Ruling NPF released names of candidates for 57 assembly constituencies keeping on hold the remaining three which was expected to be announced on January 29.
State chief minister Neiphiu Rio, who leads the party, had expressed confidence that the NPF will return back to power for the third consecutive term after February 23, with an overwhelming majority in alliance with BJP and JDU.
The NPF had come to power in 2003 in alliance with NDM, BJP, Samata Party, JDU and independents. In 2008 NPF again returned to power in alliance with BJP, JDU, NCP and independents. After merger of BJP, NCP and JDU in 2009 , NPF strength in the house rose to 36. NPF headed DAN coalition with six independents.
However, there is no seat adjustment with either of the pre-poll alliance partners. A source in the NPF said the alliance partners will have “friendly fights” in several constituencies.
NPF will field eight new faces who will be making their electoral debut on February 23. They include-former DMC members–Tovihoto Ayemi (1 Dim-I), Lipok Pongen (2 Dim-II), Khriehu Liezietsu, son of Dr Shürhozelie (10 Northern Angami-I), Er. Kropol (15 Southern Angami-II), Sashi Jamir (24 Angetyongpang), Merentoshi R. Jamir, son of chief secretary Alemtemshi Jamir (25 Mongoya) and Dr Benjongliba (30 Alongtaki).
The ticket distribution programme of the NPF will be held on January 31 in the party’s Central Office Kohima at 10 a.m. All candidates along with their election agents are informed to attend positively.
Sl. No Assembly Constituency Name of Candidate
1. 1 – Dimapur-I A/C Tovihoto Ayemi
2. 2 – Dimapur-II A/C I. Lipok Pongen
3. 3 – Dimapur-III A/C Azheto Zhimomi
4. 4 – Ghaspani – I A/C (Pending)
5. 5 – Ghaspani – II A/C Zhaleo Rio
6. 6 – Peren A/C T. R. Zeliang
7. 7. Tening A/C Namri Nchang
8. 8- Western Angami A/C Kiyaneilie Peseyie
9. 9-Kohima Town A/C Dr. Neikiesalie Kire
10. 10-Nothern Angami-I A/C Khriehu Liezietsu
11. 11-Northern Angami-II A/C Neiphiu Rio
12. 12-Tseminyu A/C R. Khing
13. 13-Pughoboto A/C Y. Vikheho Swu
14. 14-Southern Angami-I A/C Er. Vikho-o Yhoshu
15. 15-Southern Angami-II A/C Er. Kropol Vitsu
16. 16-Pfutsero A/C Neiba Kronu
17. 17-Chizami A/C Deo Nukhu
18. 18-Chozuba A/C Chotisüh Sazo
19. 19-Phek A/C Küzholüzo Nienu
20. 20-Meluri A/C Yitachu
21. 21- Tuli A/C L. Temjen Jamir
22. 22-Arkakong A/C Nuklutoshi
23. 23-Impur A/C T. N. Manen
24. 24-Angetyongpang A/C Sashi Jamir
25. 25-Mongoya A/C Merentoshi R. Jamir
26. 26-Aolenglenden A/C Toshipokba
27. 27-Mokokchung Town A/C (Pending)
28. 28-Koridang A/C Imkong L. Imchen
29. 29-Jangpetkong A/C Dr. Longrineken
30. 30-Alongtaki A/C Dr. Benjongliba
31. 31-Akuluto A/C Kakheto Kinimi
32. 32-Atoizu A/C Doshehe Y. Sema
33. 33-Suruhoto A/C Shetoyi Sumi
34. 34-Aghunato A/C Pukhayi Assumi
35. 35-Zunheboto A/C (Pending)
36. 36-Satakha A/C G. Kaito Aye
37. 37-Tyui A/C Yanthungo Patton
38. 38-Wokha Town A/C Dr. Chumben Murry
39. 39- Sanis A/C Ralanthung
40. 40-Bhandari A/C Er. Wochumo Kithan
41. 41-Tizit A/C Aloh Wanghum
42. 42- Wakching A/C M. C. Konyak
43. 43- TapiA/C Noke Konyak
44. 44-Phomching A/C Pohwang Konyak
45. 45-Tehok A/C C. L. John
46. 46-Mon Town A/C N. Thongwang Konyak
47. 47-Aboi A/C Nyeiwang Konyak
48. 48-Moka A/C E. E. Pangteang
49. 55-Tobu A/C Naiba Konyak
50. 49-Tamlu A/C H. Nyemli Phom
51. 50-Longleng A/C S. Pangnyu Phom
52. 51-Noksen A/C C. M. Chang
53. 52-Longkhim Chare A/C L. Tsapongse Sangtam
54. 53-Tuesang Sadar I A/C Elam Chang
55. 54-Tuensang Sadar IIA/C T. Nayangkejong Chang
56. 56-Noklak A/C P. Longon
57. 57-Thonokyu A/C S. Heno
58. 58-ShamatorA/C R. Tohanba
59. 59-Seyochung Sitimi A/C C. Kipili Sangtam
60. 60-Pungro Kiphire A/C T. Torechu
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