1987 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
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All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Registered581,953
Turnout84.53%
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Hokishe Sema
Party INC NND
Leader's seat Aonglenden
Seats before 24 24
Seats won 34 18
Seat change Increase10 Decrease6
Popular vote 39.84% 30.33%
CM before election

Hokishe Sema
Indian National Congress

Elected CM

Hokishe Sema
INC

Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in November 1987 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Nagaland, India. The Indian National Congress won the most seats and Hokishe Sema was appointed as the Chief Minister of Nagaland. The number of constituencies was set as 60 by the recommendation of the Delimitation Commission of India.[1]

Result

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Indian National Congress193,19936.1034+10
Naga National Democratic Party140,11226.1818–6
Nagaland Peoples Front43,7828.181New
Bharatiya Janata Party9260.170New
Independents157,17329.377–5
Total535,192100.00600
Valid votes535,19298.71
Invalid/blank votes6,9801.29
Total votes542,172100.00
Registered voters/turnout581,95393.16
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 63.38% Hokishe Sema INC 10,790 54.12% Crellan Pesyie Independent 5,525 27.71% 5,265
2 Dimapur II 63.62% Imtisunget Jamir Independent 8,763 40.89% I. Vikheshe INC 8,280 38.63% 483
3 Dimapur III 80.58% Vihepu Yephthomi Independent 4,200 47.46% Prodep Singyong NND 2,825 31.92% 1,375
4 Ghaspani I 58.37% Shikiho Sema INC 10,551 54.90% H. Khekiho Zhimomi NPP 6,795 35.36% 3,756
5 Ghaspani II 87.28% Rokonicha NND 3,483 25.88% Hekiye L. Independent 3,400 25.26% 83
6 Tening 97.81% Henlum L. Singson INC 2,235 26.56% T. R. Zeliang NND 2,182 25.93% 53
7 Peren 90.32% Bangdi Lheilung NND 2,548 27.24% N. C. Zeliang INC 1,863 19.92% 685
8 Western Angami 73.28% Shurhiu NND 2,811 42.99% Vibikho INC 2,125 32.50% 686
9 Kohima Town 60.17% John Bosco Jasokie INC 4,880 52.28% Khrieketoulie NND 4,210 45.10% 670
10 Northern Angami I 79.45% Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu NND 2,027 35.83% Neikhotso Linyu NPP 2,024 35.78% 3
11 Northern Angami II 90.82% K. V. Keditsu Independent 2,012 22.59% Neiphiu Rio Independent 1,928 21.65% 84
12 Tseminyü 89.40% Nillo INC 3,019 38.87% R. S. Rengma NND 2,441 31.43% 578
13 Pughoboto 94.98% Joshua Achumi INC 2,502 42.79% Huska Sumi NPP 2,339 40.00% 163
14 Southern Angami I 84.17% Diethoo Independent 2,123 36.56% Puse Zhotso INC 1,221 21.03% 902
15 Southern Angami II 87.02% Vizadel Sakhrie INC 2,080 38.89% Vizol Koso NND 1,985 37.12% 95
16 Pfütsero 77.80% Jhenucho NND 3,543 50.99% Lhiweshelo Mero INC 3,291 47.36% 252
17 Chizami 92.40% Zhovehu Lohe INC 2,872 38.12% K. G. Kenye NND 2,554 33.90% 318
18 Chozuba 84.91% Vamuzo Phesao NND 5,250 56.02% Nuzota Swuro INC 3,970 42.36% 1,280
19 Phek 85.90% Vejoyi NND 3,653 48.20% Zachilhu Vadeo INC 3,473 45.82% 180
20 Meluri 91.35% Chiekhutso NND 2,673 36.35% Asang Independent 2,156 29.32% 517
21 Tuli 97.87% T. Tali NND 5,906 56.71% Tsuknungpenzu INC 3,532 33.92% 2,374
22 Arkakong 98.79% Jongpongchiten INC 3,747 43.54% Marchiba NPP 2,494 28.98% 1,253
23 Impur 99.39% T. Chuba Independent 4,246 44.88% S. Lima Aier INC 3,567 37.71% 679
24 Angetyongpang 92.53% Akumbenba NPP 2,227 28.90% S. Lima INC 2,068 26.83% 159
25 Mongoya 81.78% N. I. Jamir INC 4,220 58.27% J. Maputemjen Independent 1,274 17.59% 2,946
