The 2018 Nagaland Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) election was held to elect members to 60 assembly constituencies across the state. Naga Peoples Front emerged as the single largest party, winning 27 seats (majority mark: 31). Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party came second with 17 seats.
A total of 1,188,967 electors were registered to vote across the state. Of these, 998,168 votes were polled, resulting in an overall voter turnout of 83.95%. The average victory margin across all constituencies was 1,827 votes, with the closest contest decided by just 1 votes and the largest margin reaching 8,559 votes.
A total of 6 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.
Seat breakdown: Naga Peoples Front (27), Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (17), Bharatiya Janata Party (12), National People's Party (2), Independent (1) and 1 other parties. No single party reached the majority mark of 31 seats, requiring a coalition to form the government.
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 | H. Tovihoto Ayemi | Bharatiya Janata Party | 22694 | 18237 | 80.40% | 6600 | 36.20% | 2018 |
| 2 | 2-Dimapur-II-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Moatoshi Longkumer | Naga Peoples Front | 51843 | 38156 | 73.60% | 6939 | 18.20% | 2018 |
| 3 | 3-Dimapur-III-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Azheto Zhimomi | Naga Peoples Front | 32967 | 26821 | 81.40% | 2138 | 8.00% | 2018 |
| 4 | 4-Ghaspani-I-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | N. Jacob Zhimomi | Bharatiya Janata Party | 65643 | 51917 | 79.10% | 2595 | 5.00% | 2018 |
| 5 | 5-Ghaspani-II-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Zhaleo Rio | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 26260 | 22615 | 86.10% | 4916 | 21.70% | 2018 |
| 6 | 6-Tenning-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Namduadi Rangkau Zeliang | Naga Peoples Front | 26464 | 20544 | 77.60% | 32 | 0.20% | 2018 |
| 7 | 7-Peren-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Taditui Rangkau Zeliang | Naga Peoples Front | 29081 | 22696 | 78.00% | 5432 | 23.90% | 2018 |
| 8 | 8-Western Angami-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Keneizhakho Nakhro | Naga Peoples Front | 16887 | 13838 | 81.90% | 694 | 5.00% | 2018 |
| 9 | 9-Kohima Town-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Dr.Neikiesalie Nicky Kire | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 31489 | 22838 | 72.50% | 2372 | 10.40% | 2018 |
| 10 | 10-Northern Angami-I-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Khriehu Liezietsu | Naga Peoples Front | 17014 | 13048 | 76.70% | 2516 | 19.30% | 2018 |
| 11 | 11-Northern Angami-II-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Neiphiu Rio | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 20965 | 1 | 0.00% | 1 | 100.00% | 2018 |
| 12 | 12-Tseminyu-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | R. Khing | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 24294 | 21963 | 90.40% | 863 | 3.90% | 2018 |
| 13 | 13-Pughoboto-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Y. Vikheho Swu | Naga Peoples Front | 13364 | 12502 | 93.50% | 70 | 0.60% | 2018 |
| 14 | 14-Southern Angami-I-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Vikho-O YhoshÜ | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 13354 | 11263 | 84.30% | 2082 | 18.50% | 2018 |
| 15 | 15-Southern Angami-II-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Zale Neikha | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 17469 | 14355 | 82.20% | 771 | 5.40% | 2018 |
| 16 | 16-Pfutsero-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Neiba Kronu | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 20596 | 16841 | 81.80% | 1314 | 7.80% | 2018 |
| 17 | 17-Chizami-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Kezhienyi Khalo | Naga Peoples Front | 16972 | 15199 | 89.60% | 403 | 2.70% | 2018 |
| 18 | 18-Chozuba-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Chotisuh Sazo | Naga Peoples Front | 24181 | 21922 | 90.70% | 942 | 4.30% | 2018 |
| 19 | 19-Phek-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Kuzholuzo Nienu | Naga Peoples Front | 21021 | 17649 | 84.00% | 4931 | 27.90% | 2018 |
| 20 | 20-Meluri-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Yitachu | Naga Peoples Front | 16921 | 16401 | 96.90% | 74 | 0.50% | 2018 |
| 21 | 21-Tuli-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Amenba Yaden | Naga Peoples Front | 17224 | 14442 | 83.80% | 886 | 6.10% | 2018 |
| 22 | 22-Arkakong-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Shri Imnatiba | National People's Party | 16290 | 14311 | 87.90% | 793 | 5.50% | 2018 |
| 23 | 23-Impur-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Dr Imtiwapang Aier | Naga Peoples Front | 10061 | 9642 | 95.80% | 62 | 0.60% | 2018 |
| 24 | 24-Angetyongpang-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Tongpang Ozukum | Independent | 15480 | 12457 | 80.50% | 950 | 7.60% | 2018 |
| 25 | 25-Mongoya-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Ngangshi K Ao | Naga Peoples Front | 15918 | 13569 | 85.20% | 348 | 2.60% | 2018 |
| 26 | 26-Aonglenden-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Imtikumzuk | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 12091 | 10324 | 85.40% | 88 | 0.90% | 2018 |
| 27 | 27-Mokokchung Town-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Metsubo Jamir | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 7129 | 5579 | 78.30% | 1004 | 18.00% | 2018 |
| 28 | 28-Koridang-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Imkong L Imchen | Naga Peoples Front | 17254 | 15671 | 90.80% | 128 | 0.80% | 2018 |
| 29 | 29-Jangpetkong-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Longrineken | Bharatiya Janata Party | 11103 | 10139 | 91.30% | 276 | 2.70% | 2018 |
