2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

Legislative Assembly election in Nagaland, India September 2021 September 2021 2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election India legislative Popular no 2003 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election 2003 5 March 2008 2013 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election 2013 All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly NDA 31 86.19% Shri. Neiphiu Rio at the National Development Council (cropped).jpg 120 100 120 10 04 Neiphiu Rio Northern Angami-II Naga People's Front 2002 19 32.58% 7 26 140 100 120 20 25 Viswesül Pusa South Angami-II UPA Indian National Congress 1993 21 35.16 2 23 CM President's rule Nagaland People's Front Neiphiu Rio Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in March 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.https://old.eci.gov.in/files/file/3939-dpaco-1976/ DPACO (1976) - Archive Delimitation Orders Election Commission of India December 9, 2020 thumb|328x328px|Voters queuing up in Jotsoma village (Western Angami Constituency) to cast their votes for the election. Parties contested PartyFlagSymbolLeaderSeats contestedIndian National CongressIndian National Congress50px50pxViswesül Pusa60Naga People's FrontNaga People's Front50px50pxNeiphiu Rio56Rashtriya Janata DalRashtriya Janata Dal50px 50pxLalu Prasad Yadav25 Bharatiya Janata PartyBharatiya Janata Party50px50pxRajnath Singh23Nationalist Congress PartyNationalist Congress Party 50pxP. A. Sangma8Janata Dal (Secular)Janata Dal (Secular)50px 50px H. D. Deve Gowda4Janata Dal (United)Janata Dal (United)50px 50pxNitish Kumar3Lok Jan Shakti PartyLok Jan Shakti Party50px Ram Vilas Paswan3Communist PartyUnited Naga Democratic Party 50px 50px2Adarsh Political Party 50px 50px1 Result File:India Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2008.svg Indian National Congress 411100 23 2 Nagaland Peoples Front 380964 26 7 Bharatiya Janata Party 96658 2 5 Rashtriya Janata Dal 74298 0 New Nationalist Congress Party 45397 2 2 Janata Dal (Secular) 3671 0 New Janata Dal (United) 3243 0 3 Lok Jan Shakti Party 2960 0 New United Naga Democratic Party 2583 0 New Adarsh Political Party 81 0 New Independents 148297 7 3 0 1896 1302266 ECIhttps://old.eci.gov.in/files/file/3644-nagaland-2008/ Statistical Report on General Election, 2008 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland Election Commission of India 25 September 2021 Results by constituency Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituencyhttps://ceo.nagaland.gov.in/ElectionFiles/NLA/11th_General_Election_Report_NLA_2008.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20220128170532/https://ceo.nagaland.gov.in/ElectionFiles/NLA/11th_General_Election_Report_NLA_2008.pdf 28 January 2022 Report on the General Election to the 11th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2008 Chief Electoral Officer, NagalandAssembly ConstituencyTurnout WinnerRunner UpMargin #k Names% Candidate Party Votes% Candidate Party Votes% 1 Dimapur I 80.83 K. L. Chishi Indian National Congress 8,700 60.16 Atomi Naga People's Front 4,774 33.01 3,926 2 Dimapur II 75.13 S. I. Jamir Indian National Congress 17,954 54.16 Savi Liegise Naga People's Front 15,195 45.84 2,759 3 Dimapur III 78.77 Azheto Zhimomi Indian National Congress 7,874 50.16 L. Inazhe Sema Rashtriya Janata Dal 4,871 31.03 3,003 4 Ghaspani I 81.86 Y. Hewoto Awomi Indian National Congress 17,646 36.58 H. Khekiho Zhimomi Naga People's Front 