Nagaland

Nagaland, where many candidates are million-dollar babies

Nagaland, where many candidates are million-dollar babies

Written by Alok Pandey | Saturday February 16, 2013, Dimapur

In Dimapur, Nagaland, KL Chishi is a big name. The veteran politician, who has been chief minister of the state in the 90s, is contesting for the second time from this predominantly urban constituency. However, Mr Chishi's claim to fame is not just all this. At Rs 51 crore, Mr Chishi is also the richest candidate in the upcoming Nagaland elections, according to data released by the NGO, National Elections Watch. The current Chief Minister and National People's Front (NPF) leader Neiphiu Rio is a distant second, with assets worth Rs 19 crore.

On the campaign trail with Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio

On the campaign trail with Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio

Written by Alok Pandey , Edited by Samira Shaikh | Sunday February 17, 2013, Northern Angami, Nagaland

Neiphiu Rio is a man in a tearing hurry these days. As the only star campaigner for his party, the National People's Front , the Nagaland Chief Minister has spent the last twenty days or so chopper hopping from one location to another, in his remote north eastern state , to campaign for his party's candidates across Nagaland

Nagaland Home Minister detained after Rs 1 crore in cash, arms seized from his car

Nagaland Home Minister detained after Rs 1 crore in cash, arms seized from his car

Press Trust of India | Monday February 18, 2013, Kohima

Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L Imchen was detained today near the Wokha district after cash worth Rs 1 crore and arms were recovered from his car, said sources.

In Nagaland Assembly elections, issue of unification remains top priority

In Nagaland Assembly elections, issue of unification remains top priority

Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Sabyasachi Dasgupta | Monday February 18, 2013, Kohima

On Monday, Nagaland Home Minister and senior leader of the ruling Naga People's Front became the second leader from his party to have cash seized by the Assam Rifles during the campaign for the state assembly elections on February 23.

In Nagaland assembly elections, it is a fight between insurgency and development

In Nagaland assembly elections, it is a fight between insurgency and development

Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Sabyasachi Dasgupta | Tuesday February 19, 2013, Kohima

On Monday, Nagaland Home Minister Imkom L Imchen became the second leader from his party, the ruling Naga People's Front (NPF) to be discovered with large amounts of cash while campaigning for the elections on February 23.

Dry days declared in border areas of Assam due to Nagaland polls

Dry days declared in border areas of Assam due to Nagaland polls

Press Trust of India | Friday February 22, 2013, Guwahati

Dry days have been declared in the Assam-Nagaland border areas by the Sibsagar district administration on Friday and Saturday due to the Nagaland Assembly elections.

Nagaland policeman arrested on graft charges

Nagaland policeman arrested on graft charges

Press Trust of India | Friday February 22, 2013, Kohima

A Nagaland police constable has been arrested for allegedly bribing voters and abducting some of them, a day before the state goes to polls.

Nagaland, Meghayala to vote on Saturday

Nagaland, Meghayala to vote on Saturday

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday February 22, 2013, Kohima/Shillong

Election officials and security forces were in place on Friday to oversee assembly elections in Nagaland and Meghalaya on Saturday.

Nagaland Assembly elections begin

Nagaland Assembly elections begin

Press Trust of India | Saturday February 23, 2013, Kohima

Polling began amidst tight security today to elect 60 members to the 12th Nagaland Assembly from among 188 candidates with an electorate of 11.93 lakh eligible to vote.

In first three hours, Nagaland records 30 per cent voting

In first three hours, Nagaland records 30 per cent voting

Press Trust of India | Saturday February 23, 2013, Kohima

Around 30 per cent votes were cast in the first three hours of polling in Nagaland, where election is on for its 60-member House today amidst unprecedented security.

Meghalaya registers 88 per cent voting, Nagaland 83 per cent

Meghalaya registers 88 per cent voting, Nagaland 83 per cent

Press Trust of India | Saturday February 23, 2013, New Delhi

Meghalaya recorded 88 per cent polling and Nagaland 83.27 per cent in the assembly elections held on Saturday, which passed off peacefully barring a few minor incidents in Nagaland.

Nagaland registers 83.29 per cent polling in assembly elections

Nagaland registers 83.29 per cent polling in assembly elections

Press Trust of India | Saturday February 23, 2013, Kohima

Nagaland witnessed a high 83.29 per cent turnout of voters to elect 59 members of the 60-member Assembly on Saturday with the polling by and large peaceful.

Women voters outnumber men in Nagaland

Women voters outnumber men in Nagaland

Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 26, 2013, Kohima

Polling percentage of female voters in Nagaland surpassed their male counterparts in the February 23 assembly elections.

Tight security for Nagaland assembly poll counting

Tight security for Nagaland assembly poll counting

Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 27, 2013, Kohima

Adequate security arrangements have been made for the counting of votes to the 59 assembly seats of the 60-member House in Nagaland on Thursday.

Assembly Elections: Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura to get new governments today

Assembly Elections: Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura to get new governments today

Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Wednesday February 27, 2013, New Delhi

Three north-eastern states will get new governments today. A 47-year-old Congressman is struggling to retain power in Meghalaya, while two veterans attempt to get another shot at forming government in Nagaland and Tripura.

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