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	\| elected_members =		\| elected_members =
	\| next_election = ~~Elections in~~ Nagaland		\| next_election = Next Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
	\| next_year = ~~2023~~		\| next_year = Next
	\| votes_for_election =		\| votes_for_election =
	\| needed_votes =		\| needed_votes =
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	\| leaders_seat1 = Peren		\| leaders_seat1 = Peren
	\| popular_vote1 = 389,912		\| popular_vote1 = 389,912
			\| alliance1 = [[National Democratic Alliance (India)\|NDA]]
	\| percentage1 = 38.8%		\| percentage1 = 38.8%
	\| swing1 = {{decrease}}8.2%		\| swing1 = {{decrease}}8.2%
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	\| last_update = <!-- Chief Minister -->		\| last_update = <!-- Chief Minister -->
	\| title = [[Chief Minister]]		\| title = [[Chief Minister of Nagaland\|Chief Minister]]
	\| posttitle = [[Chief Minister]] after election		\| posttitle = [[Chief Minister of Nagaland\|Chief Minister]] after election
	\| before_election = [[T. R. Zeliang]]		\| before_election = [[T. R. Zeliang]]
	\| before_party = Nagaland People's Front		\| before_party = Nagaland People's Front
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	== Background ==		== Background ==
	The tenure of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly ~~ends~~ on 13 March 2018.<ref name="el1">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.elections.in/upcoming-elections-in-india.html\|title=Upcoming Elections in India\|accessdate=2017-03-13}}</ref> On 22 Jan 2018, former CM [[KL Chishi]] joined the BJP along with 12 other leaders and former lawmakers, including former Independent legislator [[Jacob Zhimomi]], at an event in Dimapur.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://scroll.in/latest/866054/former-nagaland-chief-minister-kl-chishi-12-other-congress-leaders-join-bjp\|title=Former Nagaland Chief Minister KL Chishi, 12 other leaders join BJP\|author=Scroll Staff\|publisher=\|accessdate=7 June 2018}}</ref>		The tenure of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly ended on 13 March 2018.<ref name="el1">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.elections.in/upcoming-elections-in-india.html\|title=Upcoming Elections in India\|accessdate=2017-03-13}}</ref> On 22 Jan 2018, former CM [[KL Chishi]] joined the BJP along with 12 other leaders and former lawmakers, including former Independent legislator [[Jacob Zhimomi]], at an event in Dimapur.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://scroll.in/latest/866054/former-nagaland-chief-minister-kl-chishi-12-other-congress-leaders-join-bjp\|title=Former Nagaland Chief Minister KL Chishi, 12 other leaders join BJP\|author=Scroll Staff\|publisher=\|accessdate=7 June 2018}}</ref>

	11 parties issued a statement calling for the postponement of the polls.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/poll-boycott-no-solution-to-nagaland-issue-kiren-rijiju/articleshow/62708760.cms\|title=Poll boycott no solution to Nagaland issue: Kiren Rijiju \| newspaper=Times of India\|publisher=\|accessdate=7 June 2018}}</ref>		11 parties issued a statement calling for the postponement of the polls.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/poll-boycott-no-solution-to-nagaland-issue-kiren-rijiju/articleshow/62708760.cms\|title=Poll boycott no solution to Nagaland issue: Kiren Rijiju \| newspaper=Times of India\|publisher=\|accessdate=7 June 2018}}</ref>
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	\| [[Tenning (Vidhan Sabha constituency)\|Tenning]]		\| [[Tenning (Vidhan Sabha constituency)\|Tenning]]
	\| ~~[[N. R. Zeliang]]~~		\| Namri Nchang
	\| bgcolor={{~~Naga People's Front~~/meta/color}} \| \|\| [[~~Naga People's Front~~\|~~NPF~~]]		\| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} \| \|\|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party\|NDPP]]
	\|7018		\|7018
	\|Namduadi Rangkau Zeliang		\|Namduadi Rangkau Zeliang
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	\| [[Imkong L. Imchen]]		\| [[Imkong L. Imchen]]
	\| bgcolor={{~~Bharatiya Janata Party~~/meta/color}} \| \|\| [[~~Bharatiya Janata Party~~\|~~BJP~~]]		\| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} \|
			\|[[Naga People's Front\|NPF]]
	\|7525		\|7525
	\|T Chalukumba Ao		\|T Chalukumba Ao
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	\|}		\|}


