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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 = 1977 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
| country = India
| type = legislative
| vote_type = Popular 
| ongoing = no
| party_colour =
| party_name =
| alliance_name =
| previous_election = 1974 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
| previous_year = 1974
| election_date = ''18 November 1977''
| next_election = 1982 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
| next_year = 1982
| seats_for_election = All 60 seats in the [[Nagaland Legislative Assembly]]
| majority_seats = 31
| registered = {{formatnum:403454}}
| turnout =

| image2 = Hand INC.svg
| leader2 =
| leaders_seat2 =
| party2 = Indian National Congress
| leader_since2 =
| seats_before2 =
| popular_vote2 = 20.19%
| seat_change2 = New
| seats2 = 15
| 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 = 25
| popular_vote1 = 39.21%
| seat_change1 = New
| seats1 = 35
| swing1 =


| title = [[Chief Minister of Nagaland|CM]]
| before_party =
| before_election = [[President's rule]]
| after_party = United Democratic Front (Nagaland)
| after_election = [[Vizol Angami]]
}}

Elections to the '''[[Nagaland Legislative Assembly]]''' were held in November 1977 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in [[Nagaland]], India. [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]] won the majority of seats and [[Vizol Angami]] was appointed as the [[Chief Minister of Nagaland]] for his second term. The number of constituencies was set as 60 by 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>

These were the first elections held in Nagaland after the [[Shillong Accord of 1975]].

==Result==
{{Election results
|image=[[File:India Nagaland Legislative Assembly 1977.svg]]
|party1=[[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)|United Democratic Front]]|votes1=127445|seats1=35|sc1=+10
|party2=[[Indian National Congress]]|votes2=65616|seats2=15|sc2=New
|party3=[[National Convention of Nagaland]]|votes3=38528|seats3=1|sc3=New
|party4=[[Independent (politics)|Independents]]|votes4=93405|seats4=9|sc4=–3
|total_sc=0
|invalid=6407
|electorate=403454
|source=ECI<ref>{{cite web |url=https://eci.gov.in/files/file/3635-nagaland-1977/ |title=Statistical Report on General Election, 1977 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland |publisher=Election Commission of India |access-date=16 August 2021}}</ref>
}}

==Elected Members==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!# !! Constituency !!Candidate !! colspan=2|Party
|-
| 1 || [[Dimapur-I (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dimapur-I]] || Awar Hussain || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 2 || [[Dimapur-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dimapur-II]] || I. Vikheshe || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 3 || [[Dimapur-III (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dimapur-III]] || Debalal Mech || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 4 || [[Ghaspani-1 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghaspani-1]] || K. Shikhu || 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)]]
|-
| 6 || [[Tenning (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tenning]] || N. C. Zeliang || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 7 || [[Peren (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Peren]] || L. Lungalang || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 8 || [[Western Angami (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Western Angami]] || Setu || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 9 || [[Kohima Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Kohima Town]] || [[John Bosco Jasokie]] || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 10 || [[Northern Angami-I (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Northern Angami-I]] || [[Shürhozelie Liezietsü]] || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 11 || [[Northern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Northern Angami-II]] || Chupfuo || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 12 || [[Tseminyü (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tseminyü]] || R. S. Rengma || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 13 || [[Pughoboto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pughoboto]] || Huska || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 14 || [[Southern Angami-I (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Southern Angami-I]] || Vitsonei K. Angami || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 15 || [[Southern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Southern Angami-II]] || [[Vizol Angami]] || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 16 || [[Pfütsero (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pfütsero]] || Lhiweshielo || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 17 || [[Chizami (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Chizami]] || Soyie || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 18 || [[Chozuba (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Chozuba]] || [[Vamüzo Phesao]] || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 19 || [[Phek (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Phek]] || Vejoyi || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 20 || [[Meluri (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Meluri]] || Chekhutso || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 21 || [[Tuli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuli]] || T. Tali || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 22 || [[Arkakong (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Arkakong]] || Tsükjemwati || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 23 || [[Impur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Impur]] || Kariba || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 24 || [[Angetyongpang (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Angetyongpang]] || Sentichuba || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 25 || [[Mongoya (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mongoya]] || T. Imtimeren || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 26 || [[Aonglenden (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aonglenden]] || [[S. C. Jamir]] || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 27 || [[Mokokchung Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mokokchung Town]] || Takuyaba || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 28 || [[Koridang (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Koridang]] || Dalle Namo || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 29 || [[Jangpetkong (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jangpetkong]] || Imchalemba || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 30 || [[Alongtaki (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Alongtaki]] || Bendangtoshi || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 31 || [[Akuluto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Akuluto]] || Khehoto || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 32 || [[Atoizu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Atoizu]] || Kiyezhe L. Chishi || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 33 || [[Suruhoto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Suruhoto]] || Kanito || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 34 || [[Aghunato (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aghunato]] || Kihoto || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 35 || [[Zünheboto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Zünheboto]] || Ghutoshe || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 36 || [[Satakha (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Satakha]] || Kaito || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 37 || [[Tyui (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tyui]] || T. A. Ngüllie || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 38 || [[Wokha (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Wokha]] || Rainbow Ezüng || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 39 || [[Sanis (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Sanis]] || Mhonshan Murry || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 40 || [[Bhandari (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Bhandari]] || Tsenlamo Kikon || bgcolor={{party color|National Convention of Nagaland}}| || [[National Convention of Nagaland]]
|-
| 41 || [[Tizit (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tizit]] || P. K. Along || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 42 || [[Wakching (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Wakching]] || Chingwang Konyak || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 43 || [[Tapi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tapi]] || Noke || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 44 || [[Phomching (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Phomching]] || Pohwang || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 45 || [[Tehok (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tehok]] || Manlem || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 46 || [[Mon Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mon Town]] || L.Metna || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 47 || [[Aboi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aboi]] || A.Longnyiem || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 48 || [[Moka (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Moka]] || Manwai Awang || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 49 || [[Tamlu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tamlu]] || Bangjak Phom || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 50 || [[Longleng (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Longleng]] || Chenlom || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 51 || [[Noksen (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Noksen]] || C. Chongshen || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 52 || [[Longkhim Chare (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Longkhim Chare]] || Horangse || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 53 || [[Tuensang Sadar-1 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuensang Sadar-1]] || H. Sao Chang || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 54 || [[Tuensang Sadar-2 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuensang Sadar-2]] || Tochi Hanso || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 55 || [[Tobu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tobu]] || Nuklo || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 56 || [[Noklak (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Noklak]] || Thangpong || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 57 || [[Thonoknyu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Thonoknyu]] || Pongom || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 58 || [[Shamator Chessore (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Shamator Chessore]] || K. Zungkum Yimchunger || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 59 || [[Seyochung Sitimi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Seyochung Sitimi]] || Yopikyu || bgcolor={{party color|United Democratic Front (Nagaland)}}| || [[United Democratic Front (Nagaland)]]
|-
| 60 || [[Pungro Kiphire (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pungro Kiphire]] || Kichingse || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
|}

==See also==
*[[List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly]]
*[[1977 elections in India]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Nagaland elections}}

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