1977 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

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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
  Hand INC.svg
Leader Vizol Angami
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 Angami
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 Angami 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[edit]

India Nagaland Legislative Assembly 1977.svg
PartyVotes%Seats+/–
United Democratic Front127,44539.2135+10
Indian National Congress65,61620.1915New
National Convention of Nagaland38,52811.851New
Independents93,40528.749–3
Total324,994100.00600
Valid votes324,99498.07
Invalid/blank votes6,4071.93
Total votes331,401100.00
Registered voters/turnout403,45482.14
Source: ECI[2]

Elected Members[edit]

# Constituency Candidate Party
1 Dimapur-I Awar Hussain Indian National Congress
2 Dimapur-II I. Vikheshe Indian National Congress
3 Dimapur-III Debalal Mech Indian National Congress
4 Ghaspani-1 K. Shikhu Independent
5 Ghaspani-2 Rokonicha United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
6 Tenning N. C. Zeliang Indian National Congress
7 Peren L. Lungalang United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
8 Western Angami Setu Independent
9 Kohima Town John Bosco Jasokie Indian National Congress
10 Northern Angami-I Shürhozelie Liezietsü United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
11 Northern Angami-II Chupfuo United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
12 Tseminyü R. S. Rengma United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
13 Pughoboto Huska United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
14 Southern Angami-I Vitsonei K. Angami United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
15 Southern Angami-II Vizol Angami United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
16 Pfütsero Lhiweshielo United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
17 Chizami Soyie United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
18 Chozuba Vamüzo Phesao United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
19 Phek Vejoyi United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
20 Meluri Chekhutso United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
21 Tuli T. Tali United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
22 Arkakong Tsükjemwati United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
23 Impur Kariba United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
24 Angetyongpang Sentichuba United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
25 Mongoya T. Imtimeren United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
26 Aonglenden S. C. Jamir United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
27 Mokokchung Town Takuyaba United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
28 Koridang Dalle Namo United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
29 Jangpetkong Imchalemba United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
30 Alongtaki Bendangtoshi United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
31 Akuluto Khehoto Indian National Congress
32 Atoizu Kiyezhe L. Chishi Independent
33 Suruhoto Kanito Indian National Congress
34 Aghunato Kihoto United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
35 Zünheboto Ghutoshe Indian National Congress
36 Satakha Kaito Indian National Congress
37 Tyui T. A. Ngüllie Indian National Congress
38 Wokha Rainbow Ezüng Independent
39 Sanis Mhonshan Murry United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
40 Bhandari Tsenlamo Kikon National Convention of Nagaland
41 Tizit P. K. Along United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
42 Wakching Chingwang Konyak Indian National Congress
43 Tapi Noke United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
44 Phomching Pohwang United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
45 Tehok Manlem Independent
46 Mon Town L.Metna Independent
47 Aboi A.Longnyiem United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
48 Moka Manwai Awang Independent
49 Tamlu Bangjak Phom Independent
50 Longleng Chenlom United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
51 Noksen C. Chongshen Indian National Congress
52 Longkhim Chare Horangse Independent
53 Tuensang Sadar-1 H. Sao Chang Indian National Congress
54 Tuensang Sadar-2 Tochi Hanso Indian National Congress
55 Tobu Nuklo United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
56 Noklak Thangpong United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
57 Thonoknyu Pongom Indian National Congress
58 Shamator Chessore K. Zungkum Yimchunger United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
59 Seyochung Sitimi Yopikyu United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
60 Pungro Kiphire Kichingse Independent

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  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.