	==Government Formation==		==Government Formation==

	[[Neiphiu Rio]] is the leader of [[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party]] was sworn in the [[Chief ~~Ministers~~ of Nagaland]] on 8 March 2018. The ministry had 12 Cabinet ministers including the Chief Minister. 5 incumbents including the Chief Minister belong to the [[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party]], while 6 ministers including the Deputy Chief Minister belong to the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. 1 minister is an Independent MLA.<ref>{{cite news \| url=https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/nagaland/nagaland-neiphiu-rio-takes-cm-oath-cabinet-moves-to-rename-indira-stadium-5091437/ \| title=Nagaland: Neiphiu Rio takes CM oath, cabinet moves to rename Indira stadium \| date=9 March 2018 \| newspaper=The Indian Express \| first=Dipankar \| last=Ghose \| accessdate=25 August 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news \| url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/know-all-about-incumbent-neiphiu-rio-the-new-chief-minister-of-nagaland-1821287 \| title=All About Neiphiu Rio, Nagaland's Chief Minister For Fourth Term \| date=8 March 2018 \| publisher=NDTV \| accessdate=25 August 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/neiphiu-rio-takes-oath-as-nagaland-cm/articleshow/63215461.cms\|title=Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/senior-politician-neiphiu-rio-back-as-nagaland-cm-1185069-2018-03-08\|title=Senior politician Neiphiu Rio back as Nagaland CM\|first1=P. T. I.\|last1=March 8\|first2=2018UPDATED\|last2=March 8\|first3=2018 18:50\|last3=Ist\|website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kohima/neiphiu-rio-a-man-born-to-rule/articleshow/63229908.cms\|title=Neiphiu Rio, a man born to rule \| Kohima News - Times of India\|website=The Times of India}}</ref> NPP party MLA's merge their party with [[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/two-npf-legislators-resign-from-assembly/ \|title=Two NPF legislators resign from Assembly}}</ref>		[[Neiphiu Rio]], the leader of the [[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party]] was sworn in as the [[Chief Minister of Nagaland]] on 8 March 2018. The ministry had 12 Cabinet ministers including the Chief Minister. 5 incumbents including the Chief Minister belong to the [[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party]], while 6 ministers including the Deputy Chief Minister belong to the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. 1 minister is an Independent MLA.<ref>{{cite news \| url=https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/nagaland/nagaland-neiphiu-rio-takes-cm-oath-cabinet-moves-to-rename-indira-stadium-5091437/ \| title=Nagaland: Neiphiu Rio takes CM oath, cabinet moves to rename Indira stadium \| date=9 March 2018 \| newspaper=The Indian Express \| first=Dipankar \| last=Ghose \| accessdate=25 August 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news \| url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/know-all-about-incumbent-neiphiu-rio-the-new-chief-minister-of-nagaland-1821287 \| title=All About Neiphiu Rio, Nagaland's Chief Minister For Fourth Term \| date=8 March 2018 \| publisher=NDTV \| accessdate=25 August 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/neiphiu-rio-takes-oath-as-nagaland-cm/articleshow/63215461.cms\|title=Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/senior-politician-neiphiu-rio-back-as-nagaland-cm-1185069-2018-03-08\|title=Senior politician Neiphiu Rio back as Nagaland CM\|first1=P. T. I.\|last1=March 8\|first2=2018UPDATED\|last2=March 8\|first3=2018 18:50\|last3=Ist\|website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kohima/neiphiu-rio-a-man-born-to-rule/articleshow/63229908.cms\|title=Neiphiu Rio, a man born to rule \| Kohima News - Times of India\|website=The Times of India}}</ref> NPP party MLA's merge their party with [[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/two-npf-legislators-resign-from-assembly/ \|title=Two NPF legislators resign from Assembly}}</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==