26 Aonglenden 86.02% Nungshizenba INC 3,686 59.70% M. Bendangnukshi NND 2,421 39.21% 1,265
27 Mokokchung Town 83.25% Imtimeren INC 861 37.10% Imkongmar Independent 784 33.78% 77
28 Koridang 91.03% Nokzenketba INC 3,045 32.32% Bendangtoshi Independent 2,426 25.75% 619
29 Jangpetkong 95.06% Chubatemjen Ao INC 2,516 42.58% Kiremwati Independent 1,765 29.87% 751
30 Alongtaki 98.42% Tiameren Imchen INC 2,082 34.71% Aomeri Independent 1,772 29.54% 310
31 Akuluto 93.05% I. Khehoto Sema INC 1,644 40.11% I. Vitokhe Sema NND 1,455 35.50% 189
32 Atoizu 90.51% Kiyezhe L. Chishi INC 2,847 47.25% N. Yeshito Chishi Independent 2,721 45.15% 126
33 Suruhoto 96.11% Kiyezhe Sema INC 2,677 43.05% Khukivi Awomi NND 2,671 42.95% 6
34 Aghunato 92.55% K. Kihoto Hollohon INC 1,872 34.41% Nihokhe NND 1,697 31.19% 175
35 Zünheboto 73.83% Ghutoshe INC 2,432 36.43% Tokheho NND 1,632 24.45% 800
36 Satakha 89.09% Hokheto INC 2,902 48.09% Kughavi NND 2,871 47.57% 31
37 Tyüi 85.36% N. L. Odyuo NND 4,254 49.43% T. A. Ngullie INC 3,632 42.20% 622
38 Wokha 76.13% John Lotha Independent 3,689 37.07% Dr. T. M. Lotha NND 3,349 33.65% 340
39 Sanis 81.25% T. Nchibemo Ngullie INC 2,715 39.63% Nkhoa NND 2,558 37.34% 157
40 Bhandari 89.71% Tsenlamo Kikon NND 3,698 41.64% E. Thungohamo Ezung INC 3,606 40.61% 92
41 Tizit 94.25% N. Yeangphong Konyak INC 5,161 53.35% B. Tingkap Wangnao NND 3,374 34.88% 1,787
42 Wakching 88.65% Chingwang Konyak INC 5,151 55.58% P. Enyei NND 4,007 43.24% 1,144
43 Tapi 97.10% Noke Wangnao NND 3,125 42.84% M. L. Tongwang INC 2,196 30.11% 929
44 Phomching 98.21% P. Pohwang INC 4,226 55.26% Kongam NND 3,339 43.66% 887
45 Tehok 96.89% T. P. Manlen Konyak NND 3,382 41.65% C. Nocklem Konyak INC 3,242 39.93% 140
46 Mon Town 88.92% S. Yokten INC 6,492 61.22% K. Tingnei NND 3,187 30.05% 3,305
47 Aboi 94.75% W. Eyung INC 2,868 42.88% Khampei Konyak Independent 1,555 23.25% 1,313
48 Moka 98.90% A. Nyamnyei Konyak INC 3,017 36.43% K. Kiko Konyak Independent 2,838 34.27% 179
49 Tamlu 99.61% Bangjak Phom INC 3,434 51.50% H. N. Yemliphom NND 3,183 47.74% 251
50 Longleng 98.59% Chenlom Phom INC 2,736 30.28% Heongphom Independent 2,248 24.88% 488
51 Noksen 94.99% C. Chongshen Chang INC 2,144 49.77% H. Chuba Chang Independent 1,313 30.48% 831
52 Longkhim Chare 94.46% Thrinimong Sangtam Independent 2,468 29.79% S. Kyukhangba Sangtam INC 2,121 25.60% 347
53 Tuensang Sadar I 82.86% Changkong Chang INC 3,489 48.44% S. Khoney Independent 1,742 24.18% 1,747
54 Tuensang Sadar II 98.23% Lakiumong INC 2,659 43.53% M. B. Yimkong Independent 1,754 28.72% 905
55 Tobu 96.15% A. Sopen NND 3,991 39.53% Sheakpong Konyak INC 3,647 36.12% 344
56 Noklak 94.55% Sedem Khaming NND 1,997 31.43% Tochi Hanso Independent 1,843 29.01% 154
57 Thonoknyu 95.45% P. Pongom NND 1,793 27.13% S. Heno Khiamniungan INC 1,540 23.30% 253
58 Shamator–Chessore 93.38% K. Zungkum Yimchunger NND 2,189 31.33% Yamukum INC 1,905 27.26% 284
59 Seyochung–Sitimi 90.42% Yopikyu Thongtsar NND 3,695 54.44% S. Sethricho Sangtam INC 2,817 41.51% 878
60 Pungro–Kiphire 92.59% T. Rothrong INC 4,732 51.50% T. Torechu NND 4,384 47.71% 348

See also

References

  1. ^ "DPACO (1976) - Archive Delimitation Orders - Election Commission of India". Retrieved 9 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Statistical Report on General Election, 1987 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
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