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{{Short description|Legislative Assembly election in Nagaland, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 1974 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
| country = India
| type = legislative
| vote_type = Popular 
| ongoing = no
| party_colour =
| party_name =
| alliance_name =
| previous_election = 1969 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
| previous_year = 1969
| election_date = ''12{{endash}}16 February 1974''
| next_election = 1977 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
| next_year = 1977
| seats_for_election = All 60 seats in the [[Nagaland Legislative Assembly]]
| majority_seats = 31
| registered = {{formatnum:400322}}
| turnout =

| image2 = Hokishe Sema Official portrait 1985.jpg
| leader2 = [[Hokishe Sema]]
| leaders_seat2 = [[Akuluto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Akuluto]]
| party2 = Nagaland Nationalist Organisation
| leader_since2 =
| seats_before2 = 22
| popular_vote2 = 35.71%
| seat_change2 = {{increase}}1
| seats2 = 23
| swing2 =

| image1 =
| leader1 = [[Vizol Angami]]
| leaders_seat1 = [[Southern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Southern Angami-II]]
| party1 = United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
| leader_since1 =
| seats_before1 = 10
| popular_vote1 = 30.01%
| seat_change1 = New
| seats1 = 25
| swing1 =


| title = [[Chief Minister of Nagaland|CM]]
| before_party = Nagaland Nationalist Organisation
| before_election = [[Hokishe Sema]]
| after_party = United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
| after_election = [[Vizol Angami]]
}}

Elections to the '''[[Nagaland Legislative Assembly]]''' were held in February 1974 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in [[Nagaland]], India. [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]] won the most number of seats and [[Vizol Angami]] was appointed as the [[Chief Minister of Nagaland]].

After the previous election in [[1969 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election|1969]], the number of constituencies in Nagaland were increased from 40 to 60, following the recommendation of the [[Delimitation Commission of India]].<ref name="delimitation1976">{{cite web |url=https://eci.gov.in/files/file/3939-dpaco-1976/ |title=DPACO (1976) - Archive Delimitation Orders - Election Commission of India |access-date= December 9, 2020}}</ref>

==Results==
{{Election results
|image=[[File:India Nagaland Legislative Assembly 1974.svg]]
|party1=[[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]|votes1=103515|seats1=23|sc1=+1
|party2=[[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]|votes2=87005|seats2=25|sc2=New
|party3=Independents|votes3=99379|seats3=12|sc3=+4
|total_sc=+20
|invalid=7731
|electorate=400322
|source=ECI<ref>{{cite web |url=https://eci.gov.in/files/file/3634-nagaland-1974/ |title=Statistical Report on General Election, 1974 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland |publisher=Election Commission of India |access-date= 15 August 2021}}</ref>
}}

