1977 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
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All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Registered403,454
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Vizol Koso
Party United Democratic Front (Nagaland) INC
Leader's seat Southern Angami-II
Seats before 25
Seats won 35 15
Seat change New New
Popular vote 39.21% 20.19%
CM before election

President's rule

 Elected CM

Vizol Koso
United Democratic Front (Nagaland)

Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in November 1977 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Nagaland, India. United Democratic Front won the majority of seats and Vizol Koso was appointed as the Chief Minister of Nagaland for his second term. The number of constituencies was set as 60 by the recommendation of the Delimitation Commission of India.[1]

These were the first elections held in Nagaland after the Shillong Accord of 1975.

Result

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
United Democratic Front127,44539.2135Increase10
Indian National Congress65,61620.1915New
National Convention of Nagaland38,52811.851New
Independents93,40528.749Decrease3
Total324,994100.00600
Valid votes324,99498.07
Invalid/blank votes6,4071.93
Total votes331,401100.00
Registered voters/turnout403,45482.14
Source: ECI[2]

Results by constituency

  • Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituency
Assembly Constituency Turnout Winner Runner Up Margin
#k Names % Candidate Party Votes % Candidate Party Votes %
1 Dimapur I 60.33% Md. Anwar Hussain INC 2,421 38.75% Chalie Kevichusa UDA 1,939 31.03% 482
2 Dimapur II 61.86% I. Vikheshe INC 3,406 45.90% Neisatuo Kiditsu UDA 2,814 37.92% 592
3 Dimapur III 87.87% Dabalal Mech INC 1,807 40.18% Satish Langtha Independent 1,358 30.20% 449
4 Ghaspani I 66.25% K. Shikhu Independent 2,928 36.20% Lhouvisier UDA 2,680 33.14% 248
5 Ghaspani II 79.53% Rokonicha UDA 2,245 30.47% Langkam Independent 2,017 27.38% 228
6 Tening 89.82% N. C. Zeling INC 2,224 31.33% N. Azu Mewmai UDA 2,207 31.09% 17
7 Peren 78.58% L. Lungalang UDA 3,524 46.80% Imriet Dieing Independent 2,004 26.61% 1,520
8 Western Angami 70.09% Setu Independent 1,926 36.64% Tsolie UDA 1,856 35.31% 70
9 Kohima Town 63.63% John Bosco Jasokie INC 3,262 52.90% Peiezotuo Atuo UDA 2,704 43.85% 558
10 Northern Angami I 69.03% Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu UDA 2,446 62.08% Neiteo Independent 953 24.19% 1,493
11 Northern Angami II 75.66% Chupfuo UDA 2,589 41.39% P. Sopu Angami Independent 1,867 29.85% 722
12 Tseminyü 82.64% R. S. Rengma UDA 2,888 52.59% Riga Thong NCN 2,494 45.41% 394
13 Pughoboto 87.83% Huska Sumi UDA 3,218 56.74% Atovi Sema Independent 2,326 41.02% 892
14 Southern Angami I 75.74% Vitsonei K. Angami UDA 1,885 41.14% N. Zao Angami Independent 1,140 24.88% 745
15 Southern Angami II - Vizol Koso UDA Elected Unopposed
16 Pfütsero 80.65% Lhiweshelo Mero UDA 1,568 38.54% Vepari NCN 841 20.67% 727
17 Chizami 93.71% Soyie UDA 1,831 32.94% Yevehu Lohe Independent 1,739 31.28% 92
18 Chozuba 91.03% Vamuzo Phesao UDA 3,233 47.22% Zhovepra Rosetso Independent 1,854 27.08% 1,379
19 Phek 85.87% Vejoyi UDA 2,584 47.66% Zalhuzu Vasa Independent 1,651 30.45% 933
20 Meluri 90.43% Chekhutso UDA 1,794 33.85% P. K. T. Marhutho Independent 1,558 29.40% 236
21 Tuli 93.37% T. Tali UDA 2,845 62.97% I. Merachiba INC 1,496 33.11% 1,349
22 Arkakong 92.36% Tsukjemwati UDA 1,806 35.31% R. C. Chiten Jamir INC 1,150 22.48% 656
