Highlights

2.47 pm ISTNagaland partywise vote share at 2.47pm
2.42 pm ISTNPF wins 6 seats, NDPP 3
1.56 pm ISTCM T.R Zeliang wins from Peren
1.44 pm ISTNaga People’s Front leader Y. Vikheho Swu wins Pughoboto constituency
1.17 pm ISTE.E. Pangteag of NPF wins Moka constituency
12.50 pm ISTPartywise vote shares at 12.50pm in Nagaland
12.45 pm ISTBJP alliance leading in 20 seats, ruling NPF in 20
12.27 pm ISTBJP alliance leading in 21 seats, ruling NPF in 16
12.18 pm ISTBJP alliance leading in 18 seats, ruling NPF in 15
11.42 am ISTPartywise vote shares in Nagaland
11.29 am ISTBJP alliance, NPF in close contest
10.10 am ISTNPF makes a comeback in trends, leading in 11 seats, BJP-NDPP in 10
11.01 am ISTBJP-NDPP, NPF neck and neck: Election Commission
10.23 am ISTBJP leader H.Tovihoto Ayemi is leading from Dimapur-I with 2507 votes
10.14 am ISTNagaland CM T.R. Zeliang leading from Peren with 3,614 votes
10.08 am ISTNDPP leader Neiphiu Rio is leading from Northern Angami II
10.02 am ISTECI trends: NPF leading on 6 seats, BJP-NDPP leading on 7, Congress on 1 and Others on 3
9.38 am ISTECI trends: NPF leading on 4 seats, BJP-NDPP leading on 3
9.54 am ISTNDPP-BJP going to do very well In Nagaland, says Ram Madhav
9.30 am ISTNDPP-BJP alliance leads in 24 seats, NPF in 12
9.25 am ISTECI trends: NPF leading in 2 seats, BJP-NDPP leading in 1
9.23 am ISTNagaland CM T.R. Zeliang leading from Peren
9.14 am ISTBJP-NDPP alliance leads in 9 seats
8.49 am ISTBJP-NDPP alliance takes early lead, ahead in6 seats
8.29 am ISTCounting of votes begins, BJP ally scores first lead
7.55 am IST73% votes polled in Nagaland re-polling on Friday
06.55 am ISTCounting of votes for Nagaland election results to begin at 8m

Voting for Nagaland elections took place on 27 February.

The counting of votes for Nagaland elections results will begin Kohima at 8am today amid tight security, said officials with the Election Commission (EC).Nagaland, which has 60 assembly seats, has been ruled by Naga People’s Front since 2003, barring few months’ of president rule in 2008.Voting for Nagaland elections took place on 27 February.The BJP joined hands with the NDPP for Nagaland elections while the Congress contested the polls alone. Here are the latest updates and developments from the Meghalaya election results:
2.47 pm IST Nagaland partywise vote share at 2.47pm
Source: Election Commission
2.42 pm IST NPF wins 6 seats, NDPP 3The Naga Peoples Front (PPF) has won 4 seats and established a lead in 17 constituencies, while Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has won 3 seats and has a lead in 12 constituencies. NDPP alliance partner BJP is leading in 7 constituencies.
1.56 pm IST CM T.R Zeliang wins from PerenNagaland CM T. R. Zeliang has won from Peren with 14,064 votes against NDPP’s Iherie Ndang, who received 8,632 votes. The ruling NPF has won three seats and was leading in 21 seats, according to latest data from the Election Commission. NDPP was ahead in 14 seats, while BJP was leading in six seats.
1.44 pm IST Naga People’s Front leader Y. Vikheho Swu wins Pughoboto constituencyNaga People’s Front (NPF) leader Y. Vikheho Swu wins Pughoboto constituency. The NPF leader scored 6,258 votes while BJP leader Dr. Sukhato A. Sema scored 6188 votes.
