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Kohima town Assembly Election Results 2023

The Kohima town constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2023 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise .

Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso (dr Ato) of the National People's Party won the seat by defeating Neikiesalie (nicky) Kire of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party with a margin of 1342 votes.The Kohima town Assembly constituency falls under the Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Indian National Congress candidate S. Supongmeren Jamir won the Nagaland Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 50984 votes, defeating Dr. Chumben Murry of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party. For all breaking news, trends, and analysis, stay tuned.

Kohima town Assembly Election Results 2023 to 1974

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Kohima town Assembly Election Results (2023)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso (dr Ato) WINNER
National People's Party
9,844
Lead: 1,342
49.56%
Neikiesalie (nicky) Kire Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party 8,502 42.81%
Meshenlo Kath Indian National Congress 1,413 7.11%
Nota None Of The Above 103 0.52%

Kohima town Assembly Election Results (2018)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Dr.neikiesalie Nicky Kire WINNER
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
12,605
Lead: 2,372
54.84%
Dr.tseilhoutuo Rhutso Nagaland Peoples Front 10,233 44.52%
None Of The Above NOTA 146 0.64%

Kohima town Assembly Election Results (2013)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire WINNER
Nagaland Peoples Front
15,506
Lead: 6,711
%
Dr. Er. Vikuotuolie Independent 8,795 %

Kohima town Assembly Election Results (2008)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky WINNER
Nagaland Peoples Front
16,197
Lead: 7,103
%
Z. Obed Solo Indian National Congress 9,094 %

Kohima town Assembly Election Results (2003)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Z. Obed WINNER
Nagaland Peoples Front
8,367
Lead: 497
%
T. Abao Kire Indian National Congress 7,870 %

Kohima town Assembly Election Results (1998)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
T.abao Kire WINNER
Independent
9,166
Lead: 460
%
Z. Obed Indian National Congress 8,706 %

Kohima town Assembly Election Results (1993)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Obed Z. WINNER
Indian National Congress
7,732
Lead: 3,590
%
K. V. Keditsu Independent 4,142 %

Kohima town Assembly Election Results (1989)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
K. V. Kedetsu WINNER
Nagaland Peoples Council
5,182
Lead: 225
%
Khrieketoulie Indian National Congress 4,957 %

Kohima town Assembly Election Results (1987)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
J. B. Jasokie WINNER
Indian National Congress
4,880
Lead: 670
%
Khrieketoulie Naga National Democratic Party 4,210 %

Kohima town Assembly Election Results (1982)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
J. B. Jasokio WINNER
Naga National Democratic Party
3,574
Lead: 798
%
Khyomo Indian National Congress 2,776 %

Kohima town Assembly Election Results (1977)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
J. B. Jaskie WINNER
Indian National Congress
3,262
Lead: 558
%
Peiezotuo Atuo United Democratic Front 2,704 %

Kohima town Assembly Election Results (1974)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
John Bosco Jasokie WINNER
Nagaland Nationalist Organisation
2,776
Lead: 1,951
%
Lhoukruo Independent 825 %
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

%
%
since elections.

Kohima town MLA List

Year Candidate's Name Votes Lead Vote Share
2023 Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso (dr Ato) NPEP 9,844 1,342 49.56%
2018 Dr.neikiesalie Nicky Kire NDPP 12,605 2,372 54.84%
2013 Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire NPF 15,506 6,711 %
2008 Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky NPF 16,197 7,103 %
2003 Z. Obed NPF 8,367 497 %
1998 T.abao Kire IND 9,166 460 %
1993 Obed Z. INC 7,732 3,590 %
1989 K. V. Kedetsu NPC 5,182 225 %
1987 J. B. Jasokie INC 4,880 670 %
1982 J. B. Jasokio NND 3,574 798 %
1977 J. B. Jaskie INC 3,262 558 %
1974 John Bosco Jasokie NNO 2,776 1,951 %
Source: ECI

