Western Angami Assembly constituency
| Western Angami | |
|---|---|
| Constituency No. 8 for the Nagaland Legislative Assembly | |
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| Constituency details | |
| Country | India |
| Region | Northeast India |
| State | Nagaland |
| District | Kohima |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Nagaland |
| Established | 1964 |
| Total electors | 17,594[1] |
| Reservation | ST |
| Member of Legislative Assembly | |
| 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly | |
| Incumbent | |
| Party | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party |
| Elected year | 2023 |
Western Angami is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Nagaland state in India.[2]
It is part of Kohima district and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes.
Members of the Legislative Assembly
| Year | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Kevichusa | Independent politician | |
| 1969 | Thepfulo Nakhro | Nagaland Nationalist Organisation | |
| 1974 | T. N. Angami | United Democratic Alliance | |
| 1977 | Setu | Independent politician | |
| 1982 | Setu Lietise | Naga National Democratic Party | |
| 1987 | Shurhiu | ||
| 1989 | N. T. Nakhro | Naga People's Front | |
| 1993 | Shurhiu | ||
| 1998 | Asu Keyho | Independent politician | |
| 2003 | Kiyanilie Peseyie | Naga People's Front | |
| 2008 | |||
| 2013 | |||
| 2018 | Keneizhakho Nakhro | ||
| 2023 | Salhoutuonuo Kruse | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | |
Election results
Assembly Election 2023
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDPP | Salhoutuonuo Kruse | 7,078 | 49.74% | 7.97% | |
| Independent | Keneizhakho Nakhro | 7,071 | 49.69% | ||
| NOTA | Nota | 80 | 0.56% | ||
| Margin of victory | 7 | 0.05% | −4.93% | ||
| Turnout | 14,229 | 80.87% | −1.55% | ||
| Registered electors | 17,594 | 4.05% | |||
| NDPP gain from NPF | Swing | 2.99% | |||
Assembly Election 2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPF | Keneizhakho Nakhro | 6,516 | 46.75% | 2.58% | |
| NDPP | Er.Kevisekho Kruse | 5,822 | 41.77% | ||
| NPP | Asu Keyho | 1,500 | 10.76% | ||
| NOTA | None of the Above | 99 | 0.71% | ||
| Margin of victory | 694 | 4.98% | −2.42% | ||
| Turnout | 13,937 | 82.42% | −0.57% | ||
| Registered electors | 16,909 | 3.84% | |||
| NPF hold | Swing | 2.58% | |||
Assembly Election 2013
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPF | Kiyanilie Peseyie | 5,969 | 44.17% | 3.39% | |
| INC | Asu Keyho | 4,969 | 36.77% | 5.27% | |
| Independent | Huzo Meru | 2,569 | 19.01% | ||
| Margin of victory | 1,000 | 7.40% | −1.88% | ||
| Turnout | 13,514 | 82.99% | 6.57% | ||
| Registered electors | 16,283 | −19.24% | |||
| NPF hold | Swing | 3.39% | |||
Assembly Election 2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPF | Kiyanilie Peseyie | 6,284 | 40.78% | 0.55% | |
| INC | Achubu | 4,854 | 31.50% | −1.25% | |
| Independent | Asu Keyho | 3,990 | 25.90% | ||
| LJP | Kelhuzhato Nakhro | 343 | 2.23% | ||
| Margin of victory | 1,430 | 9.28% | 1.79% | ||
| Turnout | 15,408 | 76.73% | 3.55% | ||
| Registered electors | 20,162 | 13.77% | |||
| NPF hold | Swing | 0.55% | |||
Assembly Election 2003
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPF | Kiyanilie Peseyie | 5,192 | 40.24% | ||
| INC | Asu Keyho | 4,226 | 32.75% | −9.59% | |
| Independent | Dr. Ruungutuo | 2,637 | 20.44% | ||
| BJP | Vikehielie | 848 | 6.57% | ||
| Margin of victory | 966 | 7.49% | −7.84% | ||
| Turnout | 12,903 | 72.87% | −1.94% | ||
| Registered electors | 17,721 | 14.26% | |||
| NPF gain from Independent | Swing | 4.18% | |||
Assembly Election 1998
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Asu Keyho | 5,562 | 57.66% | ||
| INC | N. T. Nakhro | 4,084 | 42.34% | 11.80% | |
| Margin of victory | 1,478 | 15.32% | 12.66% | ||
| Turnout | 9,646 | 64.07% | −10.75% | ||
| Registered electors | 15,509 | 28.31% | |||
| Independent gain from NPF | Swing | 21.60% | |||
Assembly Election 1993
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPF | Shurhiu | 3,215 | 36.06% | −18.19% | |
