# Western Angami Assembly constituency

Western Angami is one of the 60 Legislative Assembly constituencies of Nagaland state in India.
It is part of Kohima district and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes.

## Members of the Legislative Assembly

| Year | Member | Party |
| 1964 | Kevichusa | Independent politician |
| 1969 | Thepfulo Nakhro | Nagaland Nationalist Organisation |
| 1974 | T. N. Angami | United Democratic Alliance |
| 1977 | Setu | Independent politician |
| 1982 | Setu Lietise | Naga National Democratic Party |
| 1987 | Shurhiu | Naga National Democratic Party |
| 1989 | N. T. Nakhro | Naga People's Front |
| 1993 | Shurhiu | Naga People's Front |
| 1998 | Asu Keyho | Independent politician |
| 2003 | Kiyanilie Peseyie | Naga People's Front |
| 2008 | Kiyanilie Peseyie | Naga People's Front |
| 2013 | Kiyanilie Peseyie | Naga People's Front |
| 2018 | Keneizhakho Nakhro | Naga People's Front |
| 2023 | Salhoutuonuo Kruse | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party |

## Election results

Vote share of winning candidates :
| 2023 | 2023 | 49.74% | 49.74% |
| 2018 | 2018 | 46.75% | 46.75% |
| 2013 | 2013 | 44.17% | 44.17% |
| 2008 | 2008 | 40.78% | 40.78% |
| 2003 | 2003 | 40.24% | 40.24% |
| 1998 | 1998 | 57.66% | 57.66% |
| 1993 | 1993 | 36.06% | 36.06% |
| 1989 | 1989 | 54.25% | 54.25% |
| 1987 | 1987 | 43.57% | 43.57% |
| 1982 | 1982 | 27.06% | 27.06% |
| 1977 | 1977 | 37.51% | 37.51% |
| 1974 | 1974 | 54.79% | 54.79% |
| 1969 | 1969 | 67.40% | 67.40% |
| 1964 | 1964 | 34.13% | 34.13% |

### Assembly Election 2023

2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Western Angami :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NDPP | Salhoutuonuo Kruse | 7,078 | 49.74% | 7.97% |
| | Independent | Keneizhakho Nakhro | 7,071 | 49.69% | |
| | NOTA | Nota | 80 | 0.56% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 7 | 0.05% | −4.93% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 14,229 | 80.87% | −1.55% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 17,594 | | 4.05% |
| | NDPP gain from NPF | NDPP gain from NPF | Swing | 2.99% | |

### Assembly Election 2018

2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Western Angami :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NPF | Keneizhakho Nakhro | 6,516 | 46.75% | 2.58% |
| | NDPP | Er.Kevisekho Kruse | 5,822 | 41.77% | |
| | NPP | Asu Keyho | 1,500 | 10.76% | |
| | NOTA | None of the Above | 99 | 0.71% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 694 | 4.98% | −2.42% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 13,937 | 82.42% | −0.57% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 16,909 | | 3.84% |
| | NPF hold | NPF hold | Swing | 2.58% | |

### Assembly Election 2013

2013 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Western Angami :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NPF | Kiyanilie Peseyie | 5,969 | 44.17% | 3.39% |
| | INC | Asu Keyho | 4,969 | 36.77% | 5.27% |
| | Independent | Huzo Meru | 2,569 | 19.01% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,000 | 7.40% | −1.88% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 13,514 | 82.99% | 6.57% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 16,283 | | −19.24% |
| | NPF hold | NPF hold | Swing | 3.39% | |

### Assembly Election 2008

2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Western Angami :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NPF | Kiyanilie Peseyie | 6,284 | 40.78% | 0.55% |
| | INC | Achubu | 4,854 | 31.50% | −1.25% |
| | Independent | Asu Keyho | 3,990 | 25.90% | |
| | LJP | Kelhuzhato Nakhro | 343 | 2.23% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,430 | 9.28% | 1.79% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 15,408 | 76.73% | 3.55% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 20,162 | | 13.77% |
| | NPF hold | NPF hold | Swing | 0.55% | |

