The Assembly election in Nagaland delivered a fractured verdict with no party or pre-poll alliance having a majority. The BJP-NDPP alliance failed to secure a majority in Nagaland, with the state throwing up a hung Assembly.
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The ruling NPF, which emerged as the single largest party, extended an invitation to the BJP join the new dispensation, though the BJP-NDPP combine may be able to form a government with help from smaller parties like NPP, JD(U) and an independent. The saffron party got an informal invitation from NPF leader and chief minister TR Zeliang to join the new government.
The NPF is the single largest party in the state with 27 seats. The BJP-NDPP combine has also won 27 seats and are leading in one each.
The NPP, a North East Democratic alliance partner of the BJP, has won two seats, and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) one. If the BJP-NDPP alliance wins the two seats where their candidates are leading, its tally would go up to 32, two more than the magic figure of 30.
The BJP had parted ways with the NPF just ahead of the polls and joined hands with the newly launched NDPP of three-time former chief minister Neiphiu Rio, also an old Naga People's Front hand.
Zeliang, the NPF leader, said his party continued to be a part of the North-East Democratic alliance led by the BJP and hoped the saffron party will form the new government with it.
Though there was no official word from the BJP on whether it would be a part of the NPF-led government, Shah had told a press conference in New Delhi that the number of states under the saffron party's belt has gone up to 21 from 19.
Here is the full list of winners for the Nagaland Assembly elections:
| Constituency | Winning Candidate | Winning Party | Trailing Candidate | Trailing Party | Margin |
| Aboi | Eshak Konyak | Indian National Congress | Awan Konyak | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 693 |
| Akuluto | Khekaho | Indian National Congress | K Khekaho Assumi | Naga Peoples Front | 1983 |
| Alongtaki | Dr Benjongliba | Naga Peoples Front | Dr Benjongliba Aier | Naga Peoples Front | 1491 |
| Angetyongpang | S.Chuba Longkumer | Independent | Alemtemshi Jamir | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 412 |
| Aonglenden | Imtikumzuk | Indian National Congress | Toshipokba | Naga Peoples Front | 971 |
| Arkakong | Nuklutoshi | Naga Peoples Front | Shri Imnatiba | National People's Party | 1450 |
| Atoizu | Picto | Independent | Kl Chishi | Bharatiya Janata Party | 3284 |
| Bhandari | Mmhonlumo | Nationalist Congress Party | Achumbemo Kikon | Naga Peoples Front | 254 |
| Chozuba | Chotisuh Sazo | Naga Peoples Front | Kudecho Khamo | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 6401 |
| Dimapur-i | Tovihoto Ayemi | Naga Peoples Front | Pukhavi Yepthomi | Naga Peoples Front | 1838 |
| Dimapur-ii | Tovihoto Ayemi | Naga Peoples Front | Pukhavi Yepthomi | Naga Peoples Front | 1838 |
| Dimapur-iii | Si Jamir | Indian National Congress | Supulebten | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 1615 |
| Ghaspani-i | N Jacob Zhimomi | Independent | Z Kasheto Yeptho | Independent | 1032 |
| Ghaspani-ii | Zhaleo Rio | Naga Peoples Front | Dr Kevingulie Khro | Naga Peoples Front | 2388 |
| Impur | Dr Imtiwapang Aier | Indian National Congress | T N Mannen | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 2525 |
| Jangpetkong | Longrineken | Naga Peoples Front | Et Sunup | Naga Peoples Front | 156 |
| Kohima town | N Jacob Zhimomi | Independent | Z Kasheto Yeptho | Independent | 6711 |
| Koridang | Imkong L Imchen | Naga Peoples Front | T Chalukumba Ao | National People's Party | 5735 |
| Longkhim chare | A Imtilemba Sangtam | Bharatiya Janata Party | Muthingnyuba Sangtam | Naga Peoples Front | 1459 |
| Longleng | S Pangnyu | Naga Peoples Front | Y B Angam Phom | National People's Party | 4235 |
