1974 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election

Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in February 1974 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Nagaland, India. United Democratic Front won the most number of seats and Vizol Koso was appointed as the Chief Minister of Nagaland.

After the previous election in 1969, the number of constituencies in Nagaland were increased from 40 to 60, following the recommendation of the Delimitation Commission of India.

Results The election results were released on 20 February.

Results by constituency Winner, runner-up, voter turnout, and victory margin in every constituencyAssembly ConstituencyTurnout WinnerRunner UpMargin #k Names% Candidate Party Votes% Candidate Party Votes% 1 Dimapur I 49.43% Mhaile Peseyie 3,603 62.93% Gobinda Ch. Paira 1,940 33.89% 1,663 2 Dimapur II 49.46% Lhomithi Sema 3,689 55.52% Neisatuo Kiditsu 2,166 32.60% 1,523 3 Dimapur III 83.62% Dabalal Mech 1,780 50.23% Sompurno Kachari 1,300 36.68% 480 4 Ghaspani I 61.13% Lhouvisier 995 17.58% Niza Naleo 988 17.46% 7 5 Ghaspani II 76.97% Rokonicha 1,815 36.43% Langkam 1,715 34.42% 100 6 Tening 86.81% N. Azu Newmai 1,730 30.28% Jangkhosei Hangsingh 1,640 28.71% 90 7 Peren 73.38% Kielu 1,712 37.40% Longbe 1,456 31.80% 256 8 Western Angami 64.54% T. N. Angami 2,294 53.86% S. Liegise 1,671 39.23% 623 9 Kohima Town 44.99% John Bosco Jasokie 2,776 63.95% Lhoukruo 825 19.00% 1,951 10 Northern Angami I 65.02% Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu 2,138 55.17% Mezhuvilie 1,152 29.73% 986 11 Northern Angami II 78.72% K. V. Keditsu 2,201 32.35% Zakio Metha 1,931 28.38% 270 12 Tseminyü 84.26% Rushulo 2,564 50.27% Riga Thong 2,472 48.47% 92 13 Pughoboto 84.47% Huska Sumi 2,536 49.97% Hosheto Sema 1,544 30.42% 992 14 Southern Angami I 72.92% Vitsonie 1,916 47.85% Kehozhol Khieya 1,441 35.99% 475 15 Southern Angami II 75.85% Vizol Koso 2,410 62.18% Pusazo 934 24.10% 1,476 16 Pfütsero 72.60% Weprenyi Kapfo 1,969 39.49% Vepari 1,421 28.50% 548 17 Chizami 87.21% Yevehu Lohe 1,262 22.56% Soyie 1,241 22.19% 21 18 Chozuba 80.78% Vamuzo Phesao 4,445 56.67% Neitsutso Thevo 3,217 41.01% 1,228 19 Phek 80.52% Melhupra Vero 2,339 40.93% Zalhuzu Vasa 2,010 35.17% 329 20 Meluri 85.37% Rasutho 1,250 25.63% Marhutho 1,180 24.19% 70 21 Tuli 79.97% Merachiba 3,198 51.23% Pangerwati 2,967 47.53% 231 22 Arkakong 84.53% R. C. Chiten Jamir 3,521 50.66% Tsukjeuwati 3,374 48.55% 147 23 Impur 78.41% Koramoa Jamir 2,962 37.54% Karha 1,946 24.66% 1,016 24 Angetyongpang 75.61% Sentichuba 2,213 43.25% Limasangwa 1,562 30.53% 651 25 Mongoya 70.04% Imtimeren 2,347 49.11% Temjensoba 1,293 27.06% 1,054 26 Aonglenden 