Nagaland Assembly Election 2023: Over 83% voters exercise franchise; With 35-43 seats, BJP set to form government
Nagaland Assembly election 2023: Over 83 per cent of the more than 13 lakh electorate cast their vote on Monday in the single-day Nagaland state election which passed off by and large peacefully, Chief Electoral Officer V Shashank Shekhar said and PTI reported.
Polling was held in total of 2291 polling stations across 59 of the total 60 constituencies. One seat - Akuluto in Zunheboto district was won uncontested by BJP nominee and sitting MLA Kazheto Kinimi.
The estimated turnout of voters is 83.63 per cent. The polling throughout the state was largely peaceful, except for some violence in three constituencies, the CEO told a press conference here.
This is 1.99 per cent lesser than the 2018 poll, which had recorded 85.62 percent voter turnout, he said.
The final polling percentage will be known after receiving data from some stations, which has not been possible yet due to connectivity issues, he said
The voting for Nagaland Assembly polls began at 7 am. There are over 13 lakh electors set to decide the electoral fate of 183 candidates, officials said. The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the BJP are contesting the polls on a 40:20 seat-sharing basis.
The NDPP-BJP combine is seeking a mandate for the second term, with Neiphiu Rio as the chief ministerial candidate of the alliance. The NPF, which won 26 seats in the last assembly polls, has fielded candidates in 22 seats, but one of them withdrew, leaving 21 in the fray. A total of 19 nominees will contest as Independents. The electors include 6,47,523 male and 6,49,876 female voters, who are eligible to exercise their franchise in 2,291 polling stations.
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Nagaland Assembly election 2023: Over 83 per cent of the more than 13 lakh electorate cast their vote on Monday in the single-day Nagaland state election which passed off by and large peacefully, Chief Electoral Officer V Shashank Shekhar said and PTI reported.
Polling was held in total of 2291 polling stations across 59 of the total 60 constituencies. One seat - Akuluto in Zunheboto district was won uncontested by BJP nominee and sitting MLA Kazheto Kinimi.
The estimated turnout of voters is 83.63 per cent. The polling throughout the state was largely peaceful, except for some violence in three constituencies, the CEO told a press conference here.
This is 1.99 per cent lesser than the 2018 poll, which had recorded 85.62 percent voter turnout, he said.
The final polling percentage will be known after receiving data from some stations, which has not been possible yet due to connectivity issues, he said
The voting for Nagaland Assembly polls began at 7 am. There are over 13 lakh electors set to decide the electoral fate of 183 candidates, officials said. The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the BJP are contesting the polls on a 40:20 seat-sharing basis.
The NDPP-BJP combine is seeking a mandate for the second term, with Neiphiu Rio as the chief ministerial candidate of the alliance. The NPF, which won 26 seats in the last assembly polls, has fielded candidates in 22 seats, but one of them withdrew, leaving 21 in the fray. A total of 19 nominees will contest as Independents. The electors include 6,47,523 male and 6,49,876 female voters, who are eligible to exercise their franchise in 2,291 polling stations.
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Pughoboto seat recorded the highest turnout of 92.11 per cent followed by Tseminyu at 91.88 per cent and Mon at 90.67 per cent, the CEO said.
Asked if there will be any re-polling, Shekhar said while there are complaints from different political parties and candidates, the final decision on it will be taken by the Election Commission.
Incidents of violence were reported from three districts during the day and three persons were injured in firing by unidentified miscreants in a constituency in Wokha district, the police said.
IGP (Range) Nagaland, Limasunep Jamir said there were violent incidents in Wokha, Mon and Zunheboto districts during the day but the law and order situation in the state during the day was largely peaceful and polling was completed successfully.
Timely intervention by security personnel prevented any major incident, he said.
In Akuk village in Bhandari constituency of Wokha district, three persons were injured in firing by unidentified miscreants. The Madhya Pradesh State Armed Police personnel stationed at the polling station fired eight rounds in the air and brought the situation under control, Jamir said.
The injured civilians were rushed to the hospital, where their condition was stated to be out of danger.
Earlier in the day about half an hour before the polling began at 7 am political parties threw stones at each other near two polling stations in the village, the IGP said.
In Monyakshu constituency of Mon district unknown persons threw stones on security personnel and an ITBP jawan and Nagaland Police personnel sustained minor injuries, he said.
Three incidents of blank firing was reported from Awotsakili village in Atoizu constituency of Zunheboto district and were controlled by security personnel. Involvement of Naga underground cadres in the incident cannot be ruled out, Jamir added.
Minor skirmishes and heated exchanges between the supporters of the rival political parties were reported from Mokokchung, Wokha, Mon, Zunheboto and Tseminyu districts.
J amir said a constable of the Madhya Pradesh Police on poll duty died in Wokha when a vehicle carrying the person along with others met with an accident near N Longchum. The police constable died on the spot and three others sustained injuries.
The IGP said police seized about Rs two lakh in cash taking the total seizure during the model code of conduct period to Rs. 35.79 crore.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio exercised his franchise along with his wife and three daughters at his native village of Touphema in Northern Angami-II constituency. Rio, who is seeking to be retruned to the office for the fifth time is facing challenge from a first timer Seyievilie Sachu of the Congress.