1.17 pm IST E.E. Pangteag of NPF wins Moka constituencyNaga People’s Front (NPF) leader E.E. Pangteag wins Moka constituency by 148 votes. The NPF leader scored 7,684 votes, while National Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) leader K. Kiko Konyak scored 7,536 votes.
12.50 pm IST Partywise vote shares at 12.50pm in Nagaland
Source: Election Commission
12.45 pm IST BJP alliance leading in 20 seats, ruling NPF in 20The BPP-NDPP alliance is leading in 20 seats while the ruling NPF in 20, as per trends available for 46 constituencies for the Nagaland Assembly, according to Election Commission website.Chief minister T.R. Zeliang of the NPF is leading over his nearest NDPP rival Iherie Ndang by over 4,692 votes from Peren constituency. The National People’s Party (NPP) is leading in three seats and the Janata Dal (United) in two. Independents are also leading in two seats.
12.27 pm IST BJP alliance leading in 21 seats, ruling NPF in 16The BPP-NDPP alliance is leading in 21 seats while the ruling NPF in 16, as per trends available for 43 constituencies for the Nagaland Assembly, according to Election Commission website.Chief minister T.R. Zeliang of the NPF is leading over his nearest NDPP rival Iherie Ndang by over 4,692 votes from Peren constituency.
12.18 pm IST BJP alliance leading in 18 seats, ruling NPF in 15Kohima: The BPP-NDPP alliance is leading in 18 seats while the ruling NPF in 15, as per trends available for 35 constituencies for the Nagaland Assembly, Election Commission said.Chief minister T.R. Zeliang of the NPF is leading over his nearest NDPP rival Iherie Ndang by over 4500 votes from Peren constituency. The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) is leading in 12 seats while its ally the BJP in six. NDPP chief and former chief minister Neiphiu Rio has already been declared uncontested from Northern Angamai-II seat. (PTI)
11.42 am IST Partywise vote shares in Nagaland
Source: Election Commission
11.29 am IST BJP alliance, NPF in close contest The BJP alliance and NPF are in close contest. The ruling Naga People’s Front is leading in 11 seats, closely followed by the BPP-NDPP alliance in 10 seats as per trends available for 25 constituencies for the Nagaland Assembly. Trends for all the 59 seats in the 60-member Assembly available.
10.10 am IST NPF makes a comeback in trends, leading in 11 seats, BJP-NDPP in 10Kohima: The ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF) is leading in 11 seats, closely followed by the BPP-NDPP alliance in 10 seats as per trends available for 25 constituencies for the Nagaland Assembly, Election Commission sources said.Chief minister T.R. Zeliang of the NPF is leading from Peren constituency. Alliance partners the BJP and the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) both are leading in five seats each. The National People’s Party (NPP) is leading in three seats and the Janata Dal (United) in one, the sources said. Voting for the 59 seats in the 60-member Assembly was held on February 27 as NDPP chief Neiphiu Rio was elected uncontested from Northern Angami II seat. (PTI)
11.01 am IST BJP-NDPP, NPF neck and neck: Election CommissionKohima: Trends available with the Election Commission from Nagaland indicated that the BJP and its ally Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) were leading in 10 seats. The BJP and the NDPP were leading in five seats each.The ruling Naga Peoples Front (NPF) was leading in nine seats while the National Peoples Party was leading in three seats. The JD(U) and Congress were leading in one seat each. Voting for the 59 seats in the 60-member Assembly was held on 27 February as NDPP chief Neiphiu Rio was elected uncontested from Northern Angami II seat. (PTI)
10.23 am IST BJP leader H.Tovihoto Ayemi is leading from Dimapur-I with 2507 votesBJP leader H.Tovihoto Ayemi is leading from Dimapur-I with 2,507 votes. Pukhavi Yepthomi of NFP is trailing with 1,271 votes. W. Kholie Kapfo of Indian National Congress is on 3rd position with 581votes (Election Commission)
10.14 am IST Nagaland CM T.R. Zeliang leading from Peren with 3,614 votesNagaland chief minister and NFP leader T.R. Zeliang is leading from Peren seat with 3,614 votes, Iherie Ndang of NDPP is trailing with 2,660 votes.
