1969 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
Legislative Assembly election in Nagaland, India
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All 40 seats in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly 21 seats needed for a majority | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Registered | 176,931 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Turnout | 78.37% | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in February 1969 to elect members of the 40 constituencies in Nagaland, India. Nagaland Nationalist Organisation won a majority of the seats and Hokishe Sema was appointed as the Chief Minister of Nagaland.
Nagaland was converted to a state by the State of Nagaland Act, 1962[1] and the first elections were called for in 1964. The five-year term for that assembly came to an end in January 1969.
Result
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Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | |
Nagaland Nationalist Organisation | 53,507 | 38.66 | 22 | New | |
United Front of Nagaland | 30,109 | 21.76 | 10 | New | |
Independents | 54,783 | 39.58 | 8 | ![]() | |
Total | 138,399 | 100.00 | 40 | 0 | |
Valid votes | 138,399 | 99.81 | |||
Invalid/blank votes | 259 | 0.19 | |||
Total votes | 138,658 | 100.00 | |||
Registered voters/turnout | 176,931 | 78.37 | |||
Source: ECI[2] |
Results by constituency
Assembly Constituency | Turnout | Winner | Runner Up | Margin | |||||||||
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#k | Names | % | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |||
1 | Dimapur III | 57.31% | Gobinda Ch. Paira | NNO | 2,672 | 58.89% | A. Kevichusa | UDF | 1,864 | 41.08% | 808 | ||
2 | Dimapur III | 70.11% | Debalal Mech | NNO | 3,186 | 81.86% | A. Kevichusa | UDF | 706 | 18.14% | 2,480 | ||
3 | Ghaspani II | 69.28% | Langkam Kuki | NNO | 1,691 | 41.63% | Vikhalte | Independent | 923 | 22.72% | 768 | ||
4 | Tening | 79.44% | N. Azu Mewmai | Independent | 992 | 32.62% | Kaikholal | UDF | 643 | 21.14% | 349 | ||
5 | Peren | 79.04% | T. Haralu | UDF | 1,103 | 36.25% | Kielu | Independent | 810 | 26.62% | 293 | ||
6 | Western Angami | 68.24% | Thepfulo Nakhro | NNO | 1,933 | 67.40% | Ravole U | UDF | 935 | 32.60% | 998 | ||
7 | Kohima Town | 55.54% | John Bosco Jasokie | NNO | 2,253 | 65.32% | Khyomo Lotha | Independent | 769 | 22.30% | 1,484 | ||
8 | Northern Angami I | 72.48% | Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu | UDF | 1,738 | 56.69% | Mezhuvilie | NNO | 724 | 23.61% | 1,014 | ||
9 | Northern Angami II | 79.52% | K. V. Keditsu | NNO | 1,115 | 29.51% | Lho-Usao | Independent | 881 | 23.31% | 234 | ||
10 | Tseminyü | 85.83% | Riga Thong | NNO | 2,217 | 53.19% | Vivekha | UDF | 1,951 | 46.81% | 266 | ||
11 | Pughoboto | 78.71% | Hosheto Sema | Independent | 1,724 | 41.13% | Kiyelho Sema | NNO | 1,400 | 33.40% | 324 | ||
12 | Southern Angami I | 83.08% | Vitsonie | UDF | 1,610 | 53.94% | Kehozhol Khieya | NNO | 854 | 28.61% | 756 | ||
13 | Southern Angami II | 80.71% | Hosal Kin | NNO | 1,575 | 51.64% | Niza | UDF | 1,475 | 48.36% | 100 | ||
