Nagaland elections
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An 'Opposition-less' govt in Nagaland will be a mockery of democracy: Analysts

In 2015 and 2021, 'opposition-less' governments were formed during the term of a government, but this would be the first-ever assembly that is set to be an opposition-less one.

published on : 12th March 2023
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JD(U) frowns upon Nagaland unit's support to newly-formed government

The JD(U)'s support is understood to have caused an embarrassment to Kumar, the supreme leader, who had snapped ties with the BJP last year.

published on : 8th March 2023
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Sharad Pawar clears proposal of NCP's Nagaland MLAs to join Neiphiu Rio's govt

The Nationalist Congress Party had the best performance among the opposition parties, winning seven of the 12 seats it contested.

published on : 8th March 2023
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BJP and NDPP's focus on eastern Nagaland fails to yield desired result

The party lost two constituencies held by its ministers -- Seyochung Sitimi and Longleng -- by margins of 930 and 5,270 votes to the NPP and NCP candidates respectively.

published on : 3rd March 2023
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Meghalaya: Conrad submits letter of support of 32 MLAs to Guv, stakes claim to form govt

The NPP emerged the single-largest party in Meghalaya, bagging 26 of the 59 seats that went to polls on February 27.

published on : 3rd March 2023
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BJP succeeds in maintaining momentum in its favour in assembly polls

"We have taken a lesson from the result of the by-election. TMC is strong enough to fight against the BJP alone," said Mamata.

published on : 2nd March 2023
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Sixty years later, Nagaland gets two women MLAs

US-educated lawyer Jakhalu defeated Azheto Zhimomi of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) by 1,536 votes in the Dimapur III seat. Kruse won from the Western Angami seat

published on : 2nd March 2023
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Hekani Jakhalu creates history, becomes first woman MLA in Nagaland

“I am overwhelmed. It’s a victory for my team and my constituency. I am grateful to the people for believing in me,” said the US-educated lawyer of NDPP.

published on : 2nd March 2023
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Northeast elections: BJP, allies hold onto Tripura, Nagaland; hung Assembly likely in Meghalaya

In Meghalaya, the BJP is leading in three seats and may join hands with the NPP again to be part of the government like the last time.

published on : 2nd March 2023
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Nagaland: BJP, NDPP not to revisit seat-sharing pact

According to the agreement they had entered into, the NDPP will contest 40 seats and the BJP in the remaining 20 seats.

published on : 27th January 2023
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Nagaland legislators’ union defies tribal body’s ‘boycott Feb 27 elections’ diktat

The Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation, the apex tribal body of eastern Nagaland, is spearheading a 'people’s movement' demanding the creation of a 'Frontier Nagaland' state.

published on : 24th January 2023
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Hitlers, Roosevelts and cars: What the Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura elections can serve

With money flowing, elections in the Northeast (like elsewhere in India?) are a costly affair. The candidates are required to spend in crores. In places, they are required to gift even cars...

published on : 18th January 2023
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With Naga insurgency settlement believed imminent, chorus erupts to defer Assembly elections

Amid buzz in Nagaland and parts of the Northeast that a settlement to the vexed Naga political problem, vis-à-vis Naga insurgency issue, is afoot, there is a demand now to defer Nagaland elections.

published on : 24th October 2017