Less-known parties with national ambitions gain a toehold in Nagaland polls
1 year, 9 months ago

Less-known parties with national ambitions gain a toehold in Nagaland polls

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Lesser-known parties with ‘national’ ambitions have succeeded where Congress has failed in the last decade – winning Assembly election seats in Nagaland. The Meghalaya-oriented National People’s Party and the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party won five of the 12 seats that each contested, while the Janata Dal bagged one out of the seven seats it contested. The S.C. Jamir-led Congress had won most of its 53 seats in 1998 unopposed after the National Socialist Council of Nagaland, less than a year after declaring a ceasefire, ‘ordered’ all political parties to not field candidates because of the ongoing peace process. The 2003 election also saw smaller parties such as the NCP, Trinamool Congress, Rashtriya Lok Dal, Samata Party, and the JD try to seize an opportunity, though only the JD and Samata Party managed to win four seats between them.

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Bonus for Congress in Nagaland: 3 civic poll candidates elected unopposed
6 months, 1 week ago

Bonus for Congress in Nagaland: 3 civic poll candidates elected unopposed

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The tide seems to be turning for the Congress in Nagaland, a State where it had been almost wiped out before the Lok Sabha election on April 19. Three Congress candidates were elected unopposed in the urban local body polls for Mokokchung district’s Tuli Town Council on June 15. Defying the odds The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee congratulated the …

Nagaland civic polls: BJP wins two wards unopposed
6 months, 1 week ago

Nagaland civic polls: BJP wins two wards unopposed

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The Bharatiya Janata Party has continued the trend of winning elections unopposed in the northeast. Two months after winning 10 Assembly seats in Arunachal Pradesh, the party bagged two wards in Nagaland without any contest ahead of the civic polls on June 26. “BJP has made headway in the Nagaland ULB elections with two of our candidates elected unopposed,” …

Congress leading against ruling NDPP in Nagaland
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress leading against ruling NDPP in Nagaland

Hindustan Times  

Kohima: As the counting of votes progresses in Nagaland for the state’s lone seat in the Lok Sabha, 41.06% of votes have been counted by 11.30am on Tuesday, wherein Congress candidate S Supongmeren Jamir, has taken an early lead. Counting is being done at 11 counting centres across the state and Jamir is leading by about 20,000 votes against the …

NCP's 3-Seat Win In Arunachal Assembly Elections Gives Ajit Pawar Big Boost Nationally. Here's Why
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NCP's 3-Seat Win In Arunachal Assembly Elections Gives Ajit Pawar Big Boost Nationally. Here's Why

ABP News  

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Election Result: The Arunachal Pradesh assembly election results were no surprise in terms of the majority gainer. Ajit Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party opened its account in Arunachal Pradesh this year by winning three seats. Ajit Pawar's NCP Bags 3 Seats In Arunachal Pradesh The BJP crossed the majority mark in the 60-seat Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday by …

In Nagaland, remarkable unity among all MLAs for one LS candidate…
8 months, 2 weeks ago

In Nagaland, remarkable unity among all MLAs for one LS candidate…

Hindustan Times  

As Nagaland prepares to go to polls for its lone seat in the Lok Sabha on April 19, all the 60 MLAs in the state’s opposition-less assembly have, in a rare occurrence, extended support to the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party and Bharatiya Janata Party -led People’s Democratic Alliance consensus candidate Dr Chumben Murry who will be contesting on NDPP ticket. …

Workers ransack BJP office after party decides not to contest Outer Manipur seat
9 months ago

Workers ransack BJP office after party decides not to contest Outer Manipur seat

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Scores of workers vandalised the BJP’s office in Manipur’s Senapati district on Saturday after the party decided not to contest from the Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency but support the candidate of the Naga People’s Front instead. The BJP on Friday said it would support the NPF in Outer Manipur, the National People’s Party in the Shillong and Tura …

Nagaland governor seeks solution to Naga issue in spirit of ‘give and take’
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Nagaland governor seeks solution to Naga issue in spirit of ‘give and take’

Hindustan Times  

KOHIMA: Nagaland governor La Ganesan on Monday urged stakeholders in the Naga peace process to overcome their differences and work out a final agreement in a spirit of “give and take”. Nagaland governor La Ganesan stressed that the Naga people can achieve the much-needed unity by remembering their shared and intertwined history “On behalf and for the sake of the …