10.08 am IST NDPP leader Neiphiu Rio is leading from Northern Angami IIAccording to NDTV, Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) heavyweight Neiphiu Rio is leading from Northern Angami II
10.02 am IST ECI trends: NPF leading on 6 seats, BJP-NDPP leading on 7, Congress on 1 and Others on 3
ECI trends: NPF leading on 6 seats, BJP-NDPP leading on 7, Congress on 1 and Others on 3 #NagalandElection2018 pic.twitter.com/oDgW1QOA4e
— ANI (@ANI) March 3, 2018
9.38 am IST ECI trends: NPF leading on 4 seats, BJP-NDPP leading on 3
ECI trends: NPF leading on 4 seats, BJP-NDPP leading on 3 #NagalandElection2018
— ANI (@ANI) March 3, 2018
9.54 am IST NDPP-BJP going to do very well In Nagaland, says Ram MadhavBJP leader Ram Madhav says NDPP-BJP is going to do very well In Nagaland.(ANI)
9.30 am IST NDPP-BJP alliance leads in 24 seats, NPF in 12According to NDTV, the NDPP-BJP alliance is leading in 24 seats, ruling NPF in 12 seats
9.25 am IST ECI trends: NPF leading in 2 seats, BJP-NDPP leading in 1
ECI trends: NPF leading on 2 seats, BJP-NDPP leading on 1 #NagalandElection2018 pic.twitter.com/UDXp7LtYP4
— ANI (@ANI) March 3, 2018
9.23 am IST Nagaland CM T.R. Zeliang leading from PerenT.R. Zeliang, Naga People’s Front leader and current chief minister of state T.R. Zeliang is leading from Peren.
9.14 am IST BJP-NDPP alliance leads in 9 seatsAccording to NDTV, NDPP-BJP alliance is leading in 9 seats, NPF in 5
8.49 am IST BJP-NDPP alliance takes early lead, ahead in6 seatsAccording to NDTV, NDPP-BJP alliance is leading in 6 seats, NPF in 1
8.29 am IST Counting of votes begins, BJP ally scores first leadCounting of vote begins. According to NDTV, NDPP-BJP and NFP alliances are leading on one seat each.Former chief minister Neiphiu Rio won from one seat unopposed. 349 tables in 17 centres across the state have been set up for the counting of votes, chief electoral officer Abhijit Sinha. Votes in Nagaland are being counted in the presence of the candidates and their agents under the supervision of the respective district returning officers and assistant returning officers, state additional CEO N.Moa Aier told PTI.
7.55 am IST 73% votes polled in Nagaland re-polling on FridayAround 73% voter turnout was reported in the re-polling at 13 polling stations across nine constituencies in Nagaland on Friday, an election department official said.“Altogether 5728 voters out of the 7841 exercised their franchise in the 13 polling stations. That means 73.05% votes were polled,” said CEO Nagaland Abhijit Sinha. The voting passed off peacefully, he added.Polling for 59 of the 60 Assembly seats was held in the north-eastern state on 27 February. Former chief minister and NDDP president Neiphiu Rio has been declared elected uncontested from Northern Angami II seat.The nine constituencies where re-polling were held were Tamlu, Peren, Kohima Town, Chizami, Phek, Meluri, Tizit, Pungro-Kiphire and Llongkhim-Chare. Sinha said polling could not be held in one booth in Tamlu constituency on 27 February due to the alleged intervention of the Assam Police with claims that the booth falls under Disturbed Area Belt between Assam and Nagaland.
06.55 am IST Counting of votes for Nagaland election results to begin at 8mThe counting of votes for Nagaland elections results will begin Kohima at 8am today amid tight security, said officials with the Election Commission (EC). The Naga People’s Front, which has been in power since 2003, is facing contest from a BJP alliance and the Congress.

First Published: Sat, Mar 03 2018. 07 04 AM IST