The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) on Thursday announced its share of 40 candidates for the ensuing Nagaland Assembly election scheduled to be held on February 27.
As per the seat-sharing deal with its ally, the NDPP will contest 40 seats and the BJP 20 in the 60-member Assembly.
“The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party hereby declares the following persons as its official candidates for the General Election to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2023,” announced the NDPP in its official release on Thursday.
Among the 40 candidates, two are women (first timers), namely Hekani Jakhalu, who will contest from 3 Dimapur-III AC and Salhoutuonuo Kruse from 8 Western Angami AC.
The general election to the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly will be held on February 27 before counting the votes on March 2.
Here is complete list NDPP candidates for Nagaland Assembly election 2023:
- Dimapur-II: Moatoshi Longkumer
- Dimapur-III: Hekani Jakhalu
- Ghaspani-II: Zhaleo Rio
- Tenning: Tarie Zeliang
- Peren: T. R. Zeliang
- Western Angami: Salhoutuonuo Kruse
- Kohima Town: Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire
- Northern Angami-I: Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome
- Northern Angami-II: Neiphiu Rio
- Tseminyu: R. Khing
- Pughoboto: Vikheho Swu
- Southern Angami-I: Medo Yhokha
- Pfutsero: Neiba Kronu
- Chizami: K. G. Kenye
- Chozuba: Kudecho Khamo
- Phek: Kupota Khesoh
- Meluri: Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe
- Arkakong: Imnatiba
- Impur: T. N. Manen
- Angetyongpang: Tongpang Ozukum
- Mongoya: Imkongmar
- Aonglenden: Sharingain Longkumer
- Mokokchung Town: Metsubo Jamir
- Jangpetkong: Temjenmenba
- Aghunato: Ikuto Zhimomi
- Zunheboto: KT Sukhalu
- Sataka: G Kaito Aye
- Sanis: Mhathung Yanthan
- Wakching: W. Chingang Konyak
- Tapi: Noke Wangnao
- Tehok: C. L. John
- Aboi: Eshak Konyak
- Moka: E E Pangteang
- Tamlu: BS Nganlang Phom
- Noksen: H Chuba Chang
- Tuensang Sadar-II: K Odibendang Chang
- Tobu: N Bongkhao Konyak
- Thonoknyu: S Heno Khiamniungan
- Shamator-Chessore: S Keoshu Yimchunger
- Pungro-Kiphire: Khalenmew Yimchunger