>YttriumShrew: NPF got the most seats and votes

2021-07-02T09:21:10Z

NPF got the most seats and votes

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{{Infobox election
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| turnout = 85.62%<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/75-voter-turnout-in-meghalaya-and-nagaland/articleshow/63101616.cms |title=75% voter turnout in Meghalaya and Nagaland |newspaper=[[Times of India]] |date=28 February 2018 |accessdate=28 February 2018}}</ref>
| votes_counted = 
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| last_update = 
| title = [[Chief Minister]]
| posttitle = [[Chief Minister]] after election
| before_election = [[T. R. Zeliang]]
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| after_election = [[Neiphiu Rio]]
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The '''Nagaland Legislative Assembly election, 2018''' was held on 27 February 2018 in 59 out of 60 constituencies of the [[Legislative Assembly of Nagaland]]. The scheduled election in [[Northern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Northern Angami II]] constituency did not take place as only incumbent MLA [[Neiphiu Rio]] was nominated and was therefore declared elected unopposed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/nagaland/nagaland-assembly-elections-2018-neiphiu-rio-elected-unopposed-before-polls-5061555/|title=Nagaland Assembly elections 2018: Neiphiu Rio elected unopposed before polls|date=13 February 2018|publisher=|accessdate=7 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/opinion/columnists/120218/northeast-polls-its-advantage-bjp.html|title=Northeast polls: It's advantage BJP|date=12 February 2018|publisher=|accessdate=7 June 2018}}</ref> The counting of votes took place on 3 March 2018.

== Background ==
The tenure of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly ends on 13 March 2018.<ref name="el1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.elections.in/upcoming-elections-in-india.html|title=Upcoming Elections in India|accessdate=2017-03-13}}</ref> On 22 Jan 2018, former CM [[KL Chishi]] joined the BJP along with 12 other leaders and former lawmakers, including former Independent legislator [[Jacob Zhimomi]], at an event in Dimapur.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/latest/866054/former-nagaland-chief-minister-kl-chishi-12-other-congress-leaders-join-bjp|title=Former Nagaland Chief Minister KL Chishi, 12 other leaders join BJP|author=Scroll Staff|publisher=|accessdate=7 June 2018}}</ref>

11 parties issued a statement calling for the postponement of the polls.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/poll-boycott-no-solution-to-nagaland-issue-kiren-rijiju/articleshow/62708760.cms|title=Poll boycott no solution to Nagaland issue: Kiren Rijiju | newspaper=Times of India|publisher=|accessdate=7 June 2018}}</ref>

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance and the ruling Naga Peoples' Front dissolved their electoral alliance prior to the election. The BJP instead chose to form an alliance with the newly formed [[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party]], led by former CM [[Neiphiu Rio]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nagaland-assembly-polls-bjp-to-join-hands-with-ndpp/articleshow/62584623.cms|title=Nagaland Assembly polls: BJP to join hands with NDPP | newspaper=Times of India|publisher=|accessdate=7 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/had-we-gone-it-alone-wed-have-won-20-seats-nagaland-bjp-state-president-talks-seat-sharing-dissent-and-defections-4351023.html|title='Had we gone it alone, we'd have won 20 seats': Nagaland BJP state president talks seat-sharing, dissent and defections - Firstpost|website=www.firstpost.com|accessdate=7 June 2018}}</ref>

== Schedule ==
The dates of the election were announced on 18 January 2018.<ref>http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/current/PN3_18012018.pdf</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
|'''Event'''
|'''Date'''
|'''Day'''
|-
| Date for nominations || 31 Jan 2018 || Wednesday
|-
| Last date for filing nominations || 7 Feb 2018 || Wednesday
|-
| Date for scrutiny of nominations || 8 Feb 2018 || Thursday
|-
| Last date for withdrawal of candidatures || 12 Feb 2018 || Monday
|-
| Date of poll || '''27 Feb 2018''' || Tuesday
|-
| Date of counting || 3 Mar 2018 || Saturday
|-
| Date before which the election shall be completed || 5 Mar 2018 || Monday
|}

