Nagaland Election Results: Neiphiu Rio set to be state's CM for record 5th term

The NDPP-BJP alliance bagged 37 seats in the 60-member Nagaland assembly. The NDPP and BJP fought the election on a 40:20 seat-sharing agreement.

Updated on: Mar 02, 2023 9:29 PM IST

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Nagaland political stalwart and its longest serving chief minister Neiphiu Rio is set to assume office as chief minister for a fifth consecutive term (ANI)

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The septuagenarian leader has with this victory, broken the record of veteran leader S C Jamir, who helmed the northeastern state thrice. (ANI)

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The ruling NDPP-BJP alliance won 37 seats in the 60-member Nagaland Assembly election. (JP Nadda twitter)

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In Nagaland, the BJP managed to retain power in alliance with the regional Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP). (CEO Nagaland Twitter)

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The Republican Party of India (Athawale) which contested the Nagaland Assembly election for the first time won two seats - Tuensang Sadar II seat and Noksen constituency.  (ANI/ PIB)

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Counting of votes for the 59 Nagaland Assembly seats started at 8 am with postal ballots followed by EVMs.  (ANI/ PIB)

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Hekhani Jakhalu created history by becoming the first woman to be elected to the Nagaland Assembly, officials said.  (PTI)