Nagaland Elections: Results, Government & Seats

State · Capital: Kohima · Region: North-East · Governed by NPF–BJP (all-party government)

Lok Sabha seats (MPs)

Rajya Sabha seats

Assembly seats (MLAs)

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Legislative Council (MLCs)

Nagaland is a State in the North-East region of India, with its capital at Kohima. It sends 1 Member to the Lok Sabha and 1 to the Rajya Sabha, and elects a 60-member Legislative Assembly. The current government is led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio (Naga People's Front), in office since 8 Mar 2018. In the 2023 Assembly election (27 Feb 2023, turnout 85.9%), the leading parties won: Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (merged into NPF, Oct 2025) 25, Bharatiya Janata Party 12, Nationalist Congress Party 7. The next Assembly election is due in Feb 2028.

Government of Nagaland

NDA

Chief Minister: Neiphiu Rio NPF
In office since: 8 Mar 2018
Ruling party: Naga People's Front
Coalition: NPF–BJP (all-party government)
Legislature: Unicameral — Vidhan Sabha (60)
Majority mark: 31
Next Assembly election: Feb 2028

Rio's NDPP merged into the Naga People's Front in October 2025; the NPF now leads the government.

2023 Nagaland Assembly Election Result

Polled: 27 Feb 2023 · Turnout: 85.9%

NDPP 25 BJP 12 NCP 7 NPP 5 LJP(RV) 2 NPF 2 OTH 3 IND 4│ Majority mark: 31

2023 Nagaland Assembly seats won by party
Party	Full name	Seats	Seat share
NDPP	Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (merged into NPF, Oct 2025)	25	41.7%
BJP	Bharatiya Janata Party	12	20.0%
NCP	Nationalist Congress Party	7	11.7%
NPP	National People's Party	5	8.3%
LJP(RV)	Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)	2	3.3%
NPF	Naga People's Front	2	3.3%
OTH	Others	3	5.0%
IND	Independents	4	6.7%

Nagaland Lok Sabha 2024 Result — 1 seat

INDIA 1

Lok Sabha 2024 seats won in Nagaland
Party	Full name	Alliance (2024)	Seats
INC	Indian National Congress	INDIA	1

Rajya Sabha: 1 member elected by the state's MLAs for 6-year staggered terms.

Nagaland Elections — FAQs

Who is the Chief Minister of Nagaland?

Neiphiu Rio (Naga People's Front) is the Chief Minister of Nagaland, in office since 8 Mar 2018. The government is formed by NPF–BJP (all-party government).

Which party rules Nagaland?

Naga People's Front (NPF) leads the government of Nagaland, as part of the NDA alliance.

How many Assembly seats are there in Nagaland?

The Nagaland Legislative Assembly has 60 elected seats; a party or coalition needs 31 for a majority.

When is the next Assembly election in Nagaland?

The next Nagaland Assembly election is due in Feb 2028. The last one was held in 27 Feb 2023 with a turnout of about 85.9%.

How many Lok Sabha seats are there in Nagaland?

Nagaland elects 1 Member of Parliament to the Lok Sabha. Result in 2024: INC 1.

How many Rajya Sabha seats does Nagaland have?

Nagaland has 1 Rajya Sabha seat, filled by its elected MLAs for six-year staggered terms.