==Exit polls==
{| class="wikitable collapsible" style="text-align:center;font-size:85%;line-height:25px"
|-
! class="wikitable" rowspan="2" | Polling firm
! class="wikitable" rowspan="2" | Date published
| bgcolor="{{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}}" |
| bgcolor="{{Nagaland Peoples Front/meta/color}}" |
| bgcolor="{{Indian National Congress/meta/color}}" |
| style="background:gray;"|
|-
! class="wikitable"|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]+
! class="wikitable"| [[Nagaland Peoples Front|NPF]]
! class="wikitable"| [[Indian National Congress|INC]]
! class="wikitable"| Others
|-
| JanKiBaat-NewsX<ref name="TOI">{{cite news|title= Exit polls predict BJP may win Tripura, consolidate position in Meghalaya and Nagaland |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bjp-demolishes-25-year-old-red-bastion-in-tripura-exit-polls/articleshow/63099152.cms |work=[[Times of India]]|accessdate=27 January 2018}}</ref>
| 27 January 2018
| '''27-32'''
| 20-25
| 0-2
| 5-7
|-
| CVoter<ref name="TOI"/>
| 27 January 2018
| '''25-31'''
| 19-25
| 0-4
| 6-10
|-
|}

==Result==
9 parties registered to contest the election, as well as a further 11 independent candidates. [[Lok Sabha]] MP and former [[Chief Minister of Nagaland|Chief Minister]] [[Neiphiu Rio]] of the [[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party]] was declared elected uncontested in the [[Northern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Northern Angami II]] constituency after no other candidate was nominated against him.<ref>{{cite web|title=The list of all contesting candidates for 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election|url=http://www.thenagarepublic.com/fact-check/list-contesting-candidates-13th-nagaland-legislative-assembly-election/|website=The Naga Republic|accessdate=19 February 2018}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|- bgcolor="#E9E9E9" align="center"
! colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;" |Parties and coalitions
! colspan="3" |Popular vote
! colspan="3" |Seats
|- bgcolor="#cccccc" align="center"
!Votes
!'''%'''
!'''±'''[[Percentage point|pp]]
!Candidates
! Won
! '''+/−'''
|-
| bgcolor="{{Nagaland Peoples Front/meta/color}}" |
|[[Nagaland People's Front]] (NPF)
|389,912
|38.8
|
|58
|26
|{{Decrease}}12
|-
| bgcolor="{{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}}" |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]] (NDPP)
|253,090
|25.2
|
|40
|18
|{{Increase}}18
|-
| bgcolor="{{Bharatiya Janata Party/meta/color}}" |
|[[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP)
|153,864
|15.3
|
|20
|12
|{{Increase}}11
|-
| bgcolor="{{National People's Party (India)/meta/color}}" |
|[[National People's Party (India)|National People's Party]] (NPP)
|69,506
|6.9
|
|25
|2
|{{Increase}}2
|-
| bgcolor="{{Janata Dal (United)/meta/color}}" |
|[[Janata Dal (United)]] (JD(U))
|45,089
|4.5
|
|13
|1
|{{Steady}}
|-
| bgcolor="{{Independent (politician)/meta/color}}" |
|[[Independent (politician)|Independents]] (IND)
|43,008
|4.3
|
|11
|1
|{{Decrease}}7
|-
| bgcolor="{{Indian National Congress/meta/color}}" |
|[[Indian National Congress]] (INC)
|20,752
|2.1
|
|18
|0
|{{Decrease}}8
|-
| bgcolor="{{Nationalist Congress Party/meta/color}}" |
|[[Nationalist Congress Party]] (NCP)
|10,693
|1.1
|
|6
|0
|{{Decrease}}4
|-
| bgcolor="{{Aam Aadmi Party/meta/color}}" |
|[[Aam Aadmi Party]] (AAP)
|7,491
|0.7
|
|3
|0
|{{Steady}}
|-
| bgcolor="{{Lok Janshakti Party/meta/color}}" |
|[[Lok Janshakti Party]] (LJP)
|2,765
|0.3
|
|2
|0
|{{Steady}}
|-
| bgcolor="{{None of the Above/meta/color}}" |
|[[None of the above]] (NOTA)
|
|
|
| colspan="3" bgcolor="#E9E9E9" |
|-
| colspan="8" bgcolor="#E9E9E9" |
|- style="font-weight:bold;"
| colspan="2" align="left" |Total
|1,004,760
|100.00
| bgcolor="#E9E9E9" |
|196
|60
|±0
|-
! colspan="8" |
|-
| style="text-align:left;" colspan="2" |Valid votes
| align="right" |1,004,760
| align="right" |97.53
| colspan="4" rowspan="5" style="background-color:#E9E9E9" |
|-
| style="text-align:left;" colspan="2" |Invalid votes
| align="right" |2,489
| align="right" |2.47
|-
| style="text-align:left;" colspan="2" |'''Votes cast / turnout'''
| align="right" |'''1,007,249'''
| align="right" |'''85.62'''
|-
| style="text-align:left;" colspan="2" |Abstentions
| align="right" |169,183
| align="right" |14.38
|-
| style="text-align:left;" colspan="2" |'''Registered voters'''
| align="right" |'''1,176,432'''
|colspan="1" style="background-color:#E9E9E9"|
|-
|}

