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Counting of votes latest updates In Nagaland, the BJP is contesting the polls in alliance with the newly-floated Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the two are contesting 20 and 40 seats respectively. BJP leaders Arun Singh, JP Nadda to head to Nagaland to choose he chief minister. The main contest in Nagaland polls would be between the ruling Naga People’s Front and the National Democratic Progressive Party-BJP alliance. The NPF has completed three terms in office. Odds are stacked against it as anti-incumbency and public resentment over its lack of performance is high. But socio-political and economic issues took a backseat this time around in elections as religion became a talking point after the Church appealed to the people not to vote for BJP. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire of NDPP leads in Kohima town by 399 votes. The C-Voter survey has predicted a victory for the BJP-NDPP with the combine likely to get 25-31 seats with 38.4 percent vote share. It predicted that the ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF) will bag 19-25 seats with a vote share of 27.1 percent. NPF had won 38 seats and 47.65 vote share in 2013 elections. This time around, the Congress tally may come down to 0-4 seats, according to C-Voter survey. A total of 11,91,513 electorate, including 5,89,806 women and 26,900 new voters, decided the fate of 195 candidates, including five women and many independents. Counting of votes will take place on 3 March. The counting of votes for the Nagaland Assembly Elections 2018 will begin at 8 am on Saturday and the results are expected to be declared by the afternoon. Amid sporadic violence which led to the death of a person in Akuluto constituency, Nagaland had recorded around 75 percent voter turnout in the Assembly election on Tuesday. Polling was held in 59 out of the total 60 constituencies as Neiphiu Rio, the three-time former chief minister and Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party candidate, was elected unopposed in Northern Angami-II seat. The violence at Akuluto constituency, which witnessed a straight contest between parliamentary secretary and NPF candidate K Khekaho Assumi and BJP candidate Kazheto Kinimi, had claimed one life and left two injured. The clash was reportedly between supporters of the ruling Naga Peoples’ Front and the NDPP. In a separate incident, a village council member received minor injury in a leg in a blast at a room adjacent to a polling station in Tizit village under Tizit constituency in Mon district. Polling in the booth was, however, unaffected, he said, adding some arrests were made in both cases of violence. Repolling in 13 booths spread across nine Assembly constituencies were held on Friday. The fresh polling was ordered by the Election Commission following reports of snatching of EVMs, misuse of electoral photo identity cards and miscreants not allowing voters to exercise their franchise. As many as 11,76,432 voters were eligible to exercise their franchise in 2,156 polling stations in the state. In 2013 state Assembly polls, voter turnout was 90.19 percent.
Nagaland Assembly Election results 2018 counting updates: BJP leaders Arun Singh, JP Nadda to head to Nagaland to choose CM
The counting of votes for the Nagaland Assembly Elections 2018 will begin at 8 am on Saturday and the results are expected to be declared by the afternoon.
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BJP leaders Arun Singh, JP Nadda to head to Nagaland to choose CM
JD(U) says decision of alliance taken after ‘serious consideration’
This decision is taken after a serious consideration of the current verdict of the just-declared results of the conducted general election to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly & also to safeguard the interest of the National Democratic Alliance in Delhi, says JD(U) Nagaland.
Independent candidate Tongpang Ozukum’s letter of support to BJP-NDPP alliance
BJP member Priyank Pandey credits BJP’s performance to development policies
Kiren Rijiju congratulates Neiphiu Rio on his victory
Neiphiu Rio meets BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav
Independent candidate Tongpang Ozukum to support NDPP-BJP alliance
Independent candidate Tongpang Ozukum, who defeated NDPP’s Alemteshir Jamir, is supporting the NDPP-BJP alliance formally. Here Ozukum is seen with Nephiu Rio. Image courtesy: Sources from NDPP.
JD(U) to support BJP-NDPP alliance
JD(U) which has won one seat is formally supporting the BJP-NDPP alliance “in the formation of a stable government in Nagaland”. NJP-NDPP has won 25 seats and is leading in 2. Armstrong Chanambam/101Reporters
BJP leader Ram Madhav ecstatic on election results in North East
NPF has bagged 21 seats so far
A neck and neck fight is on in Nagaland where the ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF) has bagged 21 seats so far and the NDPP-BJP alliance captured 19 constituencies. Results of 42 seats of the 60-member House have been declared so far. The NFP, which has been in power in the state since 2003 except for a three-month-long break during the President’s Rule in 2008, is ahead in four seats.- PTI
NPF volunteers around Hotel Zaphu
There’s a lot of activity near the gate of Hotel Zaphu. Many vehicles are moving in. NPF volunteers and police officials can be seen around. Armstrong Chanambam/101Reporters
Party-wise vote sharing in Nagaland till 5.15 pm
BJP vs Congress vote share in North Eastern states
NPF leaders tight-lipped about post-poll strategy
Most of the prominent NPF leaders are holed up inside Hotel Zaphu in Kohima. They are tight-lipped about their post-poll strategy and are refusing to speak to the press. NPF has won 20 seats till now and is leading in five. They had won 38 seats in 2013 assembly polls. Inputs from Armstrong Chanambam/101Reporters
BJP to form govt in Nagaland, may ally with NPF: Kiren Rijiju
The BJP will form the next government in Nagaland with the help of other parties, Union minister and BJP in-charge for the state Kiren Rijiju said on Saturday, indicating that the party’s erstwhile ally NPF may align with it. Rijiju, who extensively campaigned for the BJP and its ally Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) in Nagaland, said the Congress was nowhere to be seen as the party has not won a single state in the 60-member Assembly.- PTI ( Read more here )
TR Zeliang rules out alliance with NDPP
The ruling Nagaland People’s Front (NPF) is ready to form a new government in the state with the BJP if it comes forward for a post-poll alliance, Chief Minister TR Zeliang said on Saturday. However, Zeliang virtually ruled out any alliance with the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) that fought the state Assembly election with the BJP. Read more here.
