Kohima: The BJP-NDPP alliance is poised to continue in power with a massive victory in the Nagaland assembly elections. NDPP-BJP is leading in 8 seats after winning 28 out of 60 seats in the state assembly elections. NDPP is the single largest party. Congress without opening an account.
Nagaland Chief Minister and Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) leader Naiphiu Rio defeated Congress’ Sayvili Sachu by 15,824 votes. BJP state president and social media sensation Temjen Imna Along won. Imna Along won from her Alongtaki constituency.
Meanwhile, two women candidates won for the first time in the history of the state. Salhutuonuo Kruse and Hekani Jakhalu are the women MLAs elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. Both candidates are from the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP).
Salhautuonuo Cruz won from Western Angami AC while Hekani Jakhalu won from Dimapur-III constituencies. NPF has won one seat and is leading in one place. Congress is yet to open its account while others have won 13 seats and are leading in 9 seats.
