BJP TODAY
May 1--15, 2003 - Vol. 12, No. 09
Stunning
Performance by BJP in
Nagaland Assembly elections
State
chief's report at Indore meeting
I am happy to submit this brief report on the Nagaland Assembly Election?2003 in my maiden National Executive meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party, at Indore 4?5 April, 2003.
Total Nos. of Assembly Seats
The House of Nagaland Assembly has a strength of 60 seats, which is as follows in district wise:
1
Dimapur-District - 5 Assembly Seats
2. Kohima District - 8 ( Assembly Seats
3. Phek District - 5 Assembly Seats
4. Mokokchung has a strength- 10 Assembly Seats
5. Zunheboto District - 7 Assembly Seats
6. Wokha District - 4 Assembly Seats
7. Moll District - 10 Assembly Scats
8 Tuensang District - 11 Assembly Scats
Total 60 Assembly Constituencies
Fielding of Candidates
The party state unit fielded 38 Nos. of candidates. One candidate was made to retire at the request of our major alliance partner in 22 Arkakong A/c.
A-Category :
There were about 10?12 seats in 'A' category which was considered as winnable seats.
In the rest of the constituencies there were friendly contests with our alliance parties. The prime target was to cut the votes of the ruling Congress (1) and to ensure the victory of the B.J.P. and other alliance candidates.
Prepoll Alliance / Arrangements :
Prepoll alliance and arrangements was reached between the B.J.P., Nagaland People Front (NPF), Janata Dal (U), Samata Party under the common platform the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland.
However, after the elections Post?Poll alliance took place involving B.J.P., N.P.F., JD (U), S.P. and N.D.M. (Nationalist Democratic Movement) and other independent group.
Elected Members
Altogether Seven (7) Legislators were elected for the first time in Nagaland with B.J.P. tickets.
1. Dr. Hokishe Sema :
Former C.M. & Governor was elected from the I?Dimapur?I Assembly Constituency. He is the leader of the party in the Assembly. He is elected the Chairman, Coordination Committee of the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland by the Legislators. He is representing the constituency to the Assembly for the 4th time.
2. Dr. T. M. Lotha :
Minister of Home was elected from 38 Wokha Town Assembly constituency. He is the Deputy Leader of the party in the Assembly. He got elected for the second time in the same constituency in Wokha District..
3. Shri Tiameren Ao:
Minister of Power. He was elected for the 4th time from 30 Alongtaki Assembly Constituency of Mokokchung District.
4. Shri Lakiumong:
Minister of Mech. Engg & Art & Culture. He was elected from 54 Tuensang Sadar?II for the 4th time in Tuensang District.
5. Shri M.C. Konyak:
Minister of Irrigation & Flood Control. He was Asstt. Director in the Department of Industries before he resigned and joined Politics. He was elected from the 42 Wakching Assembly Constituency under Mon District.
6. Shri Imtilemba Sangtam:
Minister of Cooperations & Statistics & Evaluations. He was Joint Director in the Directorate of Employment before he resigned to join politics. He was elected from 50 Longkhirn ? Chare Assembly constituency under Tuensang District.
7. Shri T. Torechu, M.L.A.:
He was elected from 60 Kiphire ? Pungro Assembly constituency under Tuensang District. He had contested three (3) times before he got elected this time.
Votes in Favour of B.J.P
| District | Total Votes Cast | BAR | Votes Polled by BJP (%) |
| Dimapur | 91,245 | 13,895 | 15.23% |
| Kohima | 67,072 | 5,290 | 7.88% |
| Phek | 33,646 | 5,611 | 16,67% |
| Mokokchung | 51,007 | 10,485 | 20.56% |
| Zunheboto | 40,705 | 3,607 | 8.86% |
| Wokha | 69,793 | 15,602 | 22,36% |
| Mon | 81,503 | 11,455 | 14.04% |
| Tuensang | 1,71,810 | 44,439 | 25.86% |
| Nagaland | 6,06,781 | 1,10,384 | 18.19% |
| Name of Candidates | A/c | Votes Secured | Total Polled | % |
| Shri T Torechu | 60 A/c | 10.246 | 21740 | 47.13% |
| Dr. T.M. Lotha | 38 A/c | 8,347 | 23,605- | 35.36% |
| Shri YB. Angam(*) | 50 A/c | 7570 | 31.107- | 24.34% |
| Dr. Hokishe Sema | I- A/c | 7494 | 14,220- | 52.70% |
| Shri Tiameren Ao | 3 0 A/c | 7423 | 12,417 | 59.81% |
| Shri Imtilemba Sangtam | 5A A/c | 7211 | (14,179) | 50.86% |
| Shri M C Konyak - | 42 A/c | 5,859 | (11,267) | 52.00% |
| Shri Lakiunmong - | 54 A/c | 4,595 | (12,782) | 35.94% |
| * (Shri Y.B. Angam Lost the Election) |
Factors those favoured the BJP/Allies
There are different factors which had favoured the B.J.P. and the alliance parties in the election.
1. Peaceful atmospheres :
The
declaration of Cease?fire between the Govt. of India and the various Naga
National workres had ushered in peace in the state after prolong period
of violence in the state.
After many years people could come out openly and freely exercise their
franschise.
2. Indo-Naga talks :
The people of the state had seen the matured leadership of the Union Govt. of India. The sincere efforts of the Union Govt. in the Indo?Naga talks had won the confidence and support of the people.
3. People wanted a change of Government:
The general mood and opinion of the people was for a change of the ruling corrupted Govt.
4. Discarding cheap propagandas
The general voters discarded the cheap propagandas of the ruling Congress which had time and again branded B.J.P. as anti minorities or anti?Christians.
5. Hectic Campaigns by Union Ministers/Central leaders
Galaxy of Union Ministers and Central leaders led by the Hon'ble National President touring the entire state had fascinated the people and had won their confidence and supports.
6. Dynamic leaderships of N.E. Head Office
The N.E. B.J.P. Head Office had coordinated and managed the whole election process. Extensive Tour programmes were excellently coordinated by the N.E. Incharges, especially Mananiya Shri. Pyarelal Khandelwal Ji, National Vice President and In-charge of Elections and Mananiya Shri. V. Satishji, N.E. (Org.) In-charge. They had worked round the clock with selfless efforts and dedications. They had provided all necessary guidance and assistance to the state leaders and the workers through out the elections period.
Date 04-04-2003
(O.
Mozamo Ngullie)
State President