1982 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

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1982 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

← 1977 10 November 1982 1987 →

All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
31 seats needed for a majority
Registered596,453
  Majority party Minority party
  Governor S. C. Jamir with CM Naveen Patnaik and President Kovind (cropped).jpg
Leader S. C. Jamir John Bosco Jasokie
Party INC Naga National Democratic Party
Leader's seat Aonglenden Kohima Town
Seats before 15
Seats won 24 24
Seat change Increase9 New
Popular vote 32.08% 32.01%

CM before election

John Bosco Jasokie
Naga National Democratic Party

Elected CM

S. C. Jamir
United Democratic Front—Progressive

Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in November 1982 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Nagaland, India. The United Democratic Front—Progressive alliance, led by the Indian National Congress won the most seats and S. C. Jamir 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]

Result[edit]

India Nagaland Legislative Assembly 1982.svg
PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Indian National Congress140,42032.0824+9
Naga National Democratic Party140,11232.0124New
Independents157,17335.9112+3
Total437,705100.00600
Valid votes437,70598.59
Invalid/blank votes6,2671.41
Total votes443,972100.00
Registered voters/turnout596,45374.44
Source: ECI[2]

Elected Members[edit]

# Constituency Reserved for
(ST/None)
Candidate Party
1 Dimapur-I None Md. Anwar Hussain Indian National Congress
2 Dimapur-II ST I. Vikheshe Indian National Congress
3 Dimapur-III Lolit Mech Indian National Congress
4 Ghaspani-1 Shikiho Sema Indian National Congress
5 Ghaspani-2 Rokonicha Naga National Democratic Party
6 Tenning Henlun L. Singson Independent
7 Peren L. Lungalang Naga National Democratic Party
8 Western Angami Setu Lietise Naga National Democratic Party
9 Kohima Town John Bosco Jasokie Naga National Democratic Party
10 Northern Angami-I Shürhozelie Liezietsü Naga National Democratic Party
11 Northern Angami-II Chüpfü-o Naga National Democratic Party
12 Tseminyü R. S. Rengma Naga National Democratic Party
13 Pughoboto Huska Independent
14 Southern Angami-I Puse Independent
15 Southern Angami-II Vizadel Sakhrie Independent
16 Pfütsero Thenucho Tunyi Naga National Democratic Party
17 Chizami Zhevehu Independent
18 Chozuba Vamüzo Phesao Naga National Democratic Party
19 Phek Vejoyi Naga National Democratic Party
20 Meluri Chiekhutso Naga National Democratic Party
21 Tuli I. Merachiba Indian National Congress
22 Arkakong Marchiba Independent
23 Impur Kariba Indian National Congress
24 Angetyongpang Sentichuba Ao Naga National Democratic Party
25 Mongoya N. I. Jamir Indian National Congress
26 Aonglenden S. C. Jamir Indian National Congress
27 Mokokchung Town Takuyaba Naga National Democratic Party
28 Koridang Nokzenketba Independent
29 Jangpetkong I. Imkong Indian National Congress
30 Alongtaki Tiameren Independent
31 Akuluto Khehoto Indian National Congress
32 Atoizu Kiyezhe Chishi Independent
33 Suruhoto Kiyozhe Independent
34 Aghunato Kihoto Hollohon Indian National Congress
35 Zünheboto Chutoshe Indian National Congress
36 Satakha Hokheto Naga National Democratic Party
37 Tyui T. A. Ngüllie Indian National Congress
38 Wokha Mhao Lotha Naga National Democratic Party
39 Sanis T. N. Ngüllie Independent
40 Bhandari E. Thungchamo Ezüng Indian National Congress
41 Tizit N. Yeangphong Konyak Indian National Congress
42 Wakching P. Ehyol Indian National Congress
43 Tapi Noke Naga National Democratic Party
44 Phomching Pohwang Naga National Democratic Party
45 Tehok C. Nocklem Konyak Indian National Congress
46 Mon Town Yoktin Konyak Independent
47 Aboi Eyong Konyak Independent
48 Moka A. Niamnyei Konyak Naga National Democratic Party
49 Tamlu Bangjak Indian National Congress
50 Longleng Chenlom Naga National Democratic Party
51 Noksen C. Chingshem Indian National Congress
52 Longkhim Chare Horangse Sangtam Naga National Democratic Party
53 Tuensang Sadar-1 H. Saochung Indian National Congress
54 Tuensang Sadar-2 A. Lakimong Yimchunger Indian National Congress
55 Tobu Shialpong Konyak Indian National Congress
56 Noklak Thangpong Naga National Democratic Party
57 Thonoknyu P. Pongon Naga National Democratic Party
58 Shamator Chessore K. Zungkum Naga National Democratic Party
59 Seyochung Sitimi Yopikyu Thongtsar Naga National Democratic Party
60 Pungro Kiphire T. Rothrong Indian National Congress

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, 1982 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 17 August 2021.