| Independent | Asu Keyho | 2,978 | 33.40% | ||
| INC | Setu Ligise | 2,723 | 30.54% | −15.21% | |
| Margin of victory | 237 | 2.66% | −5.84% | ||
| Turnout | 8,916 | 74.82% | 1.25% | ||
| Registered electors | 12,087 | 35.31% | |||
| NPF hold | Swing | -18.19% | |||
Assembly Election 1989
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPF | N. T. Nakhro | 3,499 | 54.25% | ||
| INC | Crellan Peseyie | 2,951 | 45.75% | 12.82% | |
| Margin of victory | 548 | 8.50% | −2.14% | ||
| Turnout | 6,450 | 73.57% | 0.29% | ||
| Registered electors | 8,933 | 0.12% | |||
| NPF gain from NND | Swing | 10.68% | |||
Assembly Election 1987
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NND | Shurhiu | 2,811 | 43.57% | 16.51% | |
| INC | Vibikho | 2,125 | 32.94% | 16.79% | |
| NPP | Mhiosizokho Zinyu | 1,516 | 23.50% | ||
| Margin of victory | 686 | 10.63% | 0.28% | ||
| Turnout | 6,452 | 73.28% | 12.83% | ||
| Registered electors | 8,922 | −18.77% | |||
| NND hold | Swing | 16.51% | |||
Assembly Election 1982
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NND | Setu Lietise | 1,780 | 27.06% | ||
| Independent | N. T. Nakhro | 1,099 | 16.71% | ||
| INC | C. K. Nakhro | 1,062 | 16.14% | ||
| Independent | Mhiosizokho Zinyu | 973 | 14.79% | ||
| Independent | Dolhoukhou | 938 | 14.26% | ||
| Independent | Rano M. Shziaz | 637 | 9.68% | ||
| Independent | Ropfkhrieto | 89 | 1.35% | ||
| Margin of victory | 681 | 10.35% | 8.99% | ||
| Turnout | 6,578 | 60.45% | −9.64% | ||
| Registered electors | 10,984 | 46.47% | |||
| NND gain from Independent | Swing | -10.45% | |||
Assembly Election 1977
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Setu | 1,926 | 37.51% | ||
| UDA | Tsolie | 1,856 | 36.15% | −18.64% | |
| NCN | Ngutsonyu Angami | 1,051 | 20.47% | ||
| Independent | Kouhie | 301 | 5.86% | ||
| Margin of victory | 70 | 1.36% | −13.52% | ||
| Turnout | 5,134 | 70.09% | 5.55% | ||
| Registered electors | 7,499 | 13.64% | |||
| Independent gain from UDA | Swing | -17.27% | |||
Assembly Election 1974
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UDA | T. N. Angami | 2,294 | 54.79% | ||
| NNO | S. Liegise | 1,671 | 39.91% | −27.49% | |
| Independent | Kuovitha | 222 | 5.30% | ||
| Margin of victory | 623 | 14.88% | −19.92% | ||
| Turnout | 4,187 | 64.54% | −3.70% | ||
| Registered electors | 6,599 | 57.01% | |||
| UDA gain from NNO | Swing | -12.61% | |||
Assembly Election 1969
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NNO | Thepfulo Nakhro | 1,933 | 67.40% | ||
| UDF | Ravole U | 935 | 32.60% | ||
| Margin of victory | 998 | 34.80% | |||
| Turnout | 2,868 | 68.24% | −2.48% | ||
| Registered electors | 4,203 | 11.49% | |||
| NNO gain from Independent | Swing | 33.27% | |||
Assembly Election 1964
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Kevichusa | 910 | 34.13% | ||
| Margin of victory | |||||
| Turnout | 2,666 | 70.72% | |||
| Registered electors | 3,770 | ||||
| Independent win (new seat) | |||||
See also
References
- ^ a b The Indian Express (2 March 2023). "Nagaland Assembly Election results 2023: Check full list of winners". Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
- ^ "NAGALAND LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY". legislativebodiesinindia.nic.in. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ^ "Report on the General Election to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2018" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Report on the General Election to the 11th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2013" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 November 2022.
- ^ "Report on the General Election to the 11th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2008" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Report on the General Election to the 10th Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2003" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Nagaland. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 June 2022.