4 MLAs from Congress, NPP join the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh
9 months, 4 weeks ago

4 MLAs from Congress, NPP join the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Ahead of the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, two MLAs each from Congress and the National People’s Party joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday. Headed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, the NPP is an ally of the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh. The event was attended by Assam’s Irrigation Minister and the …

Nagaland Assembly speaker dismisses disqualification petition against 7 NCP MLAs
10 months ago

Nagaland Assembly speaker dismisses disqualification petition against 7 NCP MLAs

Hindustan Times  

Kohima: Following the Election Commission of India’s order recognising Ajit Pawar as the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party, Nagaland Legislative Assembly speaker Sharingain Longkumer dismissed a disqualification petition filed by the Sharad Pawar-led NCP against the party’s seven MLAs in Nagaland. NCP chief and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar The NLA Speaker, in an order dated February 16, …

Lok Sabha polls 2024: All about Nagaland Constituency
11 months ago

Lok Sabha polls 2024: All about Nagaland Constituency

India Today  

For the upcoming Lok Sabha elections for the sole seat in Nagaland, the constituency presents a contested landscape. The election also draws influence from larger dynamics of regional politics, with unresolved matters such as the Naga Peace Accord, negotiations for a separate flag and constitution, and territorial claims over Naga-inhabited regions in neighboring states. The tribal Christian-dominated state's only Lok …

Smaller parties key to success of BJP’s ‘Mission 45’ in Maharashtra
1 year, 4 months ago

Smaller parties key to success of BJP’s ‘Mission 45’ in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party might be in the driver’s seat in Maharashtra with the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party faction joining the ruling dispensation, but its ties with smaller parties will determine the success of ‘Mission 45’: the BJP’s aim of winning 45 out of the State’s 48 Lok Sabha seats in next year’s general election. Should they go solo, …

Explained: How did Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP win ‘national party’ status and Trinamool, NCP, CPI lose it?
1 year, 8 months ago

Explained: How did Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP win ‘national party’ status and Trinamool, NCP, CPI lose it?

Firstpost  

In the ongoing tussle called politics, there’s always something to gain and a lot to lose. According to the EC, political parties in India are listed as “national party”, “state party” or “registered party”. To be a national party, the collective has to fulfil any of the three following conditions: i) it should be recognised as a state party in …

AAP now national party; Mamata's TMC, NCP, CPI lose status
1 year, 8 months ago

AAP now national party; Mamata's TMC, NCP, CPI lose status

India TV News  

The Election Commission on Monday granted national party status to Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party while de-recognised Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congres Party and Mamata Banerjee's TMC as national parties. With regard to EC's decision, TMC sources said that they are exploring legal options to challenge the decision of ECI withdrawing their national party status. A national party tag allows an …

Installing ‘opposition-less’ government in Nagaland will be mockery of democracy, say political analysts
1 year, 9 months ago

Installing ‘opposition-less’ government in Nagaland will be mockery of democracy, say political analysts

The Hindu  

As Nagaland heads towards an ‘opposition-less’ government with almost all parties extending support to the NDPP-BJP alliance, political analysts and commentators in the State have slammed the arrangement, calling it a mockery of democracy. Social activist Niketu Iralu said he did not subscribe to the idea of an ‘opposition-less’ government, which he described as “opinion-less”. H. Chishi, a senior journalist …

Decoding the Assembly poll results of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya | In Focus podcast
1 year, 9 months ago

Decoding the Assembly poll results of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

2023 is a busy year for state elections, with a total of nine state elections scheduled to take place. The BJP was voted back in Tripura, although with a reduced vote share, while in Nagaland, the alliance of the National Democratic Progressive Party and the BJP are back in power. In Meghalaya, interestingly, in its election campaign, the BJP had …

Nagaland Assembly election 2023 | Neiphiu Rio back for record fifth term as NDPP-BJP alliance emerges stronger
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland Assembly election 2023 | Neiphiu Rio back for record fifth term as NDPP-BJP alliance emerges stronger

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 04, 2023 20:54 IST The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party -Bharatiya Janata Party alliance swept the Assembly election in Nagaland winning 37 seats of the 60 seats. Party positions in the new 14th Nagaland Assembly are as follows: NDPP 25, BJP 12, Naga People’s Front 2, National People’s Party 5, Nationalist Congress Party 7, LJP 2, Republican …