16,132 33.45 1,514 5 Ghaspani II 83.65 K. Hollohon Independent politician IND 8,312 35.61 Rokonicha Naga People's Front 6,661 28.54 1,651 6 Tening 86.42 Tarie Zeliang Indian National Congress 15,224 59.59 K. Samuel Medaliang Naga People's Front 10,323 40.41 4,901 7 Peren 87.45 T. R. Zeliang Naga People's Front 14,959 57.45 Vatsu Meru Indian National Congress 11,080 42.55 3,879 8 Western Angami 76.73 Kiyanilie Peseyie Naga People's Front 6,284 40.62 Achubu Indian National Congress 4,854 31.37 1,430 9 Kohima Town 74.48 Neikiesalie Nicky Kire Naga People's Front 16,197 58.09 Z. Obed Indian National Congress 9,094 32.61 7,103 10 Northern Angami I 76.09 Shürhozelie Liezietsu Naga People's Front 6,229 37.50 Prasielie Pienyu Independent politician IND 5,256 31.64 973 11 Northern Angami II 83.41 Neiphiu Rio Naga People's Front 13,641 82.57 Sevetso Indian National Congress 2,880 17.43 10,761 12 Tseminyü 95.66 R. Khing Naga People's Front 8,216 33.71 Levi Rengma Independent politician IND 8,150 33.44 66 13 Pughoboto 91.85 Joshua Achumi Indian National Congress 6,853 44.24 Y. Vikheho Swu Naga People's Front 6,421 41.46 432 14 Southern Angami I 87.10 Vikho-o Yhoshü Naga People's Front 6,774 57.50 Medokul Sophie Indian National Congress 5,006 42.50 1,768 15 Southern Angami II 84.22 Viswesül Pusa Indian National Congress 5,116 37.47 Atha Vizol Naga People's Front 4,598 33.68 518 16 Pfütsero 71.07 Neiba Kronu Naga People's Front 9,617 52.88 Kewekhape Therie Indian National Congress 8,204 45.11 1,413 17 Chizami 94.78 Deo Nukhu Indian National Congress 8,117 39.16 Kewezu Naga People's Front 7,942 38.31 175 18 Chozuba 87.94 Chotisuh Sazo Independent politician IND 8,754 37.56 Vaprumu Demo Indian National Congress 7,402 31.76 1,352 19 Phek 79.45 Küzholuzo Nienü Naga People's Front 10,919 55.43 Dezoto Rhakho Rashtriya Janata Dal 4,643 23.57 6,276 20 Meluri 91.54 Yitachu Naga People's Front 11,121 57.50 Penthu Indian National Congress 8,183 42.31 2,938 21 Tuli 69.61 L. Temjen Jamir Naga People's Front 4,411 28.45 T. Tali Independent politician IND 4,231 27.29 180 22 Arkakong 86.38 Nuklutoshi Naga People's Front 9,035 45.40 Takatiba Masa Ao Indian National Congress 8,455 42.49 580 23 Impur 92.72 Nungsangyapang Indian National Congress 10,373 61.42 T. N. Mannen Rashtriya Janata Dal 6,184 36.61 4,189 24 Angetyongpang 84.70 Tongpang Ozüküm Indian National Congress 8,304 53.46 Jongshilemba Rashtriya Janata Dal 7,069 45.51 1,235 25 Mongoya 83.87 Ngangshi K. Ao Independent politician IND 7,325 53.14 S. Supongmeren Jamir Indian National Congress 4,291 31.13 3,034 26 Aonglenden 75.98 Nungshizenba Indian National Congress 4,380 47.01 Imtikümzük Longkümer Independent politician IND 2,841 30.49 1,539 27 Mokokchung Town 79.70 Chubatoshi Apok Jamir Indian National Congress 2,085 42.94 Aolepden Independent politician IND 1,459 30.05 626 28 Koridang 86.03 Imkong L. Imchen Naga People's Front 10,144 52.00 T. Chenung Longchar Independent politician IND 8,947 45.87 1,197 29 Jangpetkong 86.16 I. Imkong Indian National Congress 7,721 58.80 Longrineken Naga People's Front 5,410 41.20 2,311 30 Alongtaki 84.30 Sakusangba Naga People's Front 9,521 59.75 Tiameren Aier Indian National Congress 5,637 35.37 3,884 31 Akuluto 96.50 Kheto Indian National Congress 7,100 64.63 Khetoho Naga People's Front 3,885 35.37 3,215 32 Atoizu 89.04 Doshehe Y. Sema Naga People's Front 8,188 51.79 Mghato Achumi Indian National Congress 7,622 48.21 566 33 Suruhoto 91.11 Shetoyi Independent politician IND 7,053 52.83 Khutovi Indian