Dimapur III Assembly constituency
Dimapur III is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Nagaland state in India.[2] Previously part of Dimapur District, it is now a part of Chümoukedima District and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes. It is also part of Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency.[3][4]
| Dimapur III | |
|---|---|
| Constituency No. 3 for the Nagaland Legislative Assembly | |
| Constituency Details | |
| Country | India |
| Region | Northeast India |
| State | Nagaland |
| District | Chümoukedima District |
| LS Constituency | Nagaland |
| Total electors | 33,223[1] |
| Reservation | ST |
| Member of Legislative Assembly | |
| 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly | |
| Incumbent | |
| Party | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party |
| Elected year | 2023 |
Members of Legislative Assembly
- 1974: Debalai Mech, Naga Nationalist Organisation
- 1977: Debalal Mech, Indian National Congress
- 1982: Lolit Mech, Indian National Congress
- 1987: Vehepu Yepthomi, Independent
- 1989: Kihoto Hollohon, Nagaland People's Council
- 1993: Kihoto Hollohon, Indian National Congress
- 1998: Atovi Sumi, Indian National Congress
- 2003: Kihoto Hollohon, Nationalist Democratic Movement
| Year | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Azheto Zhimomi | Indian National Congress | |
| Naga People's Front | |||
| 2013 | Tokheho[5] | Indian National Congress | |
| 2018 | Azheto Zhimomi[1] | Naga People's Front | |
| 2023 | Hekani Jakhalu Kense[6] | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | |
Election results
2023
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDPP | Hekani Jakhalu Kense | 14,395 | 45.16 | +4.27 | |
| LJP(RV) | Azheto Zhimomi | 12,859 | 40.34 | New | |
| Independent | Lun Tungnung | 2,445 | 7.67 | New | |
| Independent | Kahuto Chishi Sumi | 1,671 | 5.24 | New | |
| INC | Vetetso Lasuh | 370 | 1.16 | -6.82 | |
| None of the Above | None of the Above | 134 | 0.42 | ||
| Majority | 1,536 | 4.82 | |||
| Turnout | 31,874 | ||||
| NDPP gain from NPF | Swing | ||||
2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPF | Azheto Zhimomi | 13,162 | 48.82 | +4.04 | |
| NDPP | Tokheho | 11,024 | 40.89 | New | |
| INC | Lun Tungnung | 2,152 | 7.98 | -45.24 | |
| NPP | Wedie-u Kronu | 483 | 1.79 | New | |
| None of the Above | None of the Above | 137 | 0.51 | ||
| Majority | 2,138 | 7.93 | |||
| Turnout | 26,958 | 81.14 | -5.61 | ||
| NPF gain from INC | Swing | ||||
2013
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Tokheho | 12,809 | 53.22 | +3.06 | |
| NPF | Azheto | 10,778 | 44.78 | +27.05 | |
| BJP | Lachit Khersa | 328 | 1.36 | New | |
| NCP | Dr. L. Yezhekhu Sümi | 152 | 0.63 | New | |
| Majority | 2,031 | 8.44 | |||
| Turnout | 24,067 | 86.75 | +8.05 | ||
| INC hold | Swing | ||||
2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Azheto Zhimomi | 7,874 | 50.16 | +43.25 | |
| RJD | L. Inhaze Sema | 4,871 | 31.03 | New | |
| NPF | V. Abu Metha | 2,784 | 17.73 | -26.31 | |
| Independent | Akhei Achümi | 170 | 1.08 | New | |
| Majority | 3,003 | 19.13 | |||
| Turnout | 15,699 | 78.7 | -5.03 | ||
| INC gain from [[NDM|Nationalist Democratic Movement]] | Swing | ||||
See also
References
- "Nagaland General Legislative Election 2018". eci.gov.in. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- "NAGALAND LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY". legislativebodiesinindia.nic.in. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- "Dimapur III assembly Constituency". election.in. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- "Dimapur constituency". Dimapur.nic.in. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
- "Nagaland General Legislative Election 2013". eci.gov.in. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- Dhar, Aniruddha (2 March 2023). "Nagaland scripts history in assembly election, elects 2 women candidates for first time". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2 March 2023.
- "Nagaland General Legislative Election 2013". eci.gov.in. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
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