Northeast Government Formation Updates: NPP Chief Stakes Claim to Form Govt in Meghalaya; Ally BJP Says 34 MLAs Backing Him
1 year, 9 months ago

Northeast Government Formation Updates: NPP Chief Stakes Claim to Form Govt in Meghalaya; Ally BJP Says 34 MLAs Backing Him

News 18  

National People’s Party president Conrad K Sangma on Friday called on Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan and staked claim to form the government in the northeastern state. Meanwhile, NPP chief and Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma on Friday met Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan and staked claim to form the government in the northeastern state. Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma on Friday told …

Northeast Polls and BJP: Five key takeaways
1 year, 9 months ago

Northeast Polls and BJP: Five key takeaways

Firstpost  

In Nagaland, where BJP was a junior partner in the previous government, the party has replicated its previous seats tally and increased its own vote-share to 18.9% in a clear majority for the NDPP-BJP alliance The day after campaigning ended for the Nagaland and Meghalaya elections last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tellingly presented a Meghalaya stole and a Nagaland …

Meghalaya Election Results 2023: Counting Over, NPP Falls Short Of Majority; Sarma Claims Conrad Sangma Sought BJP's Support
1 year, 9 months ago

Meghalaya Election Results 2023: Counting Over, NPP Falls Short Of Majority; Sarma Claims Conrad Sangma Sought BJP's Support

News 18  

National People’s Party emerged as the single-largest party winning 26 seats in the 60-member state assembly. Meanwhile, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday claimed Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma has sought Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah’s blessing in forming the new government in the state as his party fell short of majority figure. Sri @SangmaConrad, Chief …

Setback for oldest regional party in the northeast
1 year, 9 months ago

Setback for oldest regional party in the northeast

The Hindu  

Naga People’s Front, the oldest regional party in the northeast, has suffered a setback in Nagaland. He said the NPF is the oldest regional party in the northeast, born in 1963 as the Democratic Party of Nagaland. Its fortunes started dipping ahead of the 2018 Nagaland polls when Neiphiu Rio quit and the BJP struck a seat-sharing deal with the …

BJP retains Nagaland, Tripura; set to reunite with NPP in Meghalaya: Takeaways
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP retains Nagaland, Tripura; set to reunite with NPP in Meghalaya: Takeaways

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies retained power in Tripura and Nagaland, where votes for assembly elections 2023 were counted on Thursday, and look to form the government again in Meghalaya with chief minister Conrad Sangma seeking support from Union home minister Amit Shah. Bharatiya Janata Party supporters celebrate Tripura chief minister and party candidate from Bordowali Town Manik …

Nagaland Election Results: Clear Win for NDPP-BJP, Neiphu Rio Set For Fifth Term
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland Election Results: Clear Win for NDPP-BJP, Neiphu Rio Set For Fifth Term

The Quint  

In Nagaland, the BJP and its ally NDPP have surged towards a comfortable victory, winning 37 seats in the 60-member assembly. The bigger surprises were in the Opposition space with the Naga Peoples' Front winning just two seats and the Congress failing to open its account. Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party emerged as the top scorer in the Opposition. Smaller …

NDPP-BJP alliance wins a comfortable majority in Nagaland
1 year, 9 months ago

NDPP-BJP alliance wins a comfortable majority in Nagaland

Op India  

Neiphiu Rio is set to become the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the fifth time, as the NDA alliance is heading for a spectacular victory. In Nagaland, Naga Peoples Front, a major party in the state which ruled the state for several terms, has fared badly, leading in just 2 seats. Ahead of the 2018 assembly elections, BJP dumped NPF …

NDPP-BJP ease to victory in Nagaland, claim 35 seats; CM Neiphiu Rio wins too
1 year, 9 months ago

NDPP-BJP ease to victory in Nagaland, claim 35 seats; CM Neiphiu Rio wins too

Hindustan Times  

The ruling NDPP-BJP eased to victory in the 2023 Nagaland election Thursday, with chief minister Neiphiu Rio's Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party winning 22 seats and the Bharatiya Janata Party claiming 12 to cross the majority mark of 31 in the 60-member House. The BJP began counting day with one seat to its name after the Akuluto seat was won by …

Hekani Jakhalu and Salhoutuonuo Kruse become 1st women MLAs from Nagaland
1 year, 9 months ago

