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1998 Nagaland Legislative Assembly Election
Elections to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly were held in February 1998 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in Nagaland, India. The Indian National Congress won a majority of the seats and S. C. Jamir was re-appointed as the Chief Minister of Nagaland. The number of constituencies was set as 60 by the recommendation of the Delimitation Commission of India. Regional parties like the Naga People's Front did not contest these elections, and they were joined by the Bharatiya Janata Party in this action. In 43 of the constituencies, the INC candidate was the sole candidate and hence was declared the winner without a poll. In the other 17 constituencies, the INC candidate had to compete with one or more Independents. The Independents managed to win 7 of these seats. Background In 1997, the NSCN(I-M) signed a ceasefire agreement with the government. The agreement ensured that while the government would not push for counter-insurgency operations against the NSCN (I-M) cadre a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagaland Legislative Assembly
Nagaland Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Indian state of Nagaland. Nagaland became a state of India on 1 December 1963 and after election in January 1964, the first Nagaland Legislative Assembly was formed on 11 February 1964. In 1974, the strength of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly was increased to the present strength of 60 members. legislativebodiesinindia.nic.in. There is no nominated member in the House, all the members are elected on the basis of adult franchise from single-seat constituencies. The normal tenure of the House is five years unless dissolved sooner. The seat of the Legislative Assembly is , the capital of Nagaland. Members of Legislative Assembly |
Scheduled Tribes
The Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) are officially designated groups of people and among the most disadvantaged socio-economic groups in India. The terms are recognized in the Constitution of India and the groups are designated in one or other of the categories. For much of the period of British Raj, British rule in the Indian subcontinent, they were known as the Depressed Classes. In modern literature, the ''Scheduled Castes'' are sometimes referred to as Dalit, meaning "broken" or "dispersed", having been popularised by B. R. Ambedkar (1891–1956), a Dalit himself, an economist, reformer, chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India, and Dalit leader during the independence struggle. Ambedkar preferred the term Dalit to Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhi's term, Harijan, meaning "person of Hari/Vishnu" (or Man of God). In September 2018, the government "issued an advisory to all private satellite channels asking them to 'refrain' from using the nomenclature 'Dalit'", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tseminyü (Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Tseminyu is the headquarters of the Tseminyu District of Indian state of Nagaland Nagaland () is a landlocked state in the northeastern region of India. It is bordered by the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh to the north, Assam to the west, Manipur to the south and the Sagaing Region of Myanmar to the east. Its capital cit .... References {{Nagaland-geo-stub Geography of Nagaland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neiphiu Rio
Neiphiu Guolhoulie Rio (born 11 November 1950) is an Indian politician serving as the 9th Chief Minister of Nagaland. Rio has also served as Chief Minister for three separate terms (2002–07, 2007–12, 2012–14 and 2018–till date), making him the only Nagaland Chief Minister to have served three consecutive terms. He was a Member of Parliament from Nagaland in Lok Sabha from 2014 to 2018. Early life and education Neiphiu Guolhoulie Rio was born on 11 November 1950 to an Angami Naga family from Tuophema. His mother and father were Kevilhouü and Guolhoulie Rio. He received his early education from Baptist English School, Kohima and Sainik School, Purulia, West Bengal. He attended college at St Joseph's College, Darjeeling and later graduated from Kohima Arts College. An active student leader during his School and College days, Rio entered politics at a very young age. He had headed many organizations before becoming the Chief Minister of Nagaland. He served as the Preside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Northern Angami II is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Nagaland state in India. It is part of Kohima District and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes. It is also part of Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency. Neiphiu Rio, the incumbent Chief Minister of Nagaland, is the current MLA of this constituency. Members of Legislative Assembly Election results 2018 2014 By-election This by-election was needed due to the resignation of the sitting MLA, Neiphiu Rio following his election to the Lok Sabha. 