Nagaland Assembly Election Results 2003

The 2003 Nagaland Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) election was held to elect members to 60 assembly constituencies across the state. Indian National Congress emerged as the single largest party, winning 21 seats (majority mark: 31). Nagaland Peoples Front came second with 19 seats.

A total of 1,014,841 electors were registered to vote across the state. Of these, 891,497 votes were polled, resulting in an overall voter turnout of 87.85%. The average victory margin across all constituencies was 1,753 votes, with the closest contest decided by just 18 votes and the largest margin reaching 13,288 votes.

A total of 7 political parties won at least one seat in this election. Each constituency uses the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) electoral system. The party or coalition winning a majority of assembly seats forms the state government and appoints the Chief Minister.

Party-wise Seat Distribution - Nagaland 2003

Seat breakdown: Indian National Congress (21), Nagaland Peoples Front (19), Bharatiya Janata Party (7), Nationalist Democratic Movement (5), Independent (4) and 2 other parties. No single party reached the majority mark of 31 seats, requiring a coalition to form the government.

Election Summary

  • State: Nagaland
  • Election Year: 2003
  • Total Constituencies: 60
  • Majority Mark: 31 seats
  • Total Electors: 1,014,841
  • Votes Polled: 891,497
  • Turnout: 87.85%
  • Parties with Seats: 7
  • Avg. Victory Margin: 1,753 votes
  • By Type: ST (59), GEN (1)

Constituency-wise Results: Nagaland 2003

Click on any constituency name to view the full candidate-wise breakdown with individual vote counts, vote share percentages, and party affiliations.

Sno. Constituency Type State Winner Party Electors Votes Turnout Margin Margin% Year
1 1-Dimapur-I-Nagaland GEN Nagaland Shri. Hokishe Sema Bharatiya Janata Party 21512 14221 66.10% 3414 24.00% 2003
2 2-Dimapur-II-Nagaland ST Nagaland Hewoto Nagaland Peoples Front 45950 29065 63.30% 788 2.70% 2003
3 3-Dimapur-III-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Kihoto Hollon Nationalist Democratic Movement 16992 14227 83.70% 286 2.00% 2003
4 4-Ghaspani-I-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: H. Khekiho Zhimomi Nagaland Peoples Front 54453 44926 82.50% 13288 29.60% 2003
5 5-Ghaspani-II-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Rokonicha Indian National Congress 23808 20979 88.10% 367 1.70% 2003
6 6-Tenning-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: T.R. Zelaing Indian National Congress 19006 18124 95.40% 2199 12.10% 2003
7 7-Peren-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Vatsu Meru Nagaland Peoples Front 20690 18689 90.30% 1211 6.50% 2003
8 8-Western Angami-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Kiyanilie Nagaland Peoples Front 17721 12914 72.90% 966 7.50% 2003
9 9-Kohima Town-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Z. Obed Nagaland Peoples Front 28807 18662 64.80% 497 2.70% 2003
10 10-Northern Angami-I-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Shurhozelie Nagaland Peoples Front 16596 10205 61.50% 799 7.80% 2003
11 11-Northern Angami-II-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Neiphi-U Rio Nagaland Peoples Front 16790 14619 87.10% 6067 41.50% 2003
12 12-Tseminyu-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: R. Khing Janata Dal (United) 22260 21403 96.20% 1715 8.00% 2003
13 13-Pughoboto-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Huska Janata Dal (United) 13650 11664 85.50% 1152 9.90% 2003
14 14-Southern Angami-I-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Medokul Indian National Congress 12280 9410 76.60% 430 4.60% 2003
15 15-Southern Angami-II-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: K. V. Pusa Indian National Congress 11373 9713 85.40% 1219 12.60% 2003
16 16-Pfutsero-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Kewekhape Nagaland Peoples Front 18488 16198 87.60% 1503 9.30% 2003
17 17-Chizami-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Deo Nukhu Samata Party 14051 13297 94.60% 847 6.40% 2003
18 18-Chozuba-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Thenucho Nagaland Peoples Front 18430 17201 93.30% 1871 10.90% 2003
19 19-Phek-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Kuzholuzo Nagaland Peoples Front 16377 15373 93.90% 2802 18.20% 2003
20 20-Meluri-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Yitachu Nagaland Peoples Front 13797 13432 97.40% 725 5.40% 2003
21 21-Tuli-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: T. Tali Indian National Congress 17773 17556 98.80% 2708 15.40% 2003
22 22-Arkakong-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Takatiba Masa Ao Indian National Congress 15483 15431 99.70% 498 3.20% 2003
23 23-Impur-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Nungsangyapang Indian National Congress 13360 13087 98.00% 2109 16.10% 2003
24 24-Angetyongpang-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Jonshilemba Independent 12308 10762 87.40% 2441 22.70% 2003
25 25-Mongoya-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: S. Supongmeren Jamir Indian National Congress 12065 10502 87.00% 3936 37.50% 2003
26 26-Aonglenden-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: S.C. Jamir Indian National Congress 10179 9741 95.70% 7786 79.90% 2003
27 27-Mokokchung Town-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Nungshizenba Indian National Congress 4971 3621 72.80% 262 7.20% 2003
28 28-Koridang-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Imkong Imchen Independent 17560 17131 97.60% 364 2.10% 2003
29 29-Jangpetkong-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: I. Imkong Indian National Congress 10844 8552 78.90% 4832 56.50% 2003
30 30-Alongtaki-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Tiameren Bharatiya Janata Party 14459 12411 85.80% 2435 19.60% 2003
31 31-Akuluto-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Kheto Nagaland Peoples Front 7725 6096 78.90% 540 8.90% 2003
32 32-Atoizu-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Doshihe Y.Senia Indian National Congress 10839 9500 87.60% 18 0.20% 2003
33 33-Suruhoto-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Khutovi Independent 10217 9296 91.00% 1693 18.20% 2003
34 34-Aghunato-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Tokheho Indian National Congress 10372 7997 77.10% 755 9.40% 2003
35 35-Zunheboto-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Hukavi Nationalist Democratic Movement 14442 10476 72.50% 127 1.20% 2003
36 36-Satakha-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Kaito Indian National Congress 11691 9275 79.30% 744 8.00% 2003
37 37-Tyui-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Yankithung Yanthan Indian National Congress 18154 16397 90.30% 2612 15.90% 2003
38 38-Wokha-Nagaland ST Nagaland Dr. T.M. Lotha Bharatiya Janata Party 30364 23628 77.80% 2592 11.00% 2003
39 39-Sanis-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Nkhao Lotha Nagaland Peoples Front 20383 19324 94.80% 37 0.20% 2003
40 40-Bhandari-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: E.T. Ezung Nationalist Democratic Movement 20093 16927 84.20% 686 4.10% 2003
41 41-Tizit-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: N. Yeangphong Nagaland Peoples Front 14211 13740 96.70% 1331 9.70% 2003
42 42-Wakching-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: M.C. Konyak Bharatiya Janata Party 12305 11340 92.20% 451 4.00% 2003
43 43-Tapi-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Noke Nagaland Peoples Front 10599 10433 98.40% 177 1.70% 2003
44 44-Phomching-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Kongam Indian National Congress 16323 16033 98.20% 4558 28.40% 2003
45 45-Tehok-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: W. Wangyuh Indian National Congress 13421 13174 98.20% 2019 15.30% 2003
46 46-Mon Town-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Chingwang Indian National Congress 15579 13078 83.90% 1441 11.00% 2003
47 47-Aboi-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Nyeiwang Nagaland Peoples Front 8838 8620 97.50% 766 8.90% 2003
48 48-Moka-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: E.E. Pangteang Nagaland Peoples Front 12936 12862 99.40% 1555 12.10% 2003
49 49-Tamlu-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Nyemli Phom Indian National Congress 30113 30094 99.90% 480 1.60% 2003
50 50-Longleng-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Chenlom Phom Janata Dal (United) 31281 31237 99.90% 700 2.20% 2003
51 51-Noksen-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: H. Chuba Indian National Congress 8075 7979 98.80% 983 12.30% 2003
52 52-Longkhim Chare-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: Imtilemba Bharatiya Janata Party 15454 14193 91.80% 243 1.70% 2003
53 53-Tuensang Sadar-I-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: P. Chuba Independent 16082 15144 94.20% 91 0.60% 2003
54 54-Tuensang Sadar-II-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: A. Lakiumong Bharatiya Janata Party 12976 12819 98.80% 491 3.80% 2003
55 55-Tobu-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: K. Naiba Konyak Nagaland Peoples Front 12288 12053 98.10% 593 4.90% 2003
56 56-Noklak-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: P. Longon Nagaland Peoples Front 11290 10769 95.40% 943 8.80% 2003
57 57-Thonoknyu-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: S. Heno Nationalist Democratic Movement 12339 12122 98.20% 2129 17.60% 2003
58 58-Shamator Chessore-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: K. Yamukam Indian National Congress 15492 15266 98.50% 223 1.50% 2003
59 59-Seyochung Sitimi-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: C. Kipili Sangtam Nationalist Democratic Movement 16392 16311 99.50% 5536 33.90% 2003
60 60-Pungro Kiphire-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shri: T. Torochu Bharatiya Janata Party 22534 22198 98.50% 1175 5.30% 2003

