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Assembly elections: Counting begins in Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura

Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Surabhi Malik | Thursday February 28, 2013, New Delhi

Election results: 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. Counting of votes began at 8 am in all the three states.

Assembly polls: Naga Peoples Front forging ahead of Congress in Nagaland

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 28, 2013, Kohima

The Nagaland Peoples' Front (NPF) was on Thursday ahead in the counting of ballots for the 60-member Nagaland assembly, officials said.

Tripura stays bright red with fifth consecutive term for Left

Edited by Ashish Mukherjee | Thursday February 28, 2013, New Delhi

Tripura, Meghalaya, and Nagaland have all voted against change. Results for the three states - with 60 assembly seats each - are being counted now.

Nagaland Assembly polls: Nagaland Peoples' Front takes big lead against Congress

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 28, 2013, Kohima

The Nagaland Peoples' Front (NPF) was on Thursday way ahead as votes were counted for elections to the 60-member Nagaland assembly. By 3 pm, the NPF had won 25 seats and was leading in another nine. The Congress had won three seats and was leading in four.

Naga Peoples' Front sweeps Nagaland Assembly polls

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 28, 2013, Kohima

The Naga Peoples' Front (NPF) swept back to power in Nagaland today for the third consecutive time with an absolute majority. The Congress got a drubbing winning just 8 seats in the 60-member Assembly.

Neiphiu Rio to be sworn in as Nagaland Chief Minister on Tuesday

Press Trust of India | Sunday March 03, 2013, Kohima

Neiphiu Rio will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the third consecutive term on March 5 at the Raj Bhavan in Kohima, official sources said today.

Naga People's Front leader Neiphiu Rio is Nagaland Chief Minister again

Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 05, 2013, Kohima

Naga People's Front (NPF) leader Neiphiu Rio is the first politician in Nagaland to be elected the state's chief minister for three consecutive terms.

Over 40,000 government officials cast their votes through postal ballot

Press Trust of India | Sunday December 01, 2013, New Delhi

Over 40,000 government officials, who will be on election duty on December 4, have cast their votes through postal ballots on Saturday, an election commission official said.

Nagaland Heads For Elections Under The Shadow Of A Missing "Solution"

Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Monday February 12, 2018, Kohima

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands at Dimapur airport in Nagaland later this month and drives out in a car, he won't be able to miss the large banners that have been set up at eye level on the both sides of the road with one slogan emblazoned on them, mostly in red - "No solution, no election".

Neiphiu Rio Elected Unopposed, 195 Candidates In Fray For Nagaland

Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 13, 2018, Kohima

Former chief minister Neiphiu Rio was declared elected unopposed to the Nagaland Assembly as his opponent withdrew his nomination on Monday, the last date for withdrawal, Chief Electoral Officer of the north-eastern state Abhijit Sinha said.

Ahead of Polls, Why The Church Is Jittery in Christian-Majority Nagaland

Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Wednesday February 14, 2018

In Nagaland, where nine out of ten people are Christian and the church is all-powerful, there is growing concern in some sections about the growing clout of the BJP. On Sunday, special prayers were held in 2,500 churches across the state for wisdom to vote wisely on 27th February is how most put it. But key church leaders are not hesitating to spell it out.

Will Return To Power, Says Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang

Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 14, 2018, Kohima

Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang on Wednesday exuded confidence that the NPF will return to power and said the party has not shut doors to the BJP to return into the partnership after February 27 elections.

In Christian-Majority Nagaland, Jerusalem Dreams On Offer Ahead Of Polls

Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Wednesday February 14, 2018, Kohima

In Nagaland, where nine out of 10 people are Christian, political parties are racing to offer the devout a sop they can't refuse. The Congress has already gone and done it in its manifesto on Monday. The BJP suggested the idea in a recent vision document and is likely to make a better offer tomorrow when it is set for release.

After 54 Years Of Statehood, Nagaland Yet To Elect Woman To Assembly

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 15, 2018, Kohima

Even after 54 years of statehood and 12 assembly elections, Nagaland is yet to see any woman representative in the Assembly.

Rs 43 Lakh Cash, Liquor, Drugs Seized In Poll-Bound Nagaland

Press Trust of India | Thursday February 15, 2018, Kohima

The authorities have seized more than Rs 43 lakh unaccounted cash, 35,077 bottles of liquor, arms and ammunition and drugs in poll bound Nagaland, Chief Electoral Officer Ahijit Sinha said here today.