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 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

Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in November 1977 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Nagaland, India. 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[]

India Nagaland Legislative Assembly 1977.svg
PartyVotes%Seats+/–
127,44539.2135+10
Indian National Congress65,61620.1915New
38,52811.851New
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[]

# 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
6 Tenning N. C. Zeliang Indian National Congress
7 Peren L. Lungalang
8 Western Angami Setu Independent
9 Kohima Town John Bosco Jasokie Indian National Congress
10 Northern Angami-I Shürhozelie Liezietsü
11 Northern Angami-II Chupfuo
12 Tseminyü R. S. Rengma
13 Pughoboto Huska
14 Southern Angami-I Vitsonei K. Angami
15 Southern Angami-II Vizol Angami
16 Pfütsero Lhiweshielo
17 Chizami Soyie
18 Chozuba Vamüzo Phesao
19 Phek Vejoyi
20 Meluri Chekhutso
21 Tuli T. Tali
22 Arkakong Tsükjemwati
23 Impur Kariba
24 Angetyongpang Sentichuba
25 Mongoya T. Imtimeren
26 Aonglenden S. C. Jamir
27 Mokokchung Town Takuyaba
28 Koridang Dalle Namo
29 Jangpetkong Imchalemba
30 Alongtaki Bendangtoshi
31 Akuluto Khehoto Indian National Congress
32 Atoizu Kiyezhe L. Chishi Independent
33 Suruhoto Kanito Indian National Congress
34 Aghunato Kihoto
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
40 Bhandari Tsenlamo Kikon
41 Tizit P. K. Along
42 Wakching Chingwang Konyak Indian National Congress
43 Tapi Noke
44 Phomching Pohwang
45 Tehok Manlem Independent
46 Mon Town L.Metna Independent
47 Aboi A.Longnyiem
48 Moka Manwai Awang Independent
49 Tamlu Bangjak Phom Independent
50 Longleng Chenlom
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
56 Noklak Thangpong
57 Thonoknyu Pongom Indian National Congress
58 Shamator Chessore K. Zungkum Yimchunger
59 Seyochung Sitimi Yopikyu
60 Pungro Kiphire Kichingse Independent

See also[]

References[]

  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.
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