| 30 | 30-Alongtaki-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Temjen Imna Along | Bharatiya Janata Party | 14332 | 11876 | 82.90% | 86 | 0.70% | 2018 |
| 31 | 31-Akuluto-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Kazheto Kinimi | Bharatiya Janata Party | 9981 | 8953 | 89.70% | 735 | 8.20% | 2018 |
| 32 | 32-Atoizu-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Picto | Naga Peoples Front | 15555 | 14448 | 92.90% | 838 | 5.80% | 2018 |
| 33 | 33-Suruhoto-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | H Khehovi | Bharatiya Janata Party | 14946 | 13161 | 88.10% | 8559 | 65.00% | 2018 |
| 34 | 34-Aghunato-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Pukhayi | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 14846 | 11382 | 76.70% | 1416 | 12.40% | 2018 |
| 35 | 35-Zunheboto-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | K. Tokugha Sukhalu | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 20530 | 16352 | 79.60% | 2548 | 15.60% | 2018 |
| 36 | 36-Satakha-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | G. Kaito Aye | Janata Dal (United) | 16058 | 13278 | 82.70% | 2543 | 19.20% | 2018 |
| 37 | 37-Tyui-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Yanthungo Patton | Bharatiya Janata Party | 22384 | 21098 | 94.30% | 3092 | 14.70% | 2018 |
| 38 | 38-Wokha-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Dr. Chumben Murry | Naga Peoples Front | 30970 | 26040 | 84.10% | 8555 | 32.90% | 2018 |
| 39 | 39-Sanis-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Mhathung Yanthan | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 22225 | 21079 | 94.80% | 2992 | 14.20% | 2018 |
| 40 | 40-Bhandari-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Mmhonlumo Kikon | Bharatiya Janata Party | 25749 | 24378 | 94.70% | 312 | 1.30% | 2018 |
| 41 | 41-Tizit-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | P. Paiwang Konyak | Bharatiya Janata Party | 18066 | 16903 | 93.60% | 2386 | 14.10% | 2018 |
| 42 | 42-Wakching-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Shri. Y.M.Yollow Konyak | Naga Peoples Front | 14807 | 13852 | 93.60% | 1766 | 12.70% | 2018 |
| 43 | 43-Tapi-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Noke | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 11581 | 11213 | 96.80% | 1237 | 11.00% | 2018 |
| 44 | 44-Phomching-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Pohwang Konyak | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 16498 | 14545 | 88.20% | 632 | 4.30% | 2018 |
| 45 | 45-Tehok-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | C.L John | Naga Peoples Front | 11616 | 10683 | 92.00% | 4556 | 42.60% | 2018 |
| 46 | 46-Mon Town-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | N. Thongwang Konyak | Naga Peoples Front | 18084 | 16211 | 89.60% | 28 | 0.20% | 2018 |
| 47 | 47-Aboi-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Eshak Konyak | Naga Peoples Front | 11886 | 11167 | 94.00% | 905 | 8.10% | 2018 |
| 48 | 48-Moka-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | E. E. Pangteang | Naga Peoples Front | 16125 | 15220 | 94.40% | 148 | 1.00% | 2018 |
| 49 | 49-Tamlu-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | B. S. Nganlang Phom | Naga Peoples Front | 16411 | 15455 | 94.20% | 958 | 6.20% | 2018 |
| 50 | 50-Longleng-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | S Pangnyu Phom | Bharatiya Janata Party | 24919 | 23607 | 94.70% | 1006 | 4.30% | 2018 |
| 51 | 51-Noksen-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | C.M. Chang | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 11617 | 10029 | 86.30% | 576 | 5.70% | 2018 |
| 52 | 52-Longkhim Chare-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Muthingnyuba Sangtam | Naga Peoples Front | 21015 | 19755 | 94.00% | 1848 | 9.40% | 2018 |
| 53 | 53-Tuensang Sadar-I-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Toyang Chang | Naga Peoples Front | 21532 | 16915 | 78.60% | 3259 | 19.30% | 2018 |
| 54 | 54-Tuensang Sadar-II-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Kejong Chang | Naga Peoples Front | 15040 | 13406 | 89.10% | 1799 | 13.40% | 2018 |
| 55 | 55-Tobu-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | N. Bongkhao Konyak | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 18611 | 16601 | 89.20% | 621 | 3.70% | 2018 |
| 56 | 56-Noklak-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | H. Haiying | Bharatiya Janata Party | 15480 | 13865 | 89.60% | 5 | 0.00% | 2018 |
| 57 | 57-Thonoknyu-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | L.Khumo Khiamniungan | National People's Party | 18434 | 16051 | 87.10% | 4044 | 25.20% | 2018 |
| 58 | 58-Shamator Chessore-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | Toshi Wungtung | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 17286 | 14914 | 86.30% | 307 | 2.10% | 2018 |
| 59 | 59-Seyochung Sitimi-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | V. Kashiho Sangtam | Bharatiya Janata Party | 21678 | 18498 | 85.30% | 1162 | 6.30% | 2018 |
| 60 | 60-Pungro Kiphire-Nagaland | ST | Nagaland | T. Torechu | Naga Peoples Front | 28676 | 22293 | 77.70% | 473 | 2.10% | 2018 |
Data-driven analysis covering competitiveness, candidate performance, and voter behaviour.
A constituency with a margin under 5,000 votes is considered closely fought. The average margin in Nagaland 2018 was 1,827 votes.
The 10 constituencies decided by the narrowest margins.
| Constituency | Winner | Party | Margin |
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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 allows voters to reject all candidates. When NOTA votes exceed the victory margin, it signals significant voter dissatisfaction.
| Constituency | NOTA Votes | Win Margin | NOTA > Margin? |
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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).