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{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2013 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
| country = India
| type = parliamentary
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
| previous_year = 2008
| next_election = 2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
| next_year = 2018
| turnout = 91.62%
| seats_for_election= All 60 to the [[Nagaland Legislative Assembly]]
| majority_seats = 31

| image1 = [[File:NeiphiuRio.jpg|100px]]
| leader1 = [[Neiphiu Rio]]
| party1 = Nagaland Peoples Front
| alliance1 = National Democratic Alliance (India)
| last_election1 = 26
| seats1 = 38
| percentage1 = 47.0%
| popular_vote1 = 515,059
| leaders_seat1 = [[Northern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Northern Angami-II]]
| seat_change1 = {{increase}} 12

| image2 =
| leader2 = Not Declared
| party2 = Indian National Congress
| alliance2 = United Progressive Alliance
| last_election2 = 23
| seats2 = 8
| popular_vote2 = 272,515
| percentage2 = 24.9%
| seat_change2 = {{decrease}} 15

| title = [[Chief Minister]]
| posttitle = [[Chief Minister]] after election
| before_election = [[Neiphiu Rio]]
| before_party = Nagaland People's Front
| after_election =[[Neiphiu Rio]]
| after_party = Nagaland People's Front
}}

The '''Nagaland Legislative Assembly election of 2013''' took place on 23 February 2013 to elect the [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)]] from each of the 60 [[Constituency|Assembly Constituencies (ACs)]] in the state of [[Nagaland]] in [[India]].

==Background==
The mandate of the 11th [[Nagaland Legislative Assembly]], formed after the 2008 election, expired on 10 March 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/terms_of_houses.aspx |title=Welcome to Election Commission of India |publisher=Eci.nic.in |accessdate=19 February 2013}}</ref> Hence, the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly election was announced by the [[Election Commission of India]].<ref>[http://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/current/PN_11012013.pdf Schedule for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura and bye-elections to fill casual vacancies in the State Legislative Assemblies.] Election Commission of India.</ref>

After the scrutiny of the nomination papers put up by the candidates, 188 candidates in total were able to contest for a total of 60 seats.<ref>{{cite web|author=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-11/guwahati/37038132_1_women-candidates-nagaland-election-expenditure-observers |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015114647/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-11/guwahati/37038132_1_women-candidates-nagaland-election-expenditure-observers |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 October 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Unprecedented security ring for Nagaland election|date=11 February 2013}}</ref>

== Results ==
A total of 1,098,007 people voted out of an eligible electorate of 1,198,449, representing a turnout of 90.19%.<ref name=results2013>{{cite web|title=STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 2013 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF NAGALAND|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/AE2013/StatisticalReport_2013_NL.pdf|publisher=Election Commission of India|accessdate=19 February 2018}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|- bgcolor="#E9E9E9" align="center"
! style="text-align:left;" colspan="2" rowspan="2" |Parties and coalitions
! colspan="3" |Popular vote
! colspan="2" |Seats
|- bgcolor="#cccccc" align="center"
!Votes
!'''%'''
!'''±'''[[Percentage point|pp]]
! Won
! '''+/−'''
|-
| bgcolor="{{party color|Nagaland Peoples Front}}"|
|[[Nagaland People's Front]] (NPF)
|515,059
|47.0
|{{Increase}}13.4
| 38
| {{Increase}}12
|-
| bgcolor="{{party color|Indian National Congress}}"|
|[[Indian National Congress]] (INC)
|272,515
|24.9
|{{Decrease}}11.4
| 8
| {{Decrease}}15
|-
| bgcolor="{{party color|Independent (politician)}}"|
|[[Independent (politician)|Independents]] (IND)
|194,314
|17.8
|{{Increase}}4.7
| 8
| {{Increase}}1
|-
| bgcolor="{{party color|Nationalist Congress Party}}"|
|[[Nationalist Congress Party]] (NCP)
|66,277
|6.1
|{{Increase}}2.0
| 4
| {{Increase}}2
|-
| bgcolor="{{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}"|
|[[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP)
|19,121
|1.8
|{{Decrease}}3.6
| 1
| {{Decrease}}1
|-
| bgcolor="{{party color|Janata Dal (United)}}"|
|[[Janata Dal (United)]] (JD(U))
|18,049
|1.7
|{{Increase}}1.4
| 1
| {{Increase}}1
|-
| bgcolor="{{party color|Rashtriya Janata Dal}}"|
|[[Rashtriya Janata Dal]] (RJD)
|5,446
|0.5
|{{Decrease}}6.1
|0
|{{steady}}
|-
| bgcolor="red"|
|United Naga Democratic Party (UNDP)
|4,071
|0.4
|{{Increase}}0.2
|0
|{{steady}}
|-
| colspan="7" bgcolor="#E9E9E9"|
|- style="font-weight:bold;"
| colspan="2" align="left" |Total
|1,094,852
|100.00
| bgcolor="#E9E9E9"|
|60
|±0
|}