=== Constituency-wise results ===

{| class="wikitable sortable"
! rowspan="2" |AC No.
! rowspan="2" |Constituency
! colspan="4" |Winner
! colspan="4" |Runner-up
! rowspan="2" |Margin
|-
! Candidate
! colspan="2" | Party
!Votes
!Candidate
! colspan="2" |Party
!Votes
|-
!1
| [[Dimapur 1 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dimapur-I]]
| [[H. Tovihoto Ayemi]]
| bgcolor={{Bharatiya Janata Party/meta/color}} | || [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|11721
|Pukhavi Yepthomi
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|5121
|6600
|-
!2
| [[Dimapur-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dimapur-II]]
| [[Moatoshi Longkumer]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|21942
|Supulebten
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|15003
|6939
|-
!3
| [[Dimapur-III (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dimapur-III]]
| [[Azheto Zhimomi]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|13162
|Tokheho
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|11024
|2138
|-
!4
| [[Ghaspani-1 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghaspani-1]]
| [[N. Jacob Zhimomi]]
| bgcolor={{Bharatiya Janata Party/meta/color}} | || [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|23391
|Z. Kasheto Yeptho
| bgcolor=#DDDDDD |
|Independent
|20796
|2595
|-
!5
| [[Ghaspani-2 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghaspani-2]]
| [[Zhaleo Rio]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|10939
|Dr. Kevingulie Khro
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|6023
|4916
|-
!6
| [[Tenning (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tenning]]
| [[N. R. Zeliang]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|7018
|Namduadi Rangkau Zeliang
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|6850
|168
|-
!7
| [[Peren (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Peren]]
| [[T.R. Zeliang]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|14064
|Iherie Ndang
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|8632
|5432
|-
!8
| [[Western Angami (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Western Angami]]
| [[Keneizhakho Nakhro]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|6516
|Er.Kevisekho Kruse
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|5822
|694
|-
!9
| [[Kohima Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Kohima Town]]
| Dr. [[Neikiesalie Nicky Kire]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|12605
|Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|10233
|2372
|-
!10
| [[Northern Angami-I (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Northern Angami-I]]
| [[Khriehu Liezietsu]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|7782
|Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|5266
|2516
|-
!11
| [[Northern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Northern Angami II]]
| [[Neiphiu Rio]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
| colspan="6" |Unopposed
|-
!12
| [[Tseminyu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tseminyu]]
| [[R. Khing]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|7925
|Er. Levi Rengma
| bgcolor={{National People's Party (India)/meta/color}} |
|[[National People's Party (India)|NPP]]
|7062
|863
|-
!13
| [[Pughoboto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pughoboto]]
| [[Y. Vikheho Swu]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|6258
|Dr. Sukhato A. Sema
| bgcolor=#FF9933 |
|[[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|6188
|70
|-
!14
| [[Southern Angami-I (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Southern Angami I]]
| [[Vikho-O Yhoshu]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|5821
|Medokul Sophie
| bgcolor={{National People's Party (India)/meta/color}} |
|[[National People's Party (India)|NPP]]
|3739
|2082
|-
!15
| [[Southern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Southern Angami II]]
| [[Zale Neikha]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|7563
|Er. Kropol Vitsu
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|6792
|771
|-
!16
| [[Pfutsero (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pfutsero]]
| [[Neiba Kronu]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|6228
|Thenucho
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|4914
|1314
|-
!17
| [[Chizami (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Chizami]]
| [[Kezhienyi Khalo]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|6563
|Kevechutso Doulo
| bgcolor=#FF9933 |
|[[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|6160
|403
|-
!18
| [[Chazouba (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Chazouba]]
| [[Chotisuh Sazo]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|11432
|Kudecho Khamo
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|10490
|942
|-
!19
| [[Phek (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Phek]]
| [[Kuzholuzo Nienu]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|11127
|Kupota Khesoh
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|6196
|4931
|-
!20
| [[Meluri (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Meluri]]
| [[Yitachu]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|7928
|Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|7854
|74
|-
!21
| [[Tuli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuli]]