23 Impur 95.61% Kariba UDA 1,850 36.19% T. Chuba Independent 1,741 34.06% 109
24 Angetyongpang 87.71% Sentichuba UDA 2,783 57.11% Limasangwa Independent 2,017 41.39% 766
25 Mongoya 85.19% T. Imtimeren Jamir UDA 2,275 54.01% Aoshingang Independent 1,894 44.97% 381
26 Aonglenden 83.06% S. C. Jamir UDA 2,688 61.89% I. Bendang NCN 1,586 36.52% 1,102
27 Mokokchung Town 84.27% Takuyaba UDA 827 69.85% Koramoa Jamir Independent 345 29.14% 482
28 Koridang 83.43% Dalle Namo UDA 2,102 42.43% Akangtemjan Independent 1,808 36.50% 294
29 Jangpetkong 93.01% Imchalemba Ao UDA 2,044 40.98% Arienba Independent 1,735 34.78% 309
30 Alongtaki 91.21% Bendangtoshi Ao UDA 2,156 54.99% Tiameren INC 1,716 43.76% 440
31 Akuluto 89.28% Khehoto INC 1,774 43.76% Hotolu UDA 1,296 31.97% 478
32 Atoizu 85.18% Kiyezhe L. Chishi UDA 2,993 54.42% Khetoho INC 2,419 43.98% 574
33 Suruhoto 87.18% Kanito INC 2,584 41.09% Pukhahe UDA 2,126 33.81% 458
34 Aghunato 88.43% Kihoto UDA 3,509 57.17% Shetovi NCN 1,752 28.54% 1,757
35 Zünheboto 80.85% Ghutoshe INC 2,514 46.15% Tokheho NCN 1,633 29.97% 881
36 Satakha 86.06% Kaito INC 2,824 49.12% Hokheto Sema UDA 2,811 48.90% 13
37 Tyüi 85.45% T. A. Ngullie INC 2,304 35.73% Nsemo Ovung UDA 2,170 33.65% 134
38 Wokha 79.13% Rainbow Ezung Independent 3,199 52.62% Mhao Lotha UDA 2,742 45.10% 457
39 Sanis 84.46% Mhonshan Murry UDA 2,434 38.75% T. Nchibemo Ngullie Independent 2,282 36.33% 152
40 Bhandari 86.66% Tsenlamo Kikon NCN 2,951 49.41% Mhondamo Kithan INC 2,150 36.00% 801
41 Tizit 86.32% P. K. Along UDA 1,632 35.59% Mankho INC 1,416 30.88% 216
42 Wakching 86.88% Chingwang Konyak INC 2,397 38.08% P. Enyei UDA 2,240 35.58% 157
43 Tapi 82.77% Noke Wangnao UDA 2,600 49.21% Hoka Konyak INC 1,035 19.59% 1,565
44 Phomching 87.05% Pohwang Konyak UDA 2,170 43.97% Wanpen INC 1,732 35.10% 438
45 Tehok 91.78% Manlem Independent 1,782 27.87% Noklem Independent 1,578 24.68% 204
46 Mon Town 77.27% L. Metna Independent 2,386 40.85% Chaying INC 1,245 21.31% 1,141
47 Aboi 86.67% A. Longngei Konyak UDA 2,573 48.62% Nyeiwang Konyak NCN 1,838 34.73% 735
48 Moka 89.45% Manwai Awang Independent 2,304 46.24% Pangtiang UDA 1,605 32.21% 699
49 Tamlu 94.51% Bangjak Phom Independent 3,441 50.99% Ailong Phom UDA 1,733 25.68% 1,708
50 Longleng 93.00% Chenlom Phom UDA 2,213 25.08% Chirgko INC 1,947 22.06% 266
51 Noksen 92.84% C. Chongshen Chang INC 1,918 45.51% I. L. Chingmak Independent 1,336 31.70% 582
52 Longkhim Chare 90.97% Horangse Sangtam Independent 2,843 39.24% C. Thrinimong UDA 2,541 35.07% 302
53 Tuensang Sadar I 78.88% H. Sao Chang INC 1,914 42.18% Chiten Sangtam UDA 1,549 34.13% 365
54 Tuensang Sadar II 89.06% Tochi Hanso INC 1,773 35.03% M. Yanchu Chang Independent 1,743 34.43% 30
55 Tobu 92.11% Nuklo UDA 2,947 47.60% Sopen Konyak NCN 2,078 33.56% 869
56 Noklak 81.52% Thangpong UDA 1,652 32.22% John INC 1,273 24.83% 379
57 Thonoknyu 89.95% Pongom INC 1,982 31.09% Pottu Independent 1,284 20.14% 698
58 Shamator–Chessore 90.71% K. Zungkum Yimchunger UDA 2,863 42.25% Yamakan Kichan INC 2,655 39.18% 208
59 Seyochung–Sitimi 87.04% Yopikyu Thongtsar UDA 3,236 47.78% Kheshito Independent 1,944 28.71% 1,292
60 Pungro–Kiphire 81.27% Kichingse Independent 1,620 27.33% T. Rothrong INC 1,542 26.02% 78

See also

References

  1. ^ "DPACO (1976) - Archive Delimitation Orders - Election Commission of India". Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1977 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
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