How to Read This Data

Column Definitions

Constituency
The assembly constituency name. Click to view the full candidate-wise results.
Type
GEN (General), SC (Scheduled Castes), ST (Scheduled Tribes), BL (Backward Class).
Electors
Total registered voters eligible to vote on polling day.
Turnout
Percentage of registered electors who actually cast their vote.

 

Votes Polled
Total votes cast, including valid and rejected ballots.
Margin
Vote difference between first and second-place candidates.
Margin %
Margin as a percentage of total votes polled.
Party
The political party that won the constituency.

Nagaland 2003 Assembly Election Analysis

Data-driven analysis covering competitiveness, candidate performance, and voter behaviour.

Victory Margin Distribution

A constituency with a margin under 5,000 votes is considered closely fought. The average margin in Nagaland 2003 was 1,753 votes.

Closest Contests

The 10 constituencies decided by the narrowest margins.

ConstituencyWinnerPartyMargin

Deposit Forfeiture by Party

Candidates receiving less than one-sixth (16.67%) of valid votes forfeit their security deposit. A high forfeiture rate indicates a party fielded candidates in constituencies with little voter support.

NOTA Analysis

NOTA allows voters to reject all candidates. When NOTA votes exceed the victory margin, it signals significant voter dissatisfaction.

ConstituencyNOTA VotesWin MarginNOTA > Margin?

How Nagaland Assembly Elections Work

The Nagaland Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) is the lower house of the state legislature. MLAs are directly elected by voters through universal adult suffrage.

Nagaland is divided into 60 assembly constituencies. The constituencies are categorized as: ST (59 seats), GEN (1 seats). SC and ST reserved constituencies ensure representation for historically marginalized communities.

To form a government, a party or coalition needs at least 31 seats (simple majority of 60 seats). The leader is invited by the Governor to become Chief Minister.

Elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT).

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