| [[Amenba Yaden]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|3865
|L. Temjen Jamir
| bgcolor=#003366 |
|[[Janata Dal (United)|JD(U)]]
|2979
|886
|-
!22
| [[Arkakong (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Arkakong]]
| [[Imnatiba Jamir]]
| bgcolor={{National People's Party (India)/meta/color}} | || [[National People's Party (India)|NPP]]
|6307
|Shri Nuklutoshi
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|5514
|793
|-
!23
| [[Impur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Impur]]
| Dr. [[Imtiwapang Aier]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|4852
|T N Mannen
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|4790
|62
|-
!24
| [[Angetyongpang (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Angetyongpang]]
| [[Tongpang Ozukum]]
| bgcolor=#DDDDDD | || Independent
|4607
|Alemtemshi Jamir
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|3657
|950
|-
!25
| [[Mongoya (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mongoya]]
| [[Ngangshi K Ao]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|6883
|Alemtemshi Jamir
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|6535
|348
|-
!26
| [[Aonglenden (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aonglenden]]
| [[Imtikümzük Longkümer]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|5206
|Toshipokba
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|5118
|88
|-
!27
| [[Mokokchung Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mokokchung Town]]
| [[Metsubo Jamir]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|2964
|C. Apok Jamir
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|1960
|1004
|-
!28
| [[Koridang (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Koridang]]
| [[Imkong L. Imchen]]
| bgcolor={{Bharatiya Janata Party/meta/color}} | || [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|7525
|T Chalukumba Ao
| bgcolor={{National People's Party (India)/meta/color}} |
|[[National People's Party (India)|NPP]]
|7397
|128
|-
!29
| [[Jangpetkong (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jangpetkong]]
| [[Longrineken]]
| bgcolor={{Bharatiya Janata Party/meta/color}} | || [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|3615
|E.T Sunup
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|3339
|276
|-
!30
| [[Alongtaki (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Alongtaki]]
| [[Temjen Imma Along]]
| bgcolor={{Bharatiya Janata Party/meta/color}} | || [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|5981
|Dr. Benjongliba Aier
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|5895
|86
|-
!31
| [[Akuluto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Akuluto]]
| [[Kazheto Kinim]]
| bgcolor={{Bharatiya Janata Party/meta/color}} | || [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|4844
|K Khekaho Assumi
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|4109
|735
|-
!32
| [[Atoizu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Atoizu]]
| [[Picto]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|7643
|[[K. L. Chishi]]
| bgcolor=#FF9933 |
|[[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|6805
|838
|-
!33
| [[Suruhoto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Suruhoto]]
| [[H. Khehovi]]
| bgcolor={{Bharatiya Janata Party/meta/color}} | || [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|10860
|Dr. Kaito Jakhalu
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|2301
|8559
|-
!34
| [[Aghunato (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aghunato]]
| [[Pukhayi]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|6399
|Hukiye N Tissica
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|4978
|1421
|-
!35
| [[Aghunato (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aghunato]]
| [[K. Tokugha Sukhalu]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|9430
|Hukavi Zhimomi
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|6882
|2548
|-
!36
| [[Satakha (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Satakha]]
| [[G. Kaito Aye]]
| bgcolor={{Janata Dal (United)/meta/color}} | || [[Janata Dal (United)|JD(U)]]
|6431
|Zheito Chophy
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|3888
|2543
|-
!37
| [[Tyui (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tyui]]
| [[Yanthungo Patton]]
| bgcolor={{Bharatiya Janata Party/meta/color}} | || [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|11709
|Yankithung Yanthan
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|8617
|3092
|-
!38
| [[Wokha (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Wokha]]
| Dr. [[Chumben Murry]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|14870
|Y. Mhonbemo Humtsoe
| bgcolor=#003366 |
|[[Janata Dal (United)|JD(U)]]
|6315
|8555
|-
!39
| [[Sanis (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Sanis]]
| [[Mhathung Yanthan]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|10548
|Ramongo Lotha
| bgcolor=#003366 |
|[[Janata Dal (United)|JD(U)]]
|7556
|2992
|-
!40
| [[Bhandari (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Bhandari]]
| [[Mmhonlumo Kikon]]
| bgcolor={{Bharatiya Janata Party/meta/color}} | || [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|11205
|Achumbemo Kikon
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|10893
|312
|-
!41
| [[Tizit (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tizit]]
| [[P. Paiwang Konyak]]
