Nagaland Assembly Election Results 2008

The 2008 Nagaland Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) election was held to elect members to 60 assembly constituencies across the state. Nagaland Peoples Front emerged as the single largest party, winning 26 seats (majority mark: 31). Indian National Congress came second with 23 seats.

A total of 1,302,266 electors were registered to vote across the state. Of these, 1,130,426 votes were polled, resulting in an overall voter turnout of 86.8%. The average victory margin across all constituencies was 2,305 votes, with the closest contest decided by just 66 votes and the largest margin reaching 10,761 votes.

A total of 5 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 2008

Seat breakdown: Nagaland Peoples Front (26), Indian National Congress (23), Independent (7), Bharatiya Janata Party (2), Nationalist Congress Party (2). No single party reached the majority mark of 31 seats, requiring a coalition to form the government.

Election Summary

  • State: Nagaland
  • Election Year: 2008
  • Total Constituencies: 60
  • Majority Mark: 31 seats
  • Total Electors: 1,302,266
  • Votes Polled: 1,130,426
  • Turnout: 86.8%
  • Parties with Seats: 5
  • Avg. Victory Margin: 2,305 votes
  • By Type: ST (59), GEN (1)

Constituency-wise Results: Nagaland 2008

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 K.L. Chishi Indian National Congress 17891 14462 80.80% 3926 27.10% 2008
2 2-Dimapur-II-Nagaland ST Nagaland S.I. Jamir Indian National Congress 44124 33149 75.10% 2759 8.30% 2008
3 3-Dimapur-III-Nagaland ST Nagaland Azheto Zhimomi Indian National Congress 19931 15699 78.80% 3003 19.10% 2008
4 4-Ghaspani-I-Nagaland ST Nagaland Y. Hewoto Awomi Indian National Congress 58926 48234 81.90% 1514 3.10% 2008
5 5-Ghaspani-II-Nagaland ST Nagaland K. Hollohon Independent 27905 23343 83.70% 1651 7.10% 2008
6 6-Tenning-Nagaland ST Nagaland Tarie Indian National Congress 29560 25547 86.40% 4901 19.20% 2008
7 7-Peren-Nagaland ST Nagaland T.R. Zeliang Nagaland Peoples Front 29777 26039 87.40% 3879 14.90% 2008
8 8-Western Angami-Nagaland ST Nagaland Kiyanilie Peseyie Nagaland Peoples Front 20162 15471 76.70% 1430 9.20% 2008
9 9-Kohima Town-Nagaland ST Nagaland Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire Nagaland Peoples Front 37440 27884 74.50% 7103 25.50% 2008
10 10-Northern Angami-I-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shurhozelie Nagaland Peoples Front 21831 16611 76.10% 973 5.90% 2008
11 11-Northern Angami-II-Nagaland ST Nagaland Neiphiu Rio Nagaland Peoples Front 19807 16521 83.40% 10761 65.10% 2008
12 12-Tseminyu-Nagaland ST Nagaland R. Khing Nagaland Peoples Front 25479 24372 95.70% 66 0.30% 2008
13 13-Pughoboto-Nagaland ST Nagaland Joshua Indian National Congress 16864 15489 91.80% 432 2.80% 2008
14 14-Southern Angami-I-Nagaland ST Nagaland Vikho-O Yhoshu Nagaland Peoples Front 13525 11780 87.10% 1768 15.00% 2008
15 15-Southern Angami-II-Nagaland ST Nagaland K.V. Pusa Indian National Congress 16212 13653 84.20% 518 3.80% 2008
16 16-Pfutsero-Nagaland ST Nagaland Neiba Nagaland Peoples Front 25587 18185 71.10% 1413 7.80% 2008
17 17-Chizami-Nagaland ST Nagaland Deo Nukhu Indian National Congress 21871 20730 94.80% 175 0.80% 2008
18 18-Chozuba-Nagaland ST Nagaland Chotisuh Sazo Independent 26504 23308 87.90% 1352 5.80% 2008
19 19-Phek-Nagaland ST Nagaland Kuzholuzo Nagaland Peoples Front 24795 19700 79.50% 6276 31.90% 2008
20 20-Meluri-Nagaland ST Nagaland Yitachu Nagaland Peoples Front 21127 19340 91.50% 2938 15.20% 2008
21 21-Tuli-Nagaland ST Nagaland L. Temjen Jamir Nagaland Peoples Front 22274 15505 69.60% 180 1.20% 2008
22 22-Arkakong-Nagaland ST Nagaland Nuklutoshi Nagaland Peoples Front 23040 19901 86.40% 580 2.90% 2008
23 23-Impur-Nagaland ST Nagaland Nungsangyapang Indian National Congress 18217 16890 92.70% 4189 24.80% 2008
24 24-Angetyongpang-Nagaland ST Nagaland T. Sentichuba Indian National Congress 18338 15533 84.70% 1235 8.00% 2008