| Meluri | Yitachu | Naga Peoples Front | Z Nyusietho Nyuthe | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 5551 |
| Moka | EE Pangteang | Naga Peoples Front | K. Kiko Konyak | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 4825 |
| Mokokchung town | C Apok Jamir | Indian National Congress | C Apok Jamir | Naga Peoples Front | 47 |
| Mon town | N Thongwang | Naga Peoples Front | Y Mankhao Konyak | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 274 |
| Mongoya | Merentoshi R Jamir | Naga Peoples Front | Alemtemshi Jamir | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 4683 |
| Noklak | P Longon | Naga Peoples Front | H Haiying | Bharatiya Janata Party | 3305 |
| Noksen | CM CHANG | Naga Peoples Front | W Chingmak Chang | Naga Peoples Front | 1092 |
| Northern angami-i | Khriehu Liezietsu | Naga Peoples Front | Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 2160 |
| Peren | T.R.Zeliang | Naga Peoples Front | Iherie Ndang | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 2636 |
| Pfutsero | Neiba Kronu | Naga Peoples Front | Thenucho | Naga Peoples Front | 687 |
| Phek | Kuzholuzo Nienu | Naga Peoples Front | Kupota Khesoh | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 3888 |
| Phomching | Pohwang | Naga Peoples Front | K Konngam Konyak | Naga Peoples Front | 2437 |
| Pughoboto | Y. Vikheho Swu | Naga Peoples Front | Dr Sukhato A. Sema | Bharatiya Janata Party | 2286 |
| Pungro kiphire | Torechu | Naga Peoples Front | T Yangseo Sangtam | Janata Dal (United) | 4545 |
| Sanis | N.Thomas Lotha | Independent | Ramongo Lotha | Janata Dal (United) | 1570 |
| Satakha | G Kaito | Naga Peoples Front | Zheito Chophy | Naga Peoples Front | 7168 |
| Seyochung sitimi | Shri. C. Kipili Sangtam | Naga Peoples Front | C Kipili Sangtam | Naga Peoples Front | 3399 |
| Shamator chessore | Toshi Wungtung | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | R Tohanba | Naga Peoples Front | 2914 |
| Southern angami-i | Vikho-O Yhoshu | Naga Peoples Front | Medokul Sophie | National People's Party | 4492 |
| Southern angami-ii | Kropol Vitsu | Naga Peoples Front | Zale Neikha | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 5451 |
| Tamlu | Bs Nganlang | Janata Dal (United) | B Phongshak Phom | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 1878 |
| Tapi | Noke | Naga Peoples Front | N Aphao Konyak | Janata Dal (United) | 2679 |
| Tehok | Cl John | Naga Peoples Front | Er C Kawang Konyak | Bharatiya Janata Party | 7891 |
| Tenning | Namri Nchang | Naga Peoples Front | Namri Nchang | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 1148 |
| Thonoknyu | L Khumo Khiamniungan | Nationalist Congress Party | S Heno Khiamniungan | Naga Peoples Front | 1307 |
| Tizit | P Paiwang Konyak | Bharatiya Janata Party | Y Wangto Konyak | Independent | 2976 |
| Tobu | Naiba | Naga Peoples Front | N Bongkhao Konyak | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 2237 |
| Tseminyu | ER Levi Rengma | Independent | R Khing | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 768 |
| Tuensang Sadar-i | Toyang Changkong Chang | Independent | T Mongko Chang | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 2272 |
| Tuensang Sadar-ii | Kejong Chang | Naga Peoples Front | H Zungkum Chang | Nationalist Congress Party | 2272 |
| Tuli | Amenba Yaden | Independent | L Temjen Jamir | Janata Dal (United) | 2749 |
| Tyui | Y Patton | Naga Peoples Front | Yankithung Yanthan | Naga Peoples Front | 5540 |
| Wakching | YM Yolow | Independent | MC Konyak | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 1815 |
| Western Angami | Kiyanilie Peseyie | Naga Peoples Front | ER Kevisekho Kruse | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | 1000 |
| Wokha | Dr Tm Lotha | Nationalist Congress Party | Y Mhonbemo Humtsoe | Janata Dal (United) | 1482 |
| Zunheboto | S Hukavi Zhimomi | Indian National Congress | Hukavi Zhimomi | Naga Peoples Front | 277 |
With inputs from agencies
Updated Date: Mar 03, 2018 23:11 PM