Congress spokesperson Alok Sharma slams party in-charge for defeat
Congress spokesperson Alok Sharma hits out at party’s in-charge for the 3 North Eastern states, CP Joshi, for the defeat. Alok Sharma questioned why Congress MLAs, workers and leaders left the party in Nagaland.- News 18
Repeated victories have boosted our confidence for 2019: Amit Shah
Amit Shah says, “Victory after victory is a positive sign.This has boosted our confidence even more for 2019.” The BJP president, however, says that the golden period for BJP will not begin until they come to power in Odisha, West Bengal and Kerala.
Even if we don’t count Meghalaya, BJP and NDA has governance in 21 states: Amit Shah
Ruling party NPF retains Tenning seat
Meanwhile, ruling party NPF retains Tenning seat while standing MLA Namri Nchang loses on NDPP ticket by 32 votes.- Inputs from Pranav Prakash, 101 Reporters
The left isn’t right for any state, this has been proven, says Amit Shah
We will march towards Karnataka, with this massive victory with us: Amit Shah
I believe this is victory of PM Narendra Modi’s Act East policies: Amit Shah
Rhakila fighting from Tuensang Sadar-II constituency for sixth time
This is the third time BJP’s Rhakila, 66, is fighting the Assembly poll from Tuensang Sadar-II constituency. She fought on an NCP ticket in 2008 and lost by 353 votes. She fought under the banner of BJP in 2013 and lost by 1075 votes. 81-year-old Kejong Chang from NPF, three-time MLA, is leading here with 1,799 votes this time. Rhakila is a distant third. – Inputs from Pranav Prakash, 101 Reporters
BJP map of India, now
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanks Nagaland for results
Thanking the north east states, Modi says, “I thank the people of these states for supporting the good governance agenda and ‘Act East Policy’ of BJP and our valued allies. We remain committed to working towards fulfilling the dreams & aspirations of the people.”
BJP leader Ram Madhav lauds ‘spectacular performance’ of party in state
Alemtemshi Jami loses both Mongoya and Angetyongpang
Alemtemshi Jamir, former Nagaland chief secretary and working president of newly-formed NDPP, fought in two seats this election. He‘s lost both Mongoya and Angetyongpang Assembly constituencies by 348 and 950 votes respectively. – Pranav Prakash/ 101 reporters
TR Zeliang wins from Peren seat
Chief minister and NPF candidate TR Zeliang wins from Peren seat against NDPP’s Iherie Ndang, EC sources say.
Meanwhile, Sarbananda Sonowal congratulates BJP on its performance
Will Nagaland get its first woman MLA?
Awan Konyak is leading in Aboi Assembly constituency with 1320 votes against standing MLA Eshak Konyak (NPF). Awan’s father, Nyeiwang Konyak, four-time MLA and former education minister, had lost the 2013 polls by 693 votes. He passed away on 31 January this year. Inputs from Pranav Prakash/ 101 Reporters
NPF candidate Kejong Chang won from Tuensang Sadar
NPF candidate Kejong Chang wins from Tuensang Sadar – II while NPP candidate L Khumo Khiamniungan won from Thonoknyu.
Electoral picture gets clearer
Many would prefer to have NPF back in Nagaland
30-year-old Angule says she wants the ruling party NPF back in Nagaland. She wants an improvement on roads and employment. Input by Armstrong Chanambam/101Reporters
EE Pangteang wins from Moka constituency
NPF’s EE Pangteang won from Moka constituency. He defeated NDPP’s Kiko Konyak by 148 votes. Pangteang had won the 2013 election by a margin of 4825 votes.
Asecho Kiso, 29, is an NPF supporter. He expects the next government to maintain freedom of religion, bring development across the state and wishes to witness a government sans corruption. “I hope they also bring a new vision for the youths and farmers,” he said.
Input by Armstrong Chanambam/101Reporters
