Nagaland · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2008
Shurhozelie of Nagaland Peoples Front won the Northern Angami-I Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Nagaland in the 2008 state assembly election, securing 6,229 votes (37.50% vote share). The runner-up was Prasielie Pienyu (Independent) with 5,256 votes.
A total of 3 candidates contested this assembly seat. State Assembly elections elect Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using India's First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system, and the party or alliance winning a majority of seats forms the state government. Full candidate-wise vote breakdown, vote shares, and constituency information are shown below.
| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shurhozelie | 6229 | 37.50% | Nagaland Peoples Front |
| 2 | Prasielie Pienyu | 5256 | 31.60% | Independent |
| 3 | Seyiekuolie | 5126 | 30.90% | Indian National Congress |
The Northern Angami-I constituency is part of the Nagaland Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2008 Assembly election, 3 candidates contested for this seat. Shurhozelie (Nagaland Peoples Front) emerged as the winner securing 6,229 votes.
State Assembly elections in India determine which party or coalition forms the state government. The party or alliance winning a majority of Assembly seats in a state gets to form the government and appoint the Chief Minister. Unlike Lok Sabha elections which are held simultaneously across India, each state follows its own election cycle, typically every five years.
How to read this data: The candidate table above shows all contestants ranked by position. The vote percentage column shows each candidate's share of the total votes polled in this constituency. The bar chart visualizes the top candidates' vote counts for quick comparison.