Hekani Jakhalu and Salhoutuonuo Kruse become 1st women MLAs from Nagaland

Live Mint  

In a significant milestone, people in Nagaland have elected two women candidates after 60 years since it attained statehood. Salhoutuonuo Kruse and Hekani Jakhalu, both from the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, made history by becoming the first women candidates to be elected in the state assembly election. Hekani Jakhalu, a Delhi University graduate and US-educated lawyer turned social entrepreneur, …

BJP leads in Tripura, Nagaland; Meghalaya looks at hung parliament
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP leads in Tripura, Nagaland; Meghalaya looks at hung parliament

Live Mint  

The voting for the northeast elections that were conducted on 27 February are going on. Further in Nagaland, The ruling alliance of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party and Bharatiya Janata Party won eight seats in the 60-member Nagaland Assembly. The Bharatiya Janta Party - Indigenous People's Front of Tripura alliance won four Assembly seats, as per the latest counting trends …

Nagaland scripts history in assembly poll, elects 2 women for first time
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland scripts history in assembly poll, elects 2 women for first time

Hindustan Times  

Nagaland created history by electing two women candidates - Salhoutuonuo Kruse and Hekani Jakhalu - for the first time in the 2023 assembly election on Thursday. The ruling NDPP-BJP alliance won five seats and was leading in 34 seats in the Nagaland assembly election, the Election Commission of India said. The Akuluto seat has been won uncontested by BJP nominee …

Nagaland: BJP & NDPP Set to Regain Power in Christian-Majority State Again, Oppn Virtually Missing
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland: BJP & NDPP Set to Regain Power in Christian-Majority State Again, Oppn Virtually Missing

News 18  

Nagaland’s United Democratic Alliance of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party and Bharatiya Janata Party, which was formed in 2021 when the state became opposition-less as all parties joined hands with the government for resolution of the Naga issue, went for a pre-poll alliance for this assembly election too. While the NDPP contested 40 seats, the BJP decided to remain a …

Nagaland Elections Result 2023 Winners List Live: Check The Full List Of Winners
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland Elections Result 2023 Winners List Live: Check The Full List Of Winners

ABP News  

Nagaland Results 2022 Full Winners List: Counting for the 60-member Nagaland Legislative Assembly took place on Thursday. 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. Nagaland Results 2022: Complete Winners' List Tyui - Y Patton Jangpetkong - Temjenmenba Southern Angami-I - Kevipodi …

Counting of votes show NPP leading in Meghalaya, NDPP in Nagaland and BJP in Tripura
1 year, 9 months ago

Counting of votes show NPP leading in Meghalaya, NDPP in Nagaland and BJP in Tripura

The Hindu  

The National People’s Party is leading in Meghalaya, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party in Nagaland and the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tripura, according to the trends provided by the Election Commission of India at 11:15 am on March 2. Congress, which had a seat-sharing agreement with the Left Front in Tripura, appears to have been the biggest gainer in Tripura, …

BJP reaches halfway mark in Tripura and Nagaland, NPP ahead in Meghalaya
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP reaches halfway mark in Tripura and Nagaland, NPP ahead in Meghalaya

Deccan Chronicle  

Agartala: When the counting of votes progressing in three northeastern states where Assembly elections were held, BJP's lead has crossed half-way mark in Nagaland and Tripura while the ruling NPP is ahead in Meghalaya. As per trends available for 55 out of 60 seats, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party was ahead in 20 seats while its alliance partner the BJP …

Nagaland election Results 2023: BJP-NDPP Alliance Set To Retain State With Major Mandate, NPF, Congress Struggle
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland election Results 2023: BJP-NDPP Alliance Set To Retain State With Major Mandate, NPF, Congress Struggle

ABP News  

Nagaland Election Results: The counting of votes is underway for the Nagaland assembly polls at various counting centres amid tight security. In the run-up to the Nagaland Assembly Election 2023, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Kazheto Kinimi secured an uncontested win from the Akuluto assembly constituency. Election officials in the state did not cite any reasons for the repolling in …

Nagaland Results 2023: BJP To Sweep State With Majority, Ahead On 51 Seats — Check Details
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland Results 2023: BJP To Sweep State With Majority, Ahead On 51 Seats — Check Details

ABP News  

Nagaland Elections 2023: As the counting is underway for the election to 60-member Nagaland Legislative Assembly, the Bharatiya Janata Party gained a lead on 51 seats in the early trends after one hour. Election officials in the state did not cite any reasons for the repolling in the four polling stations previously The exit polls have predicted the Nationalist Democratic …

