1977 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
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]
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All 60 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly 31 seats needed for a majority | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Registered | 403,454 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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These were the first elections held in Nagaland after the Shillong Accord of 1975.
Result
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| Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | |
| United Democratic Front | 127,445 | 39.21 | 35 | +10 | |
| Indian National Congress | 65,616 | 20.19 | 15 | New | |
| National Convention of Nagaland | 38,528 | 11.85 | 1 | New | |
| Independents | 93,405 | 28.74 | 9 | –3 | |
| Total | 324,994 | 100.00 | 60 | 0 | |
| Valid votes | 324,994 | 98.07 | |||
| Invalid/blank votes | 6,407 | 1.93 | |||
| Total votes | 331,401 | 100.00 | |||
| Registered voters/turnout | 403,454 | 82.14 | |||
| Source: ECI[2] | |||||
Elected Members
| # | Constituency | Candidate | Party | |
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| 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 I | K. Shikhu | Independent | |
| 5 | Ghaspani II | Rokonicha | United Democratic Front (Nagaland) | |
| 6 | Tening | 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 Liezietsu | 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 Koso | 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 | Tyüi | 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 I | H. Sao Chang | Indian National Congress | |
| 54 | Tuensang Sadar II | 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 | |
References
- "DPACO (1976) - Archive Delimitation Orders - Election Commission of India". Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- "Statistical Report on General Election, 1977 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
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