| bgcolor={{Bharatiya Janata Party/meta/color}} | || [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|6981
|Y. Wangto Konyak
| bgcolor=#DDDDDD |
|Independent
|4595
|2386
|-
!42
| [[Wakching (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Wakching]]
| [[Y. M. Yolow]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|7808
|M. C. Konyak
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|6044
|1764
|-
!43
| [[Tapi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tapi]]
| [[Noke (politician)|Noke]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|4284
|N. Aphoa Konyak
| bgcolor=#003366 |
|[[Janata Dal (United)|JD(U)]]
|3047
|1237
|-
!44
| [[Phomching (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Phomching]]
| [[Pohwang Konyak]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|6611
|K. Konngam Konyak
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|5979
|632
|-
!45
| [[Tehok (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tehok]]
| [[C. L. John]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|7463
|Er C Kawang Konyak
| bgcolor=#FF9933 |
|[[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|2907
|4556
|-
!46
| [[Mon Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mon Town]]
| [[N. Thongwang Konyak]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|5429
|Y. Mankhao Konyak
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|5401
|28
|-
!47
| [[Aboi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aboi]]
| [[Eshak Konyak]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|6036
|Awan Konyak
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|5131
|905
|-
!48
| [[Aboi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aboi]]
| [[E. E. Pangteang]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|7684
|K. Kiko Konyak
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|7536
|148
|-
!49
| [[Tamlu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tamlu]]
| [[B. S. Nganlang]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|6582
|B. Phongshak Phom
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|5624
|958
|-
!50
| [[Longleng (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Longleng]]
| [[S. Pangnyu Phom]]
| bgcolor={{Bharatiya Janata Party/meta/color}} | || [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|9987
|Y. B Angam Phom
| bgcolor={{National People's Party (India)/meta/color}} |
|[[National People's Party (India)|NPP]]
|8981
|1006
|-
!51
| [[Noksen (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Noksen]]
| [[C. M. Chang]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|4436
|W.Chingmak Chang
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|3860
|576
|-
!52
| [[Longkhim Chare (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Longkhim Chare]]
| [[Muthingnyuba Sangtam]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|9316
|A. Imtilemba Sangtam
| bgcolor=#FF9933 |
|[[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|7468
|1848
|-
!53
| [[Tuensang Sadar-1 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuensang Sadar-1]]
| [[Toyang Chang]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|10087
|T.Mongko Chang
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} |
|[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|6828
|3259
|-
!54
| [[Tuensang Sadar-2 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuensang Sadar-2]]
| [[Kejong Chang]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|6204
|H Zungkum Chang
| bgcolor=#00B2B2 |
|[[Nationalist Congress Party|NCP]]
|4405
|1799
|-
!55
| [[Tobu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tobu]]
| [[N. Bongkhao Konyak]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|9732
|Naiba Konyak
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|7991
|1741
|-
!56
| [[Noklak (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Noklak]]
| [[H. Haiying]]
| bgcolor={{Bharatiya Janata Party/meta/color}} | || [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|5643
|P. Longon
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|5638
|5
|-
!57
| [[Thonoknyu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Thonoknyu]]
| [[L. Khumo Khiamniungan]]
| bgcolor={{National People's Party (India)/meta/color}} | || [[National People's Party (India)|NPP]]
|8389
|S.Heno Khiamniungan
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|4345
|4044
|-
!58
| [[Shamator Chessore (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Shamator Chessore]]
| [[Toshi Wungtung]]
| bgcolor={{Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party/meta/color}} | ||[[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party|NDPP]]
|4311
|R. Tohanba
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|4004
|307
|-
!59
| [[Seyochung Sitimi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Seyochung Sitimi]]
| [[V. Kashiho Sangtam]]
| bgcolor={{Bharatiya Janata Party/meta/color}} | || [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]]
|9830
|C Kipili Sangtam
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} |
|[[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|8668
|1162
|-
!60
| [[Pungro Kiphire (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pungro Kiphire]]
| [[T. Torechu]]
| bgcolor={{Naga People's Front/meta/color}} | || [[Naga People's Front|NPF]]
|8056
|T. Yangseo Sangtam
| bgcolor=#003366 |
|[[Janata Dal (United)|JD(U)]]
|7583
|473
|-
|}