Nagaland Results 2023: NDPP-BJP Alliance Leads In Early Trends, Ahead in 38 Seats
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland Results 2023: NDPP-BJP Alliance Leads In Early Trends, Ahead in 38 Seats

ABP News  

Nagaland Election Results 2023: As the counting is underway for the election to the 60-member Nagaland Legislative Assembly, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party gained a lead with 38 seats leaving behind NPP with 7 seats in the early trends. Election officials in the state did not cite any reasons for the repolling in the four polling stations previously Nagaland Assembly …

Nagaland Assembly election result updates | Rio set to be chief minister for record fifth term
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland Assembly election result updates | Rio set to be chief minister for record fifth term

The Hindu  

Counting of votes was under way in Nagaland, where State Assembly elections were held on February 27. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio is set to assume office as chief minister for a fifth consecutive term after a convincing win for his party and its ally, the BJP. In Nagaland, the Congress party contested 25 seats, while the ruling NDPP and …

Nagaland Election Results LIVE: NDPP wins 25 seats, BJP 12; secure majority
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland Election Results LIVE: NDPP wins 25 seats, BJP 12; secure majority

Hindustan Times  

Nagaland Election Result 2023 LIVE updates: Polling officials returning from their respective polling stations after finishing their day long election duty for Nagaland Assembly Election, in Wokha. Nagaland Election Result 2023 Highlights: The counting of votes polled in the Nagaland assembly elections has completed with BJP-NDPP alliance winning 37 seats, crossing the majority mark. Nitish Kumar's JDU has won 1 …

Election Results Highlights: BJP submits letter of support to Conrad Sangma's NPP
1 year, 9 months ago

Election Results Highlights: BJP submits letter of support to Conrad Sangma's NPP

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has been able to retain power in Tripura by thwarting the challenge from Left-Congress alliance and TIPRA Motha, which made an impressive debut in assembly elections. Follow Tripura election 2023 results Live updates here While BJP, for the first time, contested on all 60 seats in Meghalaya, it could register win in just three seats of …

Election Results 2023: BJP back in Tripura and Nagaland, Conrad Sangma's NPP set to return in Meghalaya
1 year, 9 months ago

Election Results 2023: BJP back in Tripura and Nagaland, Conrad Sangma's NPP set to return in Meghalaya

India Today  

The BJP has a lot to celebrate after the results of the results of Assembly elections in three Northeast states -- Tripura, Nagaland, and Meghalaya -- were announced on Thursday. In Meghalaya, incumbent chief minister Conrad Sangma's NPP won 26 out of the 60 seats and is likely to return to power with support from the BJP, which won three …

BJP Congress Left Front Tripura Nagaland Meghalaya Poll Results
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP Congress Left Front Tripura Nagaland Meghalaya Poll Results

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party awaits with bated breath to see if the exit poll predictions for the Tripura, Nagaland, and Meghalaya elections were right or if the Opposition managed to ebb the saffron juggernaut in the Northeast as the counting of votes takes place tomorrow. Among the three states where the votes will be counted on Thursday, Tripura will be …

Exit Polls predict BJP's win in Tripura and Nagaland; NPP likely to retain power in Meghalaya
1 year, 9 months ago

Exit Polls predict BJP's win in Tripura and Nagaland; NPP likely to retain power in Meghalaya

Op India  

Exit polls following the recent elections in Tripura, Meghalaya, and Nagaland indicate that the BJP is expected to retain Tripura and retake control of Nagaland with coalition partner National Democratic Progressive Party. Zee Matrize exit poll: According to Zee exit poll trends, in Nagaland, the BJP can win 35–43 seats, whereas Congress may get only 1-3 seats. Jan Ki Baat …

BJP headed for a big win in Tripura, Nagaland, close fight in Meghalaya: Exit Polls
1 year, 9 months ago

BJP headed for a big win in Tripura, Nagaland, close fight in Meghalaya: Exit Polls

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The exit polls have predicted a close fight between the BJP and the Left in Tripura though the BJP and its allies have an edge in the Assembly elections. The Poll of Exit Polls compiled by NDTV has predicted the BJP and its allies will win over 32 seats in the 60-member Assembly while in Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma’s …