Kohima town Past Election Results

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
2023 Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso (dr Ato) NPEP
9,844
(Lead: 1,342)
49.56%
Neikiesalie (nicky) Kire NDPP 8,502 42.81%
2018 Dr.neikiesalie Nicky Kire NDPP
12,605
(Lead: 2,372)
54.84%
Dr.tseilhoutuo Rhutso NPF 10,233 44.52%
2013 Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire NPF
15,506
(Lead: 6,711)
%
Dr. Er. Vikuotuolie IND 8,795 %
2008 Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky NPF
16,197
(Lead: 7,103)
%
Z. Obed Solo INC 9,094 %
2003 Z. Obed NPF
8,367
(Lead: 497)
%
T. Abao Kire INC 7,870 %
1998 T.abao Kire IND
9,166
(Lead: 460)
%
Z. Obed INC 8,706 %
1993 Obed Z. INC
7,732
(Lead: 3,590)
%
K. V. Keditsu IND 4,142 %
1989 K. V. Kedetsu NPC
5,182
(Lead: 225)
%
Khrieketoulie INC 4,957 %
1987 J. B. Jasokie INC
4,880
(Lead: 670)
%
Khrieketoulie NND 4,210 %
1982 J. B. Jasokio NND
3,574
(Lead: 798)
%
Khyomo INC 2,776 %
1977 J. B. Jaskie INC
3,262
(Lead: 558)
%
Peiezotuo Atuo UDF 2,704 %
1974 John Bosco Jasokie NNO
2,776
(Lead: 1,951)
%
Lhoukruo IND 825 %
Source: ECI

Nagaland Kohima town Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Kohima town Assembly seat in the 2023 election?

Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso (dr Ato) of the National People's Party (NPEP) won the Kohima town Assembly seat in the 2023 elections, defeating Neikiesalie (nicky) Kire of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) by a margin of 1342 votes.

What is the historical strike rate of the Kohima town constituency in past elections?

The strike rate in the Kohima town constituency is % and % , with since the elections.

What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2023 Kohima town Assembly Election?

Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso (dr Ato) (NPEP) received 49.56% vote share.
Neikiesalie (nicky) Kire (NDPP) received 42.81% vote share.

What were the results of the 2023 Kohima town Assembly Election?

Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso (dr Ato) (NPEP) won the 2023 election with 9844 votes, leading by 1342 votes and securing a 49.56% vote share.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Kohima town Assembly constituency fall under?

The Kohima town Assembly constituency falls under the Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency of Kohima district.

What was the margin of victory in the Kohima town Assembly Election 2023?

Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso (dr Ato) (NPEP) won the Kohima town Assembly seat in 2023 with a margin of 1342 votes over Neikiesalie (nicky) Kire (NDPP).

What are the key constituencies in the Nagaland Lok Sabha area?

The Kohima town Assembly constituency is part of the Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Dimapur-i, Dimapur-ii, Dimapur-iii, Ghaspani-i, Ghaspani-ii, Tenning, Peren, Western Angami, Northern Angami - I, Northern Angami -ii, Tseminyu, Pughoboto, Southern Angami-i, Southern Angami-ii, Pfutsero, Chizami, Chazouba, Phek, Meluri, Tuli, Arkakong, Impur, Angetyongpang, Monguya, Aonglenden, Mokokchung Town, Koridang, Jangpetkong, Alungtaki, Akuluto, Atoizu, Suruhuto, Aghunato, Zunheboto, Satakha, Tyui, Wokha, Sanis, Bhandari, Tizit, Wakching, Tapi, Phomching, Tehok, Mon Town, Aboi, Moka, Tamlu, Longleng, Noksen, Longkhim Chare, Tuensang Sadar-i, Tuensang Sadar-ii, Tobu, Noklak, Thonoknyu, Shamtorr-chessore, Siyuchong-sitimi, Pungro-kiphire.

Who were the top candidates for the Kohima town Assembly Election 2023?

The top candidates in the Kohima town Assembly Election 2023 were:
Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso (dr Ato) (NPEP)
Neikiesalie (nicky) Kire (NDPP)
Meshenlo Kath (INC)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Dr Tseilhoutuo Rhutso (dr Ato) (NPEP) emerging as the winner.

Disclaimer:

The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.

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