==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 || Tovihoto Ayemi || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 2 || [[Dimapur-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dimapur-II]] || rowspan=59|ST || S.I Jamir || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 3 || [[Dimapur-III (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dimapur-III]] || Tokheho || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 4 || [[Ghaspani-1 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghaspani-1]] || N. Jacob Zhimomi || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 5 || [[Ghaspani-2 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Ghaspani-2]] || Zhaleo Rio || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 6 || [[Tenning (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tenning]] || Namri Nchang || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 7 || [[Peren (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Peren]] || [[T.R. Zeliang]] || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 8 || [[Western Angami (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Western Angami]] || [[Kiyanilie Peseyie]] || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 9 || [[Kohima Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Kohima Town]] || Neikiesalie Nicky Kire || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 10 || [[Northern Angami-I (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Northern Angami-I]] || [[Khriehu Liezietsü]] || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 11 || [[Northern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Northern Angami-II]] || [[Neiphiu Rio]] || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 12 || [[Tseminyü (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tseminyü]] || Er. Levi Rengma || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 13 || [[Pughoboto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pughoboto]] || Y. Vikheho Swu || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 14 || [[Southern Angami-I (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Southern Angami-I]] || [[Vikho-o Yhoshü]] || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 15 || [[Southern Angami-II (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Southern Angami-II]] || [[Kropol Vitsu]] || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 16 || [[Pfütsero (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pfütsero]] || Neiba Kronu || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 17 || [[Chizami (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Chizami]] || Deo Nukhu || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 18 || [[Chozuba (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Chozuba]] || [[Chotisüh Sazo]] || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 19 || [[Phek (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Phek]] || Kuzholuzo Nienu || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 20 || [[Meluri (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Meluri]] || Yitachu || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 21 || [[Tuli (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuli]] || Amenba Yaden || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 22 || [[Arkakong (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Arkakong]] || Nuklutoshi || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 23 || [[Impur (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Impur]] || Imtiwapang Aier || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 24 || [[Angetyongpang (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Angetyongpang]] || S. Chuba Longkümer || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 25 || [[Mongoya (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mongoya]] || Merentoshi R. Jamir || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 26 || [[Aonglenden (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aonglenden]] || Imtikümzük || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 27 || [[Mokokchung Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mokokchung Town]] || [[C. Apok Jamir]] || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 28 || [[Koridang (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Koridang]] || Imkong L.Imchen || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 29 || [[Jangpetkong (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Jangpetkong]] || Longrineken || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 30 || [[Alongtaki (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Alongtaki]] || Benjongliba || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 31 || [[Akuluto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Akuluto]] || Khekaho || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 32 || [[Atoizu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Atoizu]] || Picto || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 33 || [[Suruhoto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Suruhoto]] || Shetoyi || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 34 || [[Aghunato (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aghunato]] || Pukhayi || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 35 || [[Zünheboto (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Zünheboto]] || S. Hukavi Zhimomi || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 36 || [[Satakha (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Satakha]] || G. Kaito || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 37 || [[Tyüi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tyui]] || [[Yanthungo Patton]] || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 38 || [[Wokha (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Wokha]] || T.M. Lotha || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 39 || [[Sanis (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Sanis]] || N.Thomas Lotha || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 40 || [[Bhandari (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Bhandari]] || [[Mmhonlümo Kikon]] || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 41 || [[Tizit (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tizit]] || P. Paiwang Konyak || bgcolor={{party color|Bharatiya Janata Party}}| || [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
|-
| 42 || [[Wakching (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Wakching]] || Y.M. Yolow || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 43 || [[Tapi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tapi]] || Noke || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 44 || [[Phomching (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Phomching]] || Pohwang || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 45 || [[Tehok (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tehok]] || C.L. John || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 46 || [[Mon Town (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Mon Town]] || N. Thongwang || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 47 || [[Aboi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Aboi]] || Eshak Konyak || bgcolor={{party color|Indian National Congress}}| || [[Indian National Congress]]
|-
| 48 || [[Moka (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Moka]] || E.E. Pangteang || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 49 || [[Tamlu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tamlu]] || B.S Nganlang || bgcolor={{party color|Janata Dal (United)}}| || [[Janata Dal (United)]]
|-
| 50 || [[Longleng (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Longleng]] || S. Pangnyu || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 51 || [[Noksen (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Noksen]] || C.M. Chang || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 52 || [[Longkhim Chare (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Longkhim Chare]] || [[Imtilemba Sangtam]] || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 53 || [[Tuensang Sadar-1 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuensang Sadar-1]] || Toyang Changkong Chang || bgcolor={{party color|Independent (politician)}}| || [[Independent (politician)|Independent]]
|-
| 54 || [[Tuensang Sadar-2 (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tuensang Sadar-2]] || Kejong Chang || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 55 || [[Tobu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Tobu]] || Naiba || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 56 || [[Noklak (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Noklak]] || P.Longon || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 57 || [[Thonoknyu (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Thonoknyu]] || L.Khumo Khiamniungan || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 58 || [[Shamator Chessore (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Shamator Chessore]] || R. Tohanba || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 59 || [[Seyochung Sitimi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Seyochung Sitimi]] || C. Kipili Sangtam || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|-
| 60 || [[Pungro Kiphire (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Pungro Kiphire]] || Torechu || bgcolor={{party color|Naga People's Front}}| || [[Naga People's Front]]
|- class="sortbottom"
|colspan=6|Source:ECI<ref name=results2013/>
|-
|}

===Aftermath===

On 18 Jun 2014, 3 of the NCP MLAs defected to the BJP, leaving only one NCP MLA remaining in the assembly.<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/3-NCP-MLAs-in-Nagaland-join-BJP/articleshow/36756643.cms 3 NCP MLAs in Nagaland join BJP, Xavier Rutsa]</ref>

==See also==
*[[Liezietsu ministry]]

== References ==
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