Nagaland · Vidhan Sabha (State Assembly) Election 2008
T.R. Zeliang of Nagaland Peoples Front won the Peren Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency in Nagaland in the 2008 state assembly election, securing 14,959 votes (57.50% vote share). The runner-up was Vatsu Meru (Indian National Congress) with 11,080 votes.
A total of 2 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 | T.R. Zeliang | 14959 | 57.50% | Nagaland Peoples Front |
| 2 | Vatsu Meru | 11080 | 42.60% | Indian National Congress |
The Peren constituency is part of the Nagaland Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly). In the 2008 Assembly election, 2 candidates contested for this seat. T.R. Zeliang (Nagaland Peoples Front) emerged as the winner securing 14,959 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.