25 25-Mongoya-Nagaland ST Nagaland Dr. Ngangshi K. Ao Independent 16437 13785 83.90% 3034 22.00% 2008
26 26-Aonglenden-Nagaland ST Nagaland Nungshizenba Indian National Congress 12262 9317 76.00% 1539 16.50% 2008
27 27-Mokokchung Town-Nagaland ST Nagaland C. Apok Jamir Indian National Congress 6093 4856 79.70% 626 12.90% 2008
28 28-Koridang-Nagaland ST Nagaland Imkong L. Imchen Nagaland Peoples Front 22674 19506 86.00% 1197 6.10% 2008
29 29-Jangpetkong-Nagaland ST Nagaland I. Imkong Indian National Congress 15241 13131 86.20% 2311 17.60% 2008
30 30-Alongtaki-Nagaland ST Nagaland Sakusangba Nagaland Peoples Front 18903 15936 84.30% 3884 24.40% 2008
31 31-Akuluto-Nagaland ST Nagaland Kheto Indian National Congress 11383 10985 96.50% 3215 29.30% 2008
32 32-Atoizu-Nagaland ST Nagaland Doshehe Y. Sema Nagaland Peoples Front 17756 15810 89.00% 566 3.60% 2008
33 33-Suruhoto-Nagaland ST Nagaland Shetoyi Independent 14653 13350 91.10% 796 6.00% 2008
34 34-Aghunato-Nagaland ST Nagaland Tokheho Indian National Congress 14659 13220 90.20% 774 5.90% 2008
35 35-Zunheboto-Nagaland ST Nagaland Dr. K.C. Nihoshe Independent 23065 18409 79.80% 1189 6.50% 2008
36 36-Satakha-Nagaland ST Nagaland G. Kaito Nagaland Peoples Front 16047 13530 84.30% 1712 12.70% 2008
37 37-Tyui-Nagaland ST Nagaland Yanthungo Bharatiya Janata Party 20803 20090 96.60% 837 4.20% 2008
38 38-Wokha-Nagaland ST Nagaland Dr. Chumben Murry Nationalist Congress Party 39988 33405 83.50% 5911 17.70% 2008
39 39-Sanis-Nagaland ST Nagaland Ralanthung Nagaland Peoples Front 23461 22475 95.80% 1077 4.80% 2008
40 40-Bhandari-Nagaland ST Nagaland Wochumo Kithan Nagaland Peoples Front 25060 23381 93.30% 1758 7.50% 2008
41 41-Tizit-Nagaland ST Nagaland Aloh Indian National Congress 18904 16884 89.30% 2179 12.90% 2008
42 42-Wakching-Nagaland ST Nagaland M.C. Konyak Bharatiya Janata Party 19718 19228 97.50% 1263 6.60% 2008
43 43-Tapi-Nagaland ST Nagaland Lanpha Indian National Congress 14399 12898 89.60% 984 7.60% 2008
44 44-Phomching-Nagaland ST Nagaland Kongam Indian National Congress 19569 18233 93.20% 1029 5.60% 2008
45 45-Tehok-Nagaland ST Nagaland C.L. John Nagaland Peoples Front 15826 14692 92.80% 1403 9.50% 2008
46 46-Mon Town-Nagaland ST Nagaland Chingwang Indian National Congress 20576 17785 86.40% 3180 17.90% 2008
47 47-Aboi-Nagaland ST Nagaland Nyeiwang Nagaland Peoples Front 10789 10447 96.80% 616 5.90% 2008
48 48-Moka-Nagaland ST Nagaland E.E. Pangteang Nagaland Peoples Front 16429 15585 94.90% 2066 13.30% 2008
49 49-Tamlu-Nagaland ST Nagaland P. Dako Phom Independent 33475 33365 99.70% 4928 14.80% 2008
50 50-Longleng-Nagaland ST Nagaland S. Pangnyu Phom Nationalist Congress Party 38196 36737 96.20% 2226 6.10% 2008
51 51-Noksen-Nagaland ST Nagaland H. Chuba Indian National Congress 11699 9180 78.50% 83 0.90% 2008
52 52-Longkhim Chare-Nagaland ST Nagaland S.K. Sangtam Indian National Congress 19745 19284 97.70% 963 5.00% 2008
53 53-Tuensang Sadar-I-Nagaland ST Nagaland P. Chuba Indian National Congress 23194 16418 70.80% 5152 31.40% 2008
54 54-Tuensang Sadar-II-Nagaland ST Nagaland Kejong Indian National Congress 18619 17505 94.00% 353 2.00% 2008
55 55-Tobu-Nagaland ST Nagaland Naiba Nagaland Peoples Front 18056 17193 95.20% 2841 16.50% 2008
56 56-Noklak-Nagaland ST Nagaland P. Longon Nagaland Peoples Front 14331 13191 92.00% 5772 43.80% 2008
57 57-Thonoknyu-Nagaland ST Nagaland S. Heno Nagaland Peoples Front 17774 16196 91.10% 2168 13.40% 2008
58 58-Shamator Chessore-Nagaland ST Nagaland R. Tohanba Nagaland Peoples Front 20772 19190 92.40% 2393 12.50% 2008
59 59-Seyochung Sitimi-Nagaland ST Nagaland C. Kipili Sangtam Independent 21816 21096 96.70% 1300 6.20% 2008
60 60-Pungro Kiphire-Nagaland ST Nagaland Torechu Nagaland Peoples Front 28707 26787 93.30% 3967 14.80% 2008

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 2008 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 2008 was 2,305 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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