Victory Bell Rings For NDPP+BJP In Nagaland

New Delhi: The counting of votes for Assembly elections in Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya is underway amid tight security. Meanwhile, the ruling NDPP-BJP combine is set to retain power in Nagaland.

Trends are available for all 60 seats. The ruling NDPP-BJP combine is leading on 39 seats, while Naga People’s Front (NPF) is leading on 1, while others are leading at 20 seats. BJP candidate Kazheto Kinimi has already won from the Akuluto constituency unopposed.

In the Tuensang Sadar-I constituency, BJP candidate P. Bashangmongba Chang has defeated his nearest rival and NCP candidate Toyang Chang by a margin of 5,644 votes.

In Tuensang Sadar-II, Imtichoba of RPI(Athawale) has been declared elected. In the Noksen constituency, Y Lima Onen Chang of RPI ( Athawale) defeated H Chuba Chang of NDPP by a margin of 188 votes.

In Shamator Chessore, S Keoshu Yimchunger of NDPP defeated R Tohanba of Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) by a margin of 2,295 votes. Incumbent Chief Minister and NDPP candidate Neiphiu Rio is leading from the Northern Angami-II assembly constituency.