14 | Pfütsero | 79.56% | Weprenyi Kapfo | Independent | 1,489 | 48.05% | Wezulhi Krome | NNO | 1,002 | 32.33% | 487 | ||
15 | Chozuba I | 94.18% | Vamuzo | UDF | 1,575 | 63.15% | Pudenu Demo | NNO | 919 | 36.85% | 656 | ||
16 | Chozuba II | 80.64% | Punuhu | Independent | 860 | 24.20% | Zhovepra Rosetso | Independent | 842 | 23.69% | 18 | ||
17 | Phek | 80.20% | Yevehu Lohe | Independent | 911 | 22.22% | Lhuthipru | Independent | 901 | 21.98% | 10 | ||
18 | Chizami | 85.79% | Wetezulo Naro | Independent | 1,022 | 36.57% | Soyie | Independent | 618 | 22.11% | 404 | ||
19 | Meluri | 86.04% | Marhutho | UDF | 1,072 | 35.06% | Moses | Independent | 808 | 26.42% | 264 | ||
20 | Tuli | 99.41% | Merachiba | NNO | 1,409 | 49.30% | Lakato | UDF | 1,146 | 40.10% | 263 | ||
21 | Arkakong | 83.31% | R. C. Chiten Jamir | NNO | 1,267 | 31.66% | Noklen Jamir | UDF | 1,225 | 30.61% | 42 | ||
22 | Yisemyong | 80.21% | Sentichuba | UDF | 1,342 | 40.00% | Kariba | Independent | 1,262 | 37.62% | 80 | ||
23 | Mongoya | 90.70% | Takomeren | UDF | 984 | 36.81% | Imtimeren | NNO | 961 | 35.95% | 23 | ||
24 | Mokokchung Town | 55.09% | Assamwati | NNO | 1,492 | 55.65% | Kilensuwa | Independent | 751 | 28.01% | 741 | ||
25 | Aonglenden | 89.37% | Bendangangshi | UDF | 1,003 | 26.63% | Kilangmeren | Independent | 995 | 26.42% | 8 | ||
26 | Koridang | 82.11% | Tajen Ao | UDF | 1,084 | 34.74% | Subongmeren | Independent | 766 | 24.55% | 318 | ||
27 | Impur | 88.74% | Koramoa Jamir | NNO | 2,231 | 51.82% | Shilokaba | Independent | 2,069 | 48.06% | 162 | ||
28 | Jangpetkong | 75.65% | I. Arienba | Independent | 1,513 | 40.85% | Imchalemba Ao | NNO | 1,423 | 38.42% | 90 | ||
29 | Alongtaki | 84.00% | Zulutemba Jamit | NNO | 1,185 | 33.59% | Yimsentsulak | Independent | 856 | 24.26% | 329 | ||
30 | Akuluto | 82.68% | Hokishe Sema | NNO | 1,647 | 47.08% | I. Khehoto Sema | Independent | 1,059 | 30.27% | 588 | ||
31 | Atoizu | 80.85% | Kiyekhu Shikhu | NNO | 1,666 | 36.64% | Rev. Ilhoshe Khala | UDF | 1,210 | 26.61% | 456 | ||
32 | Suruhoto | 72.93% | Nihovi Sema | NNO | 1,881 | 49.99% | A. I. Pukhahe Sema | Independent | 1,318 | 35.03% | 563 | ||
33 | Aghunato | 74.08% | Iheze Sema | NNO | 2,544 | 69.66% | K. Hukato Yepdihomi | Independent | 876 | 23.99% | 1,668 | ||
34 | Zünheboto | 79.94% | Tokheho Sema | Independent | 2,151 | 47.03% | C. Zhenito Sema | Independent | 1,379 | 30.15% | 772 | ||
35 | Satakha | 74.03% | Yeshito | NNO | 1,650 | 41.81% | Avito Kibami | Independent | 1,576 | 39.94% | 74 | ||
36 | Tyüi | 95.70% | T. A. Ngullie | NNO | 1,853 | 53.74% | Santsurhomo Ezung | Independent | 1,595 | 46.26% | 258 | ||
37 | Wokha | 86.21% | N. L. Odyuo | NNO | 1,517 | 41.83% | Wopansao | Independent | 1,485 | 40.94% | 32 | ||
38 | Moilan Wozhuro | 86.59% | Nsemo Ovung | UDF | 1,175 | 51.83% | M. Wopemo Lotha | Independent | 438 | 19.32% | 737 | ||
39 | Sanis | 87.21% | Mhondamo Kithan | NNO | 1,199 | 41.26% | T. Nchibemo Ngullie | UDF | 1,147 | 39.47% | 52 | ||
40 | Bhandari | 86.54% | Tsenlamo Kikon | NNO | 2,015 | 62.83% | R. L. Kinghen | Independent | 1,185 | 36.95% | 830 |