==Government Formation==

[[Neiphiu Rio]] is the leader of [[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party]] was sworn in the [[Chief Ministers of Nagaland]] on 8 March 2018. The ministry had 12 Cabinet ministers including the Chief Minister. 5 incumbents including the Chief Minister belong to the [[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party]], while 6 ministers including the Deputy Chief Minister belong to the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. 1 minister is an Independent MLA.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/north-east-india/nagaland/nagaland-neiphiu-rio-takes-cm-oath-cabinet-moves-to-rename-indira-stadium-5091437/ | title=Nagaland: Neiphiu Rio takes CM oath, cabinet moves to rename Indira stadium | date=9 March 2018 | newspaper=The Indian Express | first=Dipankar | last=Ghose | accessdate=25 August 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/know-all-about-incumbent-neiphiu-rio-the-new-chief-minister-of-nagaland-1821287 | title=All About Neiphiu Rio, Nagaland's Chief Minister For Fourth Term | date=8 March 2018 | publisher=NDTV | accessdate=25 August 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/neiphiu-rio-takes-oath-as-nagaland-cm/articleshow/63215461.cms|title=Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/senior-politician-neiphiu-rio-back-as-nagaland-cm-1185069-2018-03-08|title=Senior politician Neiphiu Rio back as Nagaland CM|first1=P. T. I.|last1=March 8|first2=2018UPDATED|last2=March 8|first3=2018 18:50|last3=Ist|website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kohima/neiphiu-rio-a-man-born-to-rule/articleshow/63229908.cms|title=Neiphiu Rio, a man born to rule | Kohima News - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> NPP party MLA's merge their party with [[Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/two-npf-legislators-resign-from-assembly/ |title=Two NPF legislators resign from Assembly}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Elections in India]]
* [[2018 elections in India]]

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://eci.nic.in/eci/eci.html Election Commission of India]
* [http://www.elections.in/nagaland/assembly-election.html Nagaland Legislative Assembly]

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