Dimapur III is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Nagaland state in India.[2] Previously part of Dimapur district, it is now a part of Chümoukedima district and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes. It is also part of Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency.[3][4]
Members of the Legislative Assembly
- 1974: Debalai Mech, Naga Nationalist Organisation
- 1977: Debalal Mech, Indian National Congress
- 1982: Lolit Mech, Indian National Congress
- 1987: Vehepu Yepthomi, Independent
- 1989: Kihoto Hollohon, Nagaland People's Council
- 1993: Kihoto Hollohon, Indian National Congress
- 1998: Atovi Sumi, Indian National Congress
- 2003: Kihoto Hollohon, Nationalist Democratic Movement
| Year | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Azheto Zhimomi | Indian National Congress | |
| Naga People's Front | |||
| 2013 | Tokheho[5] | Indian National Congress | |
| 2018 | Azheto Zhimomi[6] | Naga People's Front | |
| 2023 | Hekani Jakhalu Kense[7] | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party | |
Election results
Assembly Election 2023
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDPP | Hekani Jakhalu Kense | 14,395 | 45.16% | ||
| LJP(RV) | Azheto Zhimomi | 12,859 | 40.34% | ||
| Independent | Lun Tungnung | 2,445 | 7.67% | ||
| Independent | Kahuto Chishi Sumi | 1,671 | 5.24% | ||
| INC | Vetetso Lasuh | 370 | 1.16% | −6.82% | |
| NOTA | Nota | 134 | 0.42% | −0.09% | |
| Margin of victory | 1,536 | 4.82% | −3.11% | ||
| Turnout | 31,874 | 83.78% | 2.64% | ||
| Registered electors | 38,045 | 14.51% | |||
| NDPP gain from NPF | Swing | -3.66% | |||
Assembly Election 2018
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPF | Azheto Zhimomi | 13,162 | 48.82% | 4.04% | |
| NDPP | Tokheho | 11,024 | 40.89% | ||
| INC | Lun Tungnung | 2,152 | 7.98% | −45.24% | |
| NPP | Wedie-U Kronu | 483 | 1.79% | ||
| NOTA | None of the Above | 137 | 0.51% | ||
| Margin of victory | 2,138 | 7.93% | −0.51% | ||
| Turnout | 26,958 | 81.14% | −5.61% | ||
| Registered electors | 33,223 | 19.75% | |||
| NPF gain from INC | Swing | -4.40% | |||
Assembly Election 2013
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Tokheho Yepthomi | 12,809 | 53.22% | 2.84% | |
| NPF | Azheto Zhimomi | 10,778 | 44.78% | 26.97% | |
| BJP | Lachit Khersa | 328 | 1.36% | ||
| NCP | Er. Dr.L.Yezhekhu Sumi | 152 | 0.63% | ||
| Margin of victory | 2,031 | 8.44% | −10.78% | ||
| Turnout | 24,068 | 86.75% | 8.34% | ||
| Registered electors | 27,744 | 39.20% | |||
| INC hold | Swing | 2.84% | |||
Assembly Election 2008
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Azheto Zhimomi | 7,874 | 50.38% | 43.48% | |
| RJD | L. Inazhe Sema | 4,871 | 31.17% | ||
| NPF | V. Abu Metha | 2,784 | 17.81% | −26.23% | |
| Independent | Akhei Achumi | 170 | 1.09% | ||
| Margin of victory | 3,003 | 19.22% | 17.20% | ||
| Turnout | 15,628 | 78.77% | −5.32% | ||
| Registered electors | 19,931 | 17.30% | |||
| INC gain from NDM | Swing | 4.33% | |||
Assembly Election 2003
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDM | Kihoto Hollohon | 6,549 | 46.05% | ||
| NPF | Azheto Zhimomi | 6,263 | 44.04% | ||
| INC | Atovi Sumi | 982 | 6.91% | −78.39% | |
| Independent | Anupama Mech | 427 | 3.00% | ||
| Margin of victory | 286 | 2.01% | −68.58% | ||
| Turnout | 14,221 | 83.73% | 0.42% | ||
| Registered electors | 16,992 | −0.34% | |||
| NDM gain from INC | Swing | -12.05% | |||
Assembly Election 1998
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Atovi Sumi | 1,955 | 85.30% | 27.19% | |
| Independent | T. L. Angami | 337 | 14.70% | ||
| Margin of victory | 1,618 | 70.59% | 27.70% | ||
| Turnout | 2,292 | 13.68% | −69.63% | ||
| Registered electors | 17,050 | 25.61% | |||
| INC hold | Swing | 27.19% | |||
Assembly Election 1993
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Kihoto Hollohon | 6,478 | 58.10% | 11.19% | |
| Independent | Rajiv | 1,696 | 15.21% | ||
| NPF | Vihepu Yephthomi | 1,551 | 13.91% | −39.17% | |
| Independent | Chupfuo | 1,424 | 12.77% | ||
| Margin of victory | 4,782 | 42.89% | 36.72% | ||
| Turnout | 11,149 | 83.31% | 5.95% | ||
| Registered electors | 13,574 | 22.79% | |||
| INC gain from NPF | Swing | 5.02% | |||
Assembly Election 1989
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPF | Kihoto Hollohon | 4,413 | 53.09% | ||
| INC | Vihepu Yephthomi | 3,900 | 46.91% | 29.55% | |
| Margin of victory | 513 | 6.17% | −9.66% | ||
| Turnout | 8,313 | 77.36% | −3.23% | ||
| Registered electors | 11,055 | 0.67% | |||
| NPF gain from Independent | Swing | 4.73% | |||
Assembly Election 1987
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Vihepu Yephthomi | 4,200 | 48.36% | ||
| NND | Prodep Singyong | 2,825 | 32.53% | ||
| INC | Lolit Mech | 1,508 | 17.36% | −42.85% | |
| Independent | Lhousao | 152 | 1.75% | ||
| Margin of victory | 1,375 | 15.83% | −24.45% | ||
| Turnout | 8,685 | 80.58% | 1.82% | ||
| Registered electors | 10,981 | 69.98% | |||
| Independent gain from INC | Swing | -11.86% | |||
Assembly Election 1982
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Lolit Mech | 2,994 | 60.22% | 19.06% | |
| NND | Dabalal Mech | 991 | 19.93% | ||
| Independent | Joy Prasad | 987 | 19.85% | ||
| Margin of victory | 2,003 | 40.29% | 30.06% | ||
| Turnout | 4,972 | 78.76% | −9.10% | ||
| Registered electors | 6,460 | 26.22% | |||
| INC hold | Swing | 19.06% | |||
Assembly Election 1977
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | Dabalal Mech | 1,807 | 41.16% | ||
| Independent | Satish Langtha | 1,358 | 30.93% | ||
| UDA | Gobinda Ch. Paira | 1,225 | 27.90% | ||
| Margin of victory | 449 | 10.23% | −3.87% | ||
| Turnout | 4,390 | 87.87% | 4.24% | ||
| Registered electors | 5,118 | 20.76% | |||
| INC gain from NNO | Swing | -11.13% | |||
Assembly Election 1974
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NNO | Dabalal Mech | 1,780 | 52.29% | ||
| Independent | Sompurno Kachari | 1,300 | 38.19% | ||
| UDA | Mukunda Ram Mech | 324 | 9.52% | ||
| Margin of victory | 480 | 14.10% | |||
| Turnout | 3,404 | 83.62% | |||
| Registered electors | 4,238 | ||||
| NNO win (new seat) | |||||
See also
- List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
- Dimapur district
- Dimapur
- Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency
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