Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 16 Pfütsero - Kewekhape Therie Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 17 Chizami - Zhovehu Lohe Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 18 Chozuba 66.87 Nuzota Swuro Indian National Congress 6,533 58.50 Yesonu Veyie Independent politician IND 4,526 40.53 2,007 19 Phek - Zachilhu Vadeo Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 20 Meluri 76.75 Khuosatho Indian National Congress 7,001 73.58 Wetetso Independent politician IND 2,407 25.30 4,594 21 Tuli - T. Tali Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 22 Arkakong - Imtiyanger Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 23 Impur - T. Chuba Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 24 Angetyongpang - Tongpang Ozüküm Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 25 Mongoya - T. Imtimeren Jamir Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 26 Aonglenden - S. C. Jamir Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 27 Mokokchung Town - Nungshizenba Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 28 Koridang - T. Nokyu Longchar Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 29 Jangpetkong - I. Imkong Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 30 Alongtaki - Tongpang Nungshi Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 31 Akuluto - Kazheto Kinimi Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 32 Atoizu - Doshehe Y. Sema Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 33 Suruhoto - Kiyezhe Sema Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 34 Aghunato - Tokheho Yepthomi Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 35 Zünheboto 57.53 Kakheho Independent politician IND 5,218 66.83 Ghutoshe Sema Indian National Congress 2,445 31.31 2,773 36 Satakha - Kaito Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 37 Tyüi - T. C. K. Lotha Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 38 Wokha - John Lotha Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 39 Sanis - Thomas Ngullie Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 40 Bhandari - L. Yanthungo Patton Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 41 Tizit 87.99 Tingkup Indian National Congress 6,000 50.64 Yeangphong Independent politician IND 5,753 48.55 247 42 Wakching - P. Enyei Konyak Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 43 Tapi - Bongnao Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 44 Phomching - Kongam Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 45 Tehok - W. Wongyuh Konyak Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 46 Mon Town 96.02 C. John Independent politician IND 6,988 50.51 N. Thongwang Konyak Indian National Congress 6,647 48.04 341 47 Aboi 92.49 Eyong Konyak Indian National Congress 5,452 72.58 Howing Independent politician IND 1,957 26.05 3,495 48 Moka - A. Nyamnyei Konyak Independent politician IND Elected Unopposed 49 Tamlu 99.78 Dr. O. Kongyan Phom Indian National Congress 11,832 43.85 B. Phongshak Phom Indian National Congress 15,120 56.03 -3,288 50 Longleng 98.40 Shami Angh Independent politician IND 11,843 44.05 M. Chemlom Phom Indian National Congress 11,285 41.97 558 51 Noksen 98.58 H. Chuba Chang Indian National Congress 4,624 69.17 Nokshang Independent politician IND 2,041 30.53 2,583 52 Longkhim Chare - S. Kyukhangba Sangtam Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 53 Tuensang Sadar I 87.08 P. Chuba Independent politician IND 7,017 56.35 Changkong Chang Indian National Congress 5,228 41.99 1,789 54 Tuensang Sadar II 77.42 Kejong Chang Indian National Congress 4,479 51.94 K. Imlong Chang Independent politician IND 4,104 47.59 375 55 Tobu - Sheakpong Konyak Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 56 Noklak - Sedem Khaming Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 57 Thonoknyu 93.83 Shingnyu Indian National Congress 3,022 29.97 N. L. Aimong Independent politician IND 2,451 24.31 571 58 Shamator–Chessore - K. Yamakam Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed 59 Seyochung–Sitimi 97.04 S. Sethricho Sangtam Indian National Congress 7,337 51.66 Kipili Independent politician IND 6,809 47.94 528 60 Pungro–Kiphire - R. L. Akamba Indian National Congress Elected Unopposed Government Formation On 5 March, S. C. Jamir was sworn in as the Chief Minister, by the Governor Om Prakash Sharma, for his second successive term.https://frontline.thehindu.com/politics/article30158936.ece The Assembly round - Nagaland 21 March 1998 Kalyan Chaudhari The Hindu 4 September 2021 In addition, 11 other members of the Legislative assembly were sworn in as ministers in the cabinet. These included the future Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, who was made the Home minister.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 See also List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly 1998 elections in India References Category:1998 in Nagaland Nagaland Category:State Assembly elections in Nagaland 1998