National Congress 6,257 46.87 796 34 Aghunato 90.18 Tokheho Yepthomi Indian National Congress 6,997 52.93 Pukhayi Naga People's Front 6,223 47.07 774 35 Zünheboto 79.81 K. C. Nihoshe Independent politician IND 9,592 52.10 S. Hukavi Zhimomi Indian National Congress 8,403 45.65 1,189 36 Satakha 84.31 G. Kaito Aye Naga People's Front 7,621 56.33 Inavi Indian National Congress 5,909 43.67 1,712 37 Tyüi 96.57 Yanthungo Patton Bharatiya Janata Party 6,172 30.72 Yankithung Yanthan Indian National Congress 5,335 26.56 837 38 Wokha 83.54 Chumben Murry Nationalist Congress Party 14,181 42.45 T. M. Lotha Bharatiya Janata Party 8,270 24.76 5,911 39 Sanis 95.80 Ralanthung Yanthan Naga People's Front 5,114 22.75 T. L. Merry Bharatiya Janata Party 4,037 17.96 1,077 40 Bhandari 93.30 Wochumo Kithan Naga People's Front 6,059 25.91 Mmhonlümo Kikon Nationalist Congress Party 4,301 18.40 1,758 41 Tizit 89.31 Aloh Indian National Congress 8,463 50.12 Tingkup Naga People's Front 6,284 37.22 2,179 42 Wakching 97.51 M. C. Konyak Bharatiya Janata Party 7,476 38.88 Yona Indian National Congress 6,213 32.31 1,263 43 Tapi 89.58 Lanpha Konyak Indian National Congress 6,941 53.81 Noke Wangnao Naga People's Front 5,957 46.19 984 44 Phomching 93.17 Kongam Indian National Congress 8,802 48.28 Pohwang Konyak Bharatiya Janata Party 7,773 42.63 1,029 45 Tehok 92.83 C. L. John Naga People's Front 7,829 53.29 Shaboh Indian National Congress 6,426 43.74 1,403 46 Mon Town 86.44 Chingwang Konyak Indian National Congress 10,316 58.00 N. Thongwang Konyak Naga People's Front 7,136 40.12 3,180 47 Aboi 96.83 Nyeiwang Konyak Naga People's Front 5,415 51.83 E. Eshak Konyak Rashtriya Janata Dal 4,799 45.94 616 48 Moka 94.86 E. E. Pangteang Naga People's Front 8,256 52.97 A. Nyamnyei Konyak Indian National Congress 6,190 39.72 2,066 49 Tamlu 99.67 P. Dako Phom Independent politician IND 17,860 53.53 B. S. Nganlang Phom Indian National Congress 12,932 38.76 4,928 50 Longleng 96.18 S. Pangnyu Phom Nationalist Congress Party 13,535 36.84 T. L. Semdok Rashtriya Janata Dal 11,309 30.78 2,226 51 Noksen 78.47 H. Chuba Chang Indian National Congress 2,988 32.55 C. M. Chang Naga People's Front 2,905 31.64 83 52 Longkhim Chare 97.67 S. Kyukhangba Sangtam Indian National Congress 7,437 38.57 Imtilemba Sangtam Bharatiya Janata Party 6,474 33.57 963 53 Tuensang Sadar I 70.79 P. Chuba Indian National Congress 9,230 56.22 Nungsanglemba Chang Bharatiya Janata Party 4,078 24.84 5,152 54 Tuensang Sadar II 94.02 Kejong Chang Indian National Congress 7,628 43.58 Rhakila Nationalist Congress Party 7,275 41.56 353 55 Tobu 95.22 Naiba Konyak Naga People's Front 10,017 58.26 Bongkhao Indian National Congress 7,176 41.74 2,841 56 Noklak 92.05 Puthai Longon Naga People's Front 7,939 60.18 Sedem Khaming Indian National Congress 2,167 16.43 5,772 57 Thonoknyu 91.12 S. Heno Khiamniungan Naga People's Front 5,600 34.58 Pongom Independent politician IND 3,432 21.19 2,168 58 Shamator–Chessore 92.38 R. Tohanba Naga People's Front 9,315 48.54 K. Yamakam Indian National Congress 6,922 36.07 2,393 59 Seyochung–Sitimi 96.70 C. Kipili Sangtam Independent politician IND 8,054 38.18 Sethricho Shihote Indian National Congress 6,754 32.02 1,300 60 Pungro–Kiphire 93.31 T. Torechu Naga People's Front 13,275 49.56 R. L. Akamba Indian National Congress 9,308 34.75 3,967 See also List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2008 elections in India References Category:2008 in Nagaland Nagaland Category:State Assembly elections in Nagaland 2008