Nagaland Assembly Election

Naga Nationalist Organisation (NNO) won 32 out of 40 seats, giving it a clear majority.
P. Shilu Ao, leader of NNO, became the first Chief Minister of Nagaland.
The election marked the beginning of democratic governance in the state.

NNO retained power with 22 seats, narrowly above the majority.
P. Shilu Ao was succeeded by Vizol K. I., who became Chief Minister.
The election highlighted the rise of independent candidates reflecting tribal and local interests.

No single party secured an outright majority.
Coalition governments and alliances became necessary to form a stable administration.
Vizol K. I. returned as CM through coalition support.

No single party achieved a majority; coalition or support from independents was required.
UDF formed the government with the support of independents.
S. C. Jamir later became a significant political leader in subsequent terms.

No party achieved an outright majority; independents held a kingmaker role.
UDF formed the government with support from independents.
Leadership was focused on peace-building, tribal welfare, and state administration consolidation.

Independents dominated, making coalition formation essential.
S. C. Jamir became Chief Minister with support from independents and smaller parties.
Election highlighted the fragmented political landscape of Nagaland.

No party secured a majority, coalition government formed.
S. C. Jamir or allied leaders became Chief Minister through support from independents and smaller parties.
Highlighted the importance of coalition politics and local tribal representation.

Independents held the balance of power, forming coalitions with smaller parties.
S. C. Jamir or allied leaders became Chief Minister with support from independents and emerging parties.
Coalition politics remained crucial for governance.

NPF became the largest party but did not achieve an absolute majority.
Coalition support from independents and smaller parties allowed the formation of government.
S. C. Jamir and allied leaders continued to play a role in leadership transitions.

No party secured an outright majority; coalition or support from independents was required.
Neiphiu Rio, a rising NPF leader, gained prominence and later became CM with coalition support.
Coalition politics continued to be key to forming government.

NPF formed the government with support from independents and smaller parties.
Neiphiu Rio became Chief Minister, marking the first stable NPF-led government.
Coalition politics remained important but less fragmented than before.

NPF achieved a clear majority, reducing the reliance on independents or smaller parties.
Neiphiu Rio continued as Chief Minister.
Marked the first stable single-party majority government in decades.

NDPP formed government in alliance with BJP, despite NPF being the single largest party.
Neiphiu Rio became Chief Minister again, leading the coalition.
Highlighted the importance of alliances in Nagaland politics.