71.21% Chubatoshi 2,148 45.87% Bendamgangshi 1,416 30.24% 732 27 Mokokchung Town 46.64% R. Lisen Ao 656 42.05% Limatemjen 379 24.29% 277 28 Koridang 83.71% Tajenyuba Ao 2,531 36.94% N. Subong 1,566 22.86% 965 29 Jangpetkong 75.11% Imchalemba Ao 2,602 36.99% Arienba 1,559 22.16% 1,043 30 Alongtaki 82.85% Bendangtoshi Ao 2,084 38.73% Zulutemba Jamit 1,211 22.51% 873 31 Akuluto - Hokishe Sema Elected Unopposed 32 Atoizu 81.30% N. Yeshito Chishi 2,185 38.43% Kiyekhu Shikhu 2,055 36.15% 130 33 Suruhoto 78.44% Nihovi Sema 2,757 47.84% Choito Sema 1,679 29.13% 1,078 34 Aghunato 84.78% Iheze Sema 3,137 60.62% Visheto Sema 1,879 36.31% 1,258 35 Zünheboto 78.09% Tokheho Sema 1,851 37.29% Ghutoshe Sema 1,575 31.73% 276 36 Satakha 83.24% Hokheto Sema 2,678 46.67% K. Yeshiito Sema 2,155 37.56% 523 37 Tyüi 88.39% T. A. Ngullie 1,603 31.24% Khyomo Lotha 1,130 22.02% 473 38 Wokha 80.49% Mhao Lotha 1,667 33.98% N. L. Odyuo 1,203 24.52% 464 39 Sanis 87.66% Mhonshan 1,330 25.61% T. Nchibemo Ngullie 1,243 23.94% 87 40 Bhandari 86.57% Mhondamo Kithan 2,434 49.62% Tsenlamo Kikon 2,416 49.26% 18 41 Tizit 77.07% P. Enyei Konyak 1,553 46.15% Chingai 1,237 36.76% 316 42 Wakching 88.09% Chingwang Konyak 2,814 60.75% Shaopa 1,251 27.01% 1,563 43 Tapi 75.83% Noke Wangnao 2,155 56.25% Mankho 1,006 26.26% 1,149 44 Phomching 68.02% Wanpen 1,421 42.52% Powang 837 25.04% 584 45 Tehok 84.13% Hentok 2,031 39.82% Manlem 1,517 29.74% 514 46 Mon Town 84.18% Tingnei Koynak 2,017 39.89% Methana Konyak 1,502 29.71% 515 47 Aboi 85.93% Nyeiwang Konyak 2,324 49.30% Longneim 2,209 46.86% 115 48 Moka 65.70% Anden 1,840 47.85% S. Manwai 983 25.57% 857 49 Tamlu 90.78% Wokshing 1,687 31.69% Bangjak Phom 1,203 22.60% 484 50 Longleng 82.98% N. Metpong Phom 1,618 25.23% A. L. Chongko Phom 1,381 21.53% 237 51 Noksen 92.06% I. L. Chingmak 2,416 60.04% C. Chongshen Chang 1,535 38.15% 881 52 Longkhim Chare 86.75% L. J. Toshi Sangtam 2,663 38.50% Horang 2,436 35.22% 227 53 Tuensang Sadar I 46.51% H. Sao Chang 1,229 32.10% Chiten Sangtam 1,118 29.20% 111 54 Tuensang Sadar II 80.43% M. Yanchu Chang 2,177 44.06% Zutchu Loyem 1,388 28.09% 789 55 Tobu - Nuklo Elected Unopposed 56 Noklak 62.05% Tochi Hanso 1,692 36.89% N. Thangong 1,634 35.62% 58 57 Thonoknyu 77.14% Mongchua Khiamungan 1,664 34.57% M. T. Mongba 979 20.34% 685 58 Shamator–Chessore 68.54% P. Monokiu 2,473 48.62% K. Zungkum Yimchunger 1,189 23.38% 1,284 59 Seyochung–Sitimi 82.36% Zhetovi 1,854 32.46% Kichingse 1,364 23.88% 490 60 Pungro–Kiphire 82.05% T. Rothrong 1,744 35.19% Kechingkam 1,498 30.23% 246

See also List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly 1974 elections in India

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