==Elected Members==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!# !! Constituency !!Candidate !! colspan=2|Party
|-
| 1 || [[Dimapur-I (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dimapur-I]] || Mhaile Peseyie Gobinda || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 2 || [[Dimapur-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dimapur-II]] || Lhomithi || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 3 || [[Dimapur-III (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dimapur-III]] || Debalai Mech || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 4 || [[Ghaspani-1 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghaspani-1]] || Lhouvisier || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 5 || [[Ghaspani-2 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghaspani-2]] || Rokonicha || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 6 || [[Tenning (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tenning]] || Aju Newmai || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 7 || [[Peren (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Peren]] || Keilu || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 8 || [[Western Angami (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Western Angami]] || T. N. Angami || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 9 || [[Kohima Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Kohima Town]] || [[John Bosco Jasokie]] || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 10 || [[Northern Angami-I (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Northern Angami-I]] || [[Shürhozelie Liezietsü]] || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 11 || [[Northern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Northern Angami-II]] || K. V. Keditsü || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 12 || [[Tseminyü (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tseminyü]] || Rushulo || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 13 || [[Pughoboto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pughoboto]] || Huska Sumi || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 14 || [[Southern Angami-I (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Southern Angami-I]] || Vitsonie || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 15 || [[Southern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Southern Angami-II]] || [[Vizol Angami]] || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 16 || [[Pfütsero (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pfütsero]] || Weprenyi Kapfo || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 17 || [[Chizami (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Chizami]] || Yevehe Lohe || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 18 || [[Chozuba (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Chozuba]] || [[Vamuzo Phesao]] || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 19 || [[Phek (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Phek]] || Melhüpra Vero || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 20 || [[Meluri (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Meluri]] || Rasutho || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 21 || [[Tuli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuli]] || Merachiba || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 22 || [[Arkakong (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Arkakong]] || R. C. Chiten Jamir || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 23 || [[Impur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Impur]] || Koramoa Jamir || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 24 || [[Angetyongpang (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Angetyongpang]] || Sentichuba || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 25 || [[Mongoya (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mongoya]] || Imtimeren || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 26 || [[Aonglenden (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aonglenden]] || Chubatoshi || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 27 || [[Mokokchung Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mokokchung Town]] || R. Lisen Ao || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 28 || [[Koridang (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Koridang]] || Tajenyuba Ao || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 29 || [[Jangpetkong (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jangpetkong]] || Imchalemba Ao || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 30 || [[Alongtaki (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Alongtaki]] || Bendangtoshi Ao || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 31 || [[Akuluto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Akuluto]] || [[Hokishe Sema]] || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 32 || [[Atoizu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Atoizu]] || N. Yeshito Chishi || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 33 || [[Suruhoto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Suruhoto]] || Nihovi Sema || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 34 || [[Aghunato (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aghunato]] || Ihezhe || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 35 || [[Zunheboto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Zunheboto]] || Tokheho Sema || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 36 || [[Satakha (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Satakha]] || Hokheto Sema || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 37 || [[Tyüi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tyüi]] || T. A. Ngüllie || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 38 || [[Wokha (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Wokha]] || Mhao Lotha || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 39 || [[Sanis (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Sanis]] || Mhonshan || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 40 || [[Bhandari (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Bhandari]] || Mhondemo Kithan || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 41 || [[Tizit (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tizit]] || P. Enyei Konyak || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 42 || [[Wakching (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Wakching]] || Chingwang || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 43 || [[Tapi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tapi]] || Noke || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 44 || [[Phomching (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Phomching]] || Wanpen || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 45 || [[Tehok (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tehok]] || Hentok || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 46 || [[Mon Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mon Town]] || Tingnei Koynak || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 47 || [[Aboi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aboi]] || Nyeiwang || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 48 || [[Moka (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Moka]] || Anden || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 49 || [[Tamlu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tamlu]] || Wokshing || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 50 || [[Longleng (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Longleng]] || N. Metpong Phom || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 51 || [[Noksen (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Noksen]] || I. L. Chingmak || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 52 || [[Longkhim Chare (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Longkhim Chare]] || L. J. Toshi Sangtam || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 53 || [[Tuensang Sadar-1 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuensang Sadar-1]] || H. Saochang || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 54 || [[Tuensang Sadar-2 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuensang Sadar-2]] || M. Yanchu Chang || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 55 || [[Tobu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tobu]] || Nuklo || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 56 || [[Noklak (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Noklak]] || Tochi Hanso || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 57 || [[Thonoknyu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Thonoknyu]] || Mongchua || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
| 58 || [[Shamator Chessore (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Shamator Chessore]] || P. Monokiu || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Nationalist Organisation}}| || [[Nagaland Nationalist Organisation]]
|-
| 59 || [[Seyochung Sitimi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Seyochung Sitimi]] || Zhetovi || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 60 || [[Pungro Kiphire (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pungro Kiphire]] || Rothrong || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]
|-
|}

==See also==
*[[List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly]]
*[[1974 elections in India]]

==References==
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