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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 = 1987 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
| country = India
| type = legislative
| vote_type = Popular 
| ongoing = no
| party_colour =
| party_name =
| alliance_name =
| previous_election = 1982 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
| previous_year = 1982
| election_date = ''18 November 1987''
| next_election = 1989 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
| next_year = 1989
| seats_for_election = All 60 seats in the [[Nagaland Legislative Assembly]]
| majority_seats = 31
| registered = {{formatnum:581953}}
| turnout = 84.53%

| image2 =
| leader2 =
| leaders_seat2 =
| party2 = Naga National Democratic Party
| leader_since2 =
| seats_before2 = 24
| popular_vote2 = 30.33%
| seat_change2 = {{decrease}}6
| seats2 = 18
| swing2 =

| image1 = Hokishe Sema Official portrait 1985.jpg
| leader1 = [[Hokishe Sema]]
| leaders_seat1 = [[Aonglenden (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aonglenden]]
| party1 = Indian National Congress
| leader_since1 =
| seats_before1 = 24
| popular_vote1 = 39.84%
| seat_change1 = {{increase}}10
| seats1 = 34
| swing1 =


| title = [[Chief Minister of Nagaland|CM]]
| before_party = [[Indian National Congress]]
| before_election = [[Hokishe Sema]]
| after_party = Indian National Congress
| after_election = [[Hokishe Sema]]
}}

Elections to the '''[[Nagaland Legislative Assembly]]''' were held in November 1987 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in [[Nagaland]], India. The [[Indian National Congress]] won the most seats and [[Hokishe Sema]] was appointed as the [[Chief Minister of Nagaland]]. 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>

==Result==
{{Election results
|image=[[File:India Nagaland Legislative Assembly 1987.svg]]
|party1=[[Indian National Congress]]|votes1=193199|seats1=34|sc1=+10
|party2=[[Naga National Democratic Party]]|votes2=140112|seats2=18|sc2=–6
|party3=[[Nagaland Peoples Front]]|votes3=43782|seats3=1|sc3=New
|party4=[[Bharatiya Janata Party]]|votes4=926|seats4=0|sc4=New
|party5=Independents|votes5=157173|seats5=7|sc5=–5
|total_sc=0
|invalid=6980
|electorate=581953
|source=ECI<ref>{{cite web |url=https://eci.gov.in/files/file/3637-nagaland-1987/ |title=Statistical Report on General Election, 1987 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland |publisher=Election Commission of India |access-date=18 August 2021}}</ref>
}}

==Elected Members==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!# !! Constituency !! Reserved for<br/>([[Scheduled Tribes|ST]]/None) !!Candidate !! colspan=2|Party
|-
| 1 || [[Dimapur-I (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dimapur-I]] || None || [[Hokishe Sema]] || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 2 || [[Dimapur-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dimapur-II]] ||rowspan=59|ST || Imti Süngit Jamir || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 3 || [[Dimapur-III (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dimapur-III]] || Vehepu Yepthomi || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 4 || [[Ghaspani-1 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghaspani-1]] || Shikiho Sema || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 5 || [[Ghaspani-2 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghaspani-2]] || Rokonicha || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 6 || [[Tenning (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tenning]] || Henlum L. Singson || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 7 || [[Peren (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Peren]] || Bangdi Eheilung || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 8 || [[Western Angami (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Western Angami]] || Shurhiu || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 9 || [[Kohima Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Kohima Town]] || J. B. 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|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 11 || [[Northern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Northern Angami-II]] || K. V. Keditsü || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 12 || [[Tseminyü (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tseminyü]] || Nillo || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 13 || [[Pughoboto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pughoboto]] || Joshua Achümi || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 14 || [[Southern Angami-I (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Southern Angami-I]] || Dietho-o || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 15 || [[Southern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Southern Angami-II]] || [[Vizadel Sakhrie]] || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 16 || [[Pfütsero (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pfütsero]] || Thenucho Tunyi || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 17 || [[Chizami (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Chizami]] || Zhovehu Lohe || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 18 || [[Chozuba (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Chozuba]] || [[Vamüzo Phesao]] || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 19 || [[Phek (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Phek]] || Vejoi || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 20 || [[Meluri (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Meluri]] || Chiekhutso || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 21 || [[Tuli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuli]] || T. Tali || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 22 || [[Arkakong (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Arkakong]] || Jongpongchiten || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 23 || [[Impur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Impur]] || T. Chuba || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 24 || [[Angetyongpang (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Angetyongpang]] || Akumbenba || bgcolor={{party color|Nagaland Peoples Front}}| || [[Nagaland Peoples Front]]
|-
| 25 || [[Mongoya (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mongoya]] || N. I. Jamir || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 26 || [[Aonglenden (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aonglenden]] || Nungshizenba || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 27 || [[Mokokchung Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mokokchung Town]] || Imtimeren || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 28 || [[Koridang (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Koridang]] || Nokzenketba || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 29 || [[Jangpetkong (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jangpetkong]] || Chubatemjen A. || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 30 || [[Alongtaki (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Alongtaki]] || Tiameren Imchen || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 31 || [[Akuluto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Akuluto]] || I. Khehoto || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 32 || [[Atoizu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Atoizu]] || K. L. Chishi || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 33 || [[Suruhoto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Suruhoto]] || Kiyezhe Sema || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 34 || [[Aghunato (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aghunato]] || [[Kihoto Hollohon]] || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 35 || [[Zünheboto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Zünheboto]] || Ghutoshe || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 36 || [[Satakha (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Satakha]] || Hokheto || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 37 || [[Tyüi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tyüi]] || N. L. Odyüo || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 38 || [[Wokha (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Wokha]] || John Lotha || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 39 || [[Sanis (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Sanis]] || T. N. Ngüllie || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 40 || [[Bhandari (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Bhandari]] || T. Kikon || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 41 || [[Tizit (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tizit]] || N. Yeangphong Konyak || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 42 || [[Wakching (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Wakching]] || Chingwang || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 43 || [[Tapi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tapi]] || Noke || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 44 || [[Phomching (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Phomching]] || P. Pohwang || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 45 || [[Tehok (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tehok]] || T. P. Manlem || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 46 || [[Mon Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mon Town]] || S. Yokten || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 47 || [[Aboi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aboi]] || W. Eyung || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 48 || [[Moka (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Moka]] || A. Nyamnyei || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 49 || [[Tamlu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tamlu]] || Bangjakphom || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 50 || [[Longleng (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Longleng]] || Chenlomphom || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 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]] || Thrinimong || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 53 || [[Tuensang Sadar-1 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuensang Sadar-1]] || Changkong || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 54 || [[Tuensang Sadar-2 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuensang Sadar-2]] || Lakiumong || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 55 || [[Tobu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tobu]] || A. Sopen || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 56 || [[Noklak (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Noklak]] || Sedem Khaming || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 57 || [[Thonoknyu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Thonoknyu]] || P. Pongom || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 58 || [[Shamator Chessore (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Shamator Chessore]] || K. Zungkum || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 59 || [[Seyochung Sitimi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Seyochung Sitimi]] || Yopikyu || bgcolor={{party color|Naga National Democratic Party}}| || [[Naga National Democratic Party]]
|-
| 60 || [[Pungro Kiphire (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pungro Kiphire]] || T. Rothrong || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
|}

==See also==
*[[List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Nagaland elections}}

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