He appealed to voters, particularly those who attained the age this time, to participate in the "festival of democracy".
"In Nagaland, people want the solution to the Naga issue, permanent peace and development, he said.
The NDPP-BJP combine is seeking a mandate for the second term, with Neiphiu Rio as the chief ministerial candidate of the alliance.
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A largely peaceful voting in the assembly polls with a turnout of over 73.65 per cent was reported from Nagaland, which was earlier a hotbed for militants, till 3 pm on Monday, an official said.
However, stone pelting and blank firing caused tension in the Bhandari assembly constituency in Wokha district.
A tenuous ceasefire prevails in the state for more than a decade now as peace talks are continuing with NSCN (IM) and other groups and the central government.
Voting began at 7 am with over 13 lakh electors set to decide the electoral fate of 183 candidates. Long queues were seen in front of polling stations since 7 am when voting began.
Nagaland Assembly Election 2023: Over 73.65% voters exercise franchise till 3 pm
A largely peaceful voting in the assembly polls with a turnout of over 73.65 per cent was reported from Nagaland, which was earlier a hotbed for militants, till 3 pm on Monday, an official said.
However, stone pelting and blank firing caused tension in the Bhandari assembly constituency in Wokha district.
A tenuous ceasefire prevails in the state for more than a decade now as peace talks are continuing with NSCN (IM) and other groups and the central government.
Voting began at 7 am with over 13 lakh electors set to decide the electoral fate of 183 candidates. Long queues were seen in front of polling stations since 7 am when voting began.
Polling percentage is 73.65 till 3 pm. Voting is peaceful as of now, barring a few incidents,? the Election Commission official said.
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The NDPP-BJP combine is seeking a mandate for the second term, with Neiphiu Rio as the chief ministerial candidate of the alliance.
The NPF, which won 26 seats in the last assembly polls, has fielded candidates in 22 seats, but one of them withdrew, leaving 21 in the fray.
Nineteen nominees are contesting as Independents.
The electors include 6,47,523 male and 6,49,876 female voters, who are eligible to exercise their franchise in 2,291 polling stations.
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Nagaland Assembly Election 2023: The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the BJP are contesting the polls on a 40:20 seat-sharing arrangement.
The CM also appealed to voters, particularly those who are eligible to exercise their franchise for the first time, to participate in the festival of democracy.
"In Nagaland, people want the solution to the Naga issue, permanent peace and development, he said.
Asked if a timeframe would be declared to end the impasse over the Naga peace talks, Rio said the NSCN-IM and the Working Committee of Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) had signed separate agreements but a "solution could not be achieved because they were not together".
As the two of them came together and made a joint declaration on January 14 that they would work together to uphold the historical rights of the Nagas and protect their tradition, culture and identity, it has given us more hope that the issue may get resolved at the earliest," Rio said.
On the demand of the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) for a separate statehood, Rio said the Centre had invited them for discussion and made them understand that their demands would be considered after the assembly elections.
Nagaland Assembly Election 2023: Polling percentage is 57.06 per cent till 1 pm. Voting is peaceful as of now, barring a few incidents, the Election Commission official said.
The nominees are contesting in 59 out of 60 assembly seats, as the Akuluto seat in Zunheboto district was won uncontested by BJP candidate and sitting MLA Kazheto Kinimi.
Polling will continue till 4 pm, while counting of votes will be on March 2.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio exercised his franchise around 11.45 AM at his native village in Touphema in Northern Angami-II seat, along with his wife and three daughters.
Rio, who is seeking re-election for the seventh consecutive term from the seat, exuded confidence that the NDPP-BJP alliance will return to power with a massive win.
Nagaland Assembly Election 2023: Over 57% voters exercise franchise till 1 pm
A largely peaceful voting in the assembly polls with a turnout of over 57 per cent was reported from Nagaland till 1 pm on Monday, an official said. It was earlier a hotbed for militants, he added.
However, stone pelting and blank firing caused tension in the Bhandari assembly constituency in Wokha district.
A tenuous ceasefire prevails in the state for more than a decade now as peace talks are continuing with NSCN (IM) and other groups and the central government. Voting began at 7 am with over 13 lakh electors set to decide the electoral fate of 183 candidates.
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Nagaland Elections 2023: Nearly 37per cent voter turnout recorded till 11 am in Nagaland Assembly polls
A largely peaceful voting in the assembly polls with a turnout of nearly 37 per cent was reported from Nagaland, which was earlier a hotbed for militants, till 11 am on Monday, an official said.
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The highest voter turnout was recorded at 49.44 per cent, in the Pughoboto Assembly segment.
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Nagaland Chief Electoral Officer, V. Shashank Shekhar said that around 13.16 lakh voters, including 6,55,144 women, would decide the electoral chances of 183 candidates, including four women nominees.
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Men, women and first-time voters in large numbers queued up outside polling stations well before the voting started at 7 a.m. in 16 districts.
Voting in 2,291 polling stations, manned by 11,500 staff, will continue till 4 p.m.