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{{Short description|Legislative Assembly election in Nagaland, India}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}}
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 1998 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
| country = India
| type = legislative
| vote_type = Popular 
| ongoing = no
| party_colour =
| party_name =
| alliance_name =
| previous_election = 1993 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
| previous_year = 1993
| election_date = ''23 February 1998''
| next_election = 2003 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
| next_year = 2003
| seats_for_election = All 60 seats in the [[Nagaland Legislative Assembly]]
| majority_seats = 31
| registered = {{formatnum:260646}}
| turnout = 78.95%

| image1 = Governor S. C. Jamir with CM Naveen Patnaik and President Kovind (cropped).jpg
| leader1 = [[S. C. Jamir]]
| leaders_seat1 = [[Aonglenden (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aonglenden]]
| party1 = Indian National Congress
| leader_since1 =
| seats_before1 = 35
| popular_vote1 = 50.73%
| seat_change1 = {{increase}}18
| seats1 = 53
| swing1 =


| title = [[Chief Minister of Nagaland|CM]]
| before_party = Indian National Congress
| before_election = [[President's Rule]]
| after_party = Indian National Congress
| after_election = [[S. C. Jamir]]
}}

Elections to the '''[[Nagaland Legislative Assembly]]''' were held in February 1998 to elect members of the 60 constituencies in [[Nagaland]], India. The [[Indian National Congress]] won a majority of the seats<ref name=quint/> and [[S. C. Jamir]] was re-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 |publisher=[[Election Commission of India]] |access-date= December 9, 2020}}</ref>

Regional parties like the [[Naga People's Front]] did not contest these elections, and they were joined by the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] in this action.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thehinducentre.com/the-arena/current-issues/article10084035.ece |title=Nagaland's Cycle of Slogans, Elections, and Elusive Solutions |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |date=26 February 2018 |author= Along Longkumer |access-date= 3 September 2021 |quote=It will be worth remembering that as early as 1998 (when Nagaland Assembly election was due at that time), Naga civil society had coined the slogan ‘Nagas want solution not election’. Except for the Indian National Congress (INC) under veteran Congressman S.C. Jamir, now the Governor of Odisha, the other parties, including the regional outfit NPC/NPF and even the BJP, had lent their support to the appeal. Terming the Congress as ‘anti-Naga’, these parties, backed by the NSCN (IM), stayed away from taking part in the electoral exercise.}}</ref> In 43 of the constituencies, the INC candidate was the sole candidate and hence was declared the winner without a poll. In the other 17 constituencies, the INC candidate had to compete with one or more [[Independent (politician)|Independents]]. The Independents managed to win 7 of these seats.

==Background==
In 1997, the [[National Socialist Council of Nagaland|NSCN(I-M)]] signed a ceasefire agreement with the government.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Waterman |first=Alex |date=2020-09-16 |title=Ceasefires and State Order-Making in Naga Northeast India |url=https://doi.org/10.1080/13533312.2020.1821365 |journal=[[International Peacekeeping]] |volume=28 |issue=3 |pages=496–525 |doi=10.1080/13533312.2020.1821365 |issn=1353-3312}}</ref> The agreement ensured that while the government would not push for counter-insurgency operations against the NSCN (I-M) cadre and its leadership, the rebels on their part would not target armed forces. The [[National Socialist Council of Nagaland]] and the Naga Hoho, (a tribal body), then demanded that upcoming elections should be postponed till the conclusion of the peace talks. Since the Election Commission wasn't amenable to their arguments, they called for a boycott of the polls<ref name=quint>{{cite web|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/hot-news/holding-of-timely-election-is-a-constitutional-process-rijiju-on-nagaland-polls |title=Holding of timely election is a constitutional process: Rijiju on Nagaland polls |agency=IANS |date=30 January 2018 |website=[[The Quint]] |quote=In 1998, the separatist National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) and Naga Hoho had called for a poll boycott after it signed a ceasefire with the Indian government in 1997. However, the Congress party which was ruling Nagaland then had swept the elections by winning 53 of 60 seats, as other parties heeded the call.}}</ref> even issuing threats to the various political parties where necessary.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/nation/story/19980216-militants-force-candidates-to-back-out-from-contest-in-nagaland-825709-1998-02-16 |magazine=[[India Today]] |title=Militants force candidates to back out from contest in Nagaland |date=16 February 1998 |author1=Udayan Namboodiri |author2=Avirook Sen |access-date= 4 September 2021 |quote=On the eve of the polls, the "principal secretary" of the Government of People's Republic of Nagaland (GPRN), the underground "government" of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah faction), issued letters which asked candidates of all political parties in Nagaland to sign a proclamation "failing which they will be treated as anti-national".}}</ref>