Nagaland Exit Polls 2023: BJP-NDPP alliance set to sweep north-eastern state
1 year, 9 months ago

Nagaland Exit Polls 2023: BJP-NDPP alliance set to sweep north-eastern state

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party are likely to win a second term in the northeastern state of Nagaland, most of the exit poll predictions suggest. According to Axis My India-India Today exit poll, the BJP-NDPP alliance is tipped to win 38-48 seats out of 60 Assembly seats and retain power. Exit polls 2023: LIVE …

Assembly elections 2023 | Meghalaya records 81.75% polling; it’s 85.9% in Nagaland
1 year, 9 months ago

Assembly elections 2023 | Meghalaya records 81.75% polling; it’s 85.9% in Nagaland

The Hindu  

Meghalaya and Nagaland averaged more than 81% of polling in the Assembly elections held on Monday. As per data uploaded by the Election Commission of India on February 28, a day after the polling, Meghalaya recorded 81.57% voter turnout, while Nagaland recorded 85.9% turnout at 5 pm. On the previous day, Meghalaya’s Chief Electoral Officer Frederick Roy Kharkongor- had said …

Why Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura elections matter for national politics
1 year, 9 months ago

Why Meghalaya, Nagaland, Tripura elections matter for national politics

Firstpost  

The BJP won 14 of 25 Lok Sabha seats in the North East in 2019, emerging as the single largest party in the wider region Agartala, Kohima and Shillong are so far away from the heat and dust of Delhi that elections in the North East have too often in the past seen by many in the rest of India …

Meghalaya, Nagaland Assembly polls 2023 updates | Nagaland reports 84.08% voter turnout, 76.27% in Meghalaya
1 year, 9 months ago

Meghalaya, Nagaland Assembly polls 2023 updates | Nagaland reports 84.08% voter turnout, 76.27% in Meghalaya

The Hindu  

Voting is currently under way in States of Meghalaya and Nagaland across 59 Assembly constituencies each, where more than 34 lakh electors will choose their new representatives from among 552 candidates. In Meghalaya, where 369 candidates are contesting the elections, the ruling National People’s Party, claiming to have provided good governance is hopeful of crossing the halfway mark of 30. …

Assembly elections 2023 | Meghalaya, Nagaland vote on February 27
1 year, 9 months ago

Assembly elections 2023 | Meghalaya, Nagaland vote on February 27

The Hindu  

More than 34 lakh electors would choose their new representatives from among 552 candidates in Meghalaya and Nagaland on February 27, 2023. While BJP candidate Kazheto Kinimi was elected unopposed from Nagaland’s Akuluto constituency after his lone Congress rival Khekashe Sumi opted out of the race, election to the Sohiong seat in Meghalaya was deferred following the death of United …

Nagaland Assembly Election 2023: We have fielded 22 candidates, expecting 12-15 seats, says NPP chief Liezietsu
1 year, 10 months ago

Nagaland Assembly Election 2023: We have fielded 22 candidates, expecting 12-15 seats, says NPP chief Liezietsu

Firstpost  

Talking about the BJP-NDPP alliance, Liezietsu said, ‘The relation between BJP and NDPP is not very smooth. Both of them are declaring that they will make the government on their own, but I don’t think they will be able to do so’ Kohima: Former Nagaland Chief Minister and Naga People’s Front chief Shurhozelie Liezietsu on Wednesday said that the option …

In numbers | What you need to know about Meghalaya and Nagaland assembly elections
1 year, 10 months ago

In numbers | What you need to know about Meghalaya and Nagaland assembly elections

India Today  

Three hundred and seventy-five candidates belonging to as many as 11 parties are vying for 60 seats in the upcoming Meghalaya assembly elections scheduled to take place on February 27. With a vote share of nearly 29 per cent, the Congress won 21 seats in the 2018 elections. NAGALAND ELECTIONS In the Nagaland assembly elections, on the other hand, a …

Nagaland hopes to end long wait for first woman MLA
1 year, 10 months ago

Nagaland hopes to end long wait for first woman MLA

The Hindu  

Awan Konyak narrowly missed making history in 2018 when her Naga People’s Front rival defeated her by 905 votes to bag the Aboi Assembly constituency. But the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party believes that either or both of its women candidates in the February 27 Nagaland polls can succeed where Ms. Konyak failed – becoming the State’s first woman MLA. The …

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