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Pughoboto Assembly Election Results 2023

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

Dr Sukhato A Sema of the Lok Janshakti Patry (Ram Vilas) won the seat by defeating Vikheho Swu of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party with a margin of 850 votes.The Pughoboto 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.

Pughoboto Assembly Election Results 2023 to 1974

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Pughoboto Assembly Election Results (2023)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Dr Sukhato A Sema Winner
Lok Janshakti Patry (Ram Vilas)
7,808
Lead: 850
52.80%
Vikheho Swu Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party 6,958 47.05%
Nota None Of The Above 23 0.16%

Pughoboto Assembly Election Results (2018)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Y. Vikheho Swu Winner
Nagaland Peoples Front
6,258
Lead: 70
49.99%
Dr. Sukhato A. Sema Bharatiya Janata Party 6,188 49.43%
Kheyihe Zimomi Independent 56 0.45%
None Of The Above NOTA 17 0.14%

Pughoboto Assembly Election Results (2013)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Y. Vikheho Swu Winner
Nagaland Peoples Front
7,208
Lead: 2,286
%
Joshua Sumi Indian National Congress 4,922 %

Pughoboto Assembly Election Results (2008)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Joshua Winner
Indian National Congress
6,853
Lead: 432
%
Y. Vikheho Swu Nagaland Peoples Front 6,421 %

Pughoboto Assembly Election Results (2003)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Huska Winner
Janata Dal (united)
5,745
Lead: 1,152
%
Joshua Indian National Congress 4,593 %

Pughoboto Assembly Election Results (1998)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Joshua Sumi Winner
Indian National Congress
Lead: 0
%
Uncontested %

Pughoboto Assembly Election Results (1993)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Huska Sumi Winner
Nagaland Peoples Council
3,395
Lead: 156
%
Joshua Sema Independent 3,239 %

Pughoboto Assembly Election Results (1989)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Joshua Winner
Nagaland Peoples Council
2,386
Lead: 323
%
Huska Nagaland Peoples Party 2,063 %

Pughoboto Assembly Election Results (1987)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Joshua Achumi Winner
Indian National Congress
2,502
Lead: 163
%
Huska Sumi Nagaland Peoples Party 2,339 %

Pughoboto Assembly Election Results (1982)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Huska Winner
Independent
3,728
Lead: 1,341
%
Zhutovi Indian National Congress 2,387 %

Pughoboto Assembly Election Results (1977)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Huska Winner
United Democratic Front
3,218
Lead: 892
%
Atovi Sema Independent 2,326 %

Pughoboto Assembly Election Results (1974)

Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
Huska Sumi Winner
Independent
2,536
Lead: 992
%
Hosheto Sema Nagaland Nationalist Organisation 1,544 %
Source: ECI

Strike Rate

%
%
since elections.

Pughoboto MLA List

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Lead Vote Share
2023 Dr Sukhato A Sema LJP (RV) 7,808 850 52.80%
2018 Y. Vikheho Swu NPF 6,258 70 49.99%
2013 Y. Vikheho Swu NPF 7,208 2,286 %
2008 Joshua INC 6,853 432 %
2003 Huska JD(U) 5,745 1,152 %
1998 Joshua Sumi INC 0 %
1993 Huska Sumi NPC 3,395 156 %
1989 Joshua NPC 2,386 323 %
1987 Joshua Achumi INC 2,502 163 %
1982 Huska IND 3,728 1,341 %
1977 Huska UDF 3,218 892 %
1974 Huska Sumi IND 2,536 992 %
Source: ECI

Pughoboto Past Election Results

Year Candidate's Name Party Votes Vote Share
2023 Dr Sukhato A Sema LJP (RV)
7,808
(Lead: 850)
52.80%
Vikheho Swu NDPP 6,958 47.05%
2018 Y. Vikheho Swu NPF
6,258
(Lead: 70)
49.99%
Dr. Sukhato A. Sema BJP 6,188 49.43%
2013 Y. Vikheho Swu NPF
7,208
(Lead: 2,286)
%
Joshua Sumi INC 4,922 %
2008 Joshua INC
6,853
(Lead: 432)
%
Y. Vikheho Swu NPF 6,421 %
2003 Huska JD(U)
5,745
(Lead: 1,152)
%
Joshua INC 4,593 %
1998 Joshua Sumi INC
(Lead: 0)
%
Uncontested %
1993 Huska Sumi NPC
3,395
(Lead: 156)
%
Joshua Sema IND 3,239 %
1989 Joshua NPC
2,386
(Lead: 323)
%
Huska NPP 2,063 %
1987 Joshua Achumi INC
2,502
(Lead: 163)
%
Huska Sumi NPP 2,339 %
1982 Huska IND
3,728
(Lead: 1,341)
%
Zhutovi INC 2,387 %
1977 Huska UDF
3,218
(Lead: 892)
%
Atovi Sema IND 2,326 %
1974 Huska Sumi IND
2,536
(Lead: 992)
%
Hosheto Sema NNO 1,544 %
Source: ECI

Nagaland Pughoboto Assembly Elections FAQs

Who won the Pughoboto Assembly seat in the 2023 election?

Dr Sukhato A Sema of the Lok Janshakti Patry (Ram Vilas) (LJP (RV)) won the Pughoboto Assembly seat in the 2023 elections, defeating Vikheho Swu of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) by a margin of 850 votes.

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

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

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

Dr Sukhato A Sema (LJP (RV)) received 52.80% vote share.
Vikheho Swu (NDPP) received 47.05% vote share.

What were the results of the 2023 Pughoboto Assembly Election?

Dr Sukhato A Sema (LJP (RV)) won the 2023 election with 7808 votes, leading by 850 votes and securing a 52.80% vote share.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Pughoboto Assembly constituency fall under?

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

What was the margin of victory in the Pughoboto Assembly Election 2023?

Dr Sukhato A Sema (LJP (RV)) won the Pughoboto Assembly seat in 2023 with a margin of 850 votes over Vikheho Swu (NDPP).

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

The Pughoboto 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, Kohima Town, Northern Angami - I, Northern Angami -ii, Tseminyu, 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 Pughoboto Assembly Election 2023?

The top candidates in the Pughoboto Assembly Election 2023 were:
Dr Sukhato A Sema (LJP (RV))
Vikheho Swu (NDPP)
Nota (None Of The Above)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Dr Sukhato A Sema (LJP (RV)) 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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