==Result==
{{Election results
|image=[[File:India Nagaland Legislative Assembly 1998.svg]]
|party1=[[Indian National Congress]]|votes1=103206|seats1=53|sc1=+18
|party5=Independents|votes5=100226|seats5=7|sc5=0
|total_sc=0
|invalid=2356
|electorate=260646
|source=ECI<ref>{{cite web |url=https://eci.gov.in/files/file/3640-nagaland-1998/ |title=Statistical Report on General Election, 1998 to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland |publisher=[[Election Commission of India]] |access-date=29 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 || Vikheshe || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 2 || [[Dimapur-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dimapur-II]] ||rowspan=59| ST || Imtisüngit Jamir || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 3 || [[Dimapur-III (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dimapur-III]] || Atovi Sumi || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 4 || [[Ghaspani-1 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghaspani-1]] || Dr. V. Kanito || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 5 || [[Ghaspani-2 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghaspani-2]] || Rokonicha || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 6 || [[Tenning (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tenning]] || [[T.R. Zeliang]] || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 7 || [[Peren (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Peren]] || Neiba Ndang || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 8 || [[Western Angami (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Western Angami]] || Asu Keyho || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 9 || [[Kohima Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Kohima Town]] || T. Abao Kire || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 10 || [[Northern Angami-I (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Northern Angami-I]] || Seyiekuolie || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 11 || [[Northern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Northern Angami-II]] || [[Neiphiu Rio]] || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 12 || [[Tseminyü (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tseminyü]] || Nillo Rengma || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 13 || [[Pughoboto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pughoboto]] || Joshua Sumi || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 14 || [[Southern Angami-I (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Southern Angami-I]] || Mavil Khieya || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 15 || [[Southern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Southern Angami-II]] || [[Viswesül Pusa]] || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 16 || [[Pfütsero (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pfütsero]] || Kewekhape Therie || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 17 || [[Chizami (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Chizami]] || Zhovehü Lohe || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 18 || [[Chozuba (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Chozuba]] || Nüzota Swüro || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 19 || [[Phek (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Phek]] || Zachilhü || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 20 || [[Meluri (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Meluri]] || Khuosatho || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 21 || [[Tuli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuli]] || T. Tali || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 22 || [[Arkakong (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Arkakong]] || Imtiyanger || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 23 || [[Impur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Impur]] || T. Chuba || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 24 || [[Angetyongpang (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Angetyongpang]] || T. Sentichuba || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 25 || [[Mongoya (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mongoya]] || T. Imtimeren Jamir || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 26 || [[Aonglenden (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aonglenden]] || [[S.C. Jamir]] || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 27 || [[Mokokchung Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mokokchung Town]] || Nungshizenba || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 28 || [[Koridang (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Koridang]] || T. Nokyu Longchar || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 29 || [[Jangpetkong (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jangpetkong]] || I. Imkong || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 30 || [[Alongtaki (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Alongtaki]] || Tongpang Nungshi || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 31 || [[Akuluto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Akuluto]] || Kakheto || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 32 || [[Atoizu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Atoizu]] || Doshehe Y. Sema || 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]] || Tokheho Yepthomi || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 35 || [[Zünheboto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Zünheboto]] || Kakheho || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 36 || [[Satakha (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Satakha]] || Kaito || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 37 || [[Tyüi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tyüi]] || T.C.K. Lotha || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 38 || [[Wokha (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Wokha]] || Joh Lotha || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 39 || [[Sanis (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Sanis]] || Thomas Ngüllie || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 40 || [[Bhandari (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Bhandari]] || L. Yanthung Patton || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 41 || [[Tizit (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tizit]] || Tingkup || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 42 || [[Wakching (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Wakching]] || P. Enyei Konyak || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 43 || [[Tapi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tapi]] || Bongnao || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 44 || [[Phomching (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Phomching]] || Kongam || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 45 || [[Tehok (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tehok]] || W. Wongyuh Konyak || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 46 || [[Mon Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mon Town]] || C. John || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 47 || [[Aboi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aboi]] || Eyong Konyak || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 48 || [[Moka (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Moka]] || Nyiamnyei Konyak || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 49 || [[Tamlu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tamlu]] || B. Phongshak Phom || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 50 || [[Longleng (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Longleng]] || Shami Angh || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 51 || [[Noksen (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Noksen]] || H.Chuba Chang || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 52 || [[Longkhim Chare (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Longkhim Chare]] || S.K.Sangtam || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 53 || [[Tuensang Sadar-1 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuensang Sadar-1]] || P.Chuba Chang || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 54 || [[Tuensang Sadar-2 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuensang Sadar-2]] || Kijong Chang || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 55 || [[Tobu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tobu]] || Sheakpong Konyak || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 56 || [[Noklak (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Noklak]] || Sedem Khaming || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 57 || [[Thonoknyu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Thonoknyu]] || Shingnyu || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 58 || [[Shamator Chessore (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Shamator Chessore]] || K.Yamakam || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 59 || [[Seyochung Sitimi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Seyochung Sitimi]] || S.Sethricho || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 60 || [[Pungro Kiphire (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pungro Kiphire]] || R.L.Akamba || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
|}

==Government Formation==
On 5 March, [[S. C. Jamir]] was sworn in as the Chief Minister, by the Governor [[Om Prakash Sharma (Nagaland politician)|Om Prakash Sharma]], for his second successive term.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/politics/article30158936.ece |title=The Assembly round - Nagaland |date=21 March 1998 |author=Kalyan Chaudhari | newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date= 4 September 2021}}</ref> In addition, 11 other members of the Legislative assembly were sworn in as ministers in the cabinet. These included the future Chief Minister, [[Neiphiu Rio]], who was made the Home minister.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ex-nagaland-chief-minister-neiphiu-rio-teams-up-with-bjp-this-time-1813781 |title=Ex-Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio Teams Up With BJP This Time |date=17 February 2018 |editor=Debanish Achom |access-date= 4 September 2021 |website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[List of constituencies of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly]]
*[[1998 elections in India]]

==References==
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