2013 2008 See also *List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly * Angami * Nagaland (Lok Sabha constituency) Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency is the only Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament) in the Northeastern state of Nagaland. It participated in its first general election in 1967 and its first member of parliament (MP) was S. C. Jamir ... References {{coord, 25.77, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Angami-I (Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Northern Angami I is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Nagaland state in India. It is part of Kohima District and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes. It is also part of Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency. Members of Legislative Assembly Election results 2018 2017 By-election 2013 2008 See also *List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly * Kohima district * Angami * Nagaland (Lok Sabha constituency) Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency is the only Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian parliament) in the Northeastern state of Nagaland. It participated in its first general election in 1967 and its first member of parliament (MP) was S. C. Jamir ... References {{coord, 25.7, 94.16, display=title Kohima district Assembly constituencies of Nagaland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kohima Town (Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Kohima Town is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Nagaland state in India. It is part of Kohima District and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes. It is also part of Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency. Members of Legislative Assembly * 1964: John Bosco Jasokie, Independent * 1969: John Bosco Jasokie, Nagaland Nationalist Organisation * 1974: John Bosco Jasokie, Nagaland Nationalist Organisation * 1977: John Bosco Jasokie, Indian National Congress * 1982: John Bosco Jasokie, Naga National Democratic Party * 1987: John Bosco Jasokie, Indian National Congress * 1989: K. V. Keditsü, Nagaland People's Council * 1993: Z. Obed, Indian National Congress * 1998: T. Abao Kire, Independent * 2003: Z. Obed, Naga People's Front * 2008: Neikiesalie Nicky Kire, Naga People's Front * 2013: Neikiesalie Nicky Kire, Naga People's Front * 2018: Neikiesalie Nicky Kire, Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Election results 2018 2013 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Angami (Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Western Angami Assembly constituency is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Nagaland state in India. It is part of Kohima District and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes. Members of the Legislative Assembly Election results 2018 2013 2008 See also * List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly * Kohima district Kohima District () is a List of districts of Nagaland, district of the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the home of the Angami Naga, Angami Naga people, Nagas. As of 2011, it is the second most populous district of Nagaland (out of then-List of d ... References {{coord, 25.71, 94.04, display=title Kohima district Assembly constituencies of Nagaland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peren (Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Peren Legislative Assembly constituency is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Nagaland state in India. It is part of Peren District and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes. Members of the Legislative Assembly Election results 2018 2013 2008 See also * List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly * Peren district Peren District is a district of Nagaland, India. With headquarters the town of Peren, the district was formed by the partition of Kohima District in 2003. History The Peren district was originally a sub-division of the Kohima district. It ... References {{coord, 25.51, 93.74, display=title Peren district Assembly constituencies of Nagaland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tenning (Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Tening Legislative Assembly constituency is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Nagaland state in India. It is part of Peren District and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes. Members of the Legislative Assembly Election results 2018 2013 2008 See also * List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly * Peren district Peren District is a district of Nagaland, India. With headquarters the town of Peren, the district was formed by the partition of Kohima District in 2003. History The Peren district was originally a sub-division of the Kohima district. It ... References {{coord, 25.3, 93.59, display=title Peren district Assembly constituencies of Nagaland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghaspani-2 (Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Ghaspani II Legislative Assembly constituency is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Nagaland state in India. Previously part of Dimapur District, it is now part of Chümoukedima District and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes. Members of the Legislative Assembly Election results 2018 2013 2008 See also * List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly * Dimapur district Dimapur District (Pron:/ˌdɪməˈpʊə/) is a district of Nagaland state in India. With an area of about , it is the smallest district in the state of Nagaland. History Assam lease Dimapur to Nagaland In 1918, Dimapur was leased to then Nag ... References {{coord, 25.68, 94.11, display=title Chümoukedima district Assembly constituencies of Nagaland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghaspani-1 (Vidhan Sabha Constituency)
Ghaspani I Legislative Assembly constituency is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Nagaland state in India. Previously part of Dimapur District, it is now part of Chümoukedima District and Niuland District. It is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes. Members of the Legislative Assembly Election results 2018 2013 2008 See also * List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly * Dimapur district Dimapur District (Pron:/ˌdɪməˈpʊə/) is a district of Nagaland state in India. With an area of about , it is the smallest district in the state of Nagaland. History Assam lease Dimapur to Nagaland In 1918, Dimapur was leased to then Nag ... References {{coord, 25.79, 93.78, display=title Chümoukedima district Assembly constituencies of Nagaland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