### Assembly Election 2003

2003 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Western Angami :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NPF | Kiyanilie Peseyie | 5,192 | 40.24% | |
| | INC | Asu Keyho | 4,226 | 32.75% | −9.59% |
| | Independent | Dr. Ruungutuo | 2,637 | 20.44% | |
| | BJP | Vikehielie | 848 | 6.57% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 966 | 7.49% | −7.84% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 12,903 | 72.87% | −1.94% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 17,721 | | 14.26% |
| | NPF gain from Independent | NPF gain from Independent | Swing | 4.18% | |

### Assembly Election 1998

1998 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Western Angami :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Independent | Asu Keyho | 5,562 | 57.66% | |
| | INC | N. T. Nakhro | 4,084 | 42.34% | 11.80% |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,478 | 15.32% | 12.66% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 9,646 | 64.07% | −10.75% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 15,509 | | 28.31% |
| | Independent gain from NPF | Independent gain from NPF | Swing | 21.60% | |

### Assembly Election 1993

1993 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Western Angami :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NPF | Shurhiu | 3,215 | 36.06% | −18.19% |
| | Independent | Asu Keyho | 2,978 | 33.40% | |
| | INC | Setu Ligise | 2,723 | 30.54% | −15.21% |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 237 | 2.66% | −5.84% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 8,916 | 74.82% | 1.25% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 12,087 | | 35.31% |
| | NPF hold | NPF hold | Swing | -18.19% | |

### Assembly Election 1989

1989 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Western Angami :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NPF | N. T. Nakhro | 3,499 | 54.25% | |
| | INC | Crellan Peseyie | 2,951 | 45.75% | 12.82% |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 548 | 8.50% | −2.14% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 6,450 | 73.57% | 0.29% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 8,933 | | 0.12% |
| | NPF gain from NND | NPF gain from NND | Swing | 10.68% | |

### Assembly Election 1987

1987 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Western Angami :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NND | Shurhiu | 2,811 | 43.57% | 16.51% |
| | INC | Vibikho | 2,125 | 32.94% | 16.79% |
| | NPP | Mhiosizokho Zinyu | 1,516 | 23.50% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 686 | 10.63% | 0.28% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 6,452 | 73.28% | 12.83% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 8,922 | | −18.77% |
| | NND hold | NND hold | Swing | 16.51% | |

### Assembly Election 1982

1982 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Western Angami :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NND | Setu Lietise | 1,780 | 27.06% | |
| | Independent | N. T. Nakhro | 1,099 | 16.71% | |
| | INC | C. K. Nakhro | 1,062 | 16.14% | |
| | Independent | Mhiosizokho Zinyu | 973 | 14.79% | |
| | Independent | Dolhoukhou | 938 | 14.26% | |
| | Independent | Rano M. Shziaz | 637 | 9.68% | |
| | Independent | Ropfkhrieto | 89 | 1.35% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 681 | 10.35% | 8.99% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 6,578 | 60.45% | −9.64% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 10,984 | | 46.47% |
| | NND gain from Independent | NND gain from Independent | Swing | -10.45% | |

### Assembly Election 1977

1977 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Western Angami :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Independent | Setu | 1,926 | 37.51% | |
| | UDA | Tsolie | 1,856 | 36.15% | −18.64% |
| | NCN | Ngutsonyu Angami | 1,051 | 20.47% | |
| | Independent | Kouhie | 301 | 5.86% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 70 | 1.36% | −13.52% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 5,134 | 70.09% | 5.55% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 7,499 | | 13.64% |
| | Independent gain from UDA | Independent gain from UDA | Swing | -17.27% | |

### Assembly Election 1974

1974 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Western Angami :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | UDA | T. N. Angami | 2,294 | 54.79% | |
| | NNO | S. Liegise | 1,671 | 39.91% | −27.49% |
| | Independent | Kuovitha | 222 | 5.30% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 623 | 14.88% | −19.92% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 4,187 | 64.54% | −3.70% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 6,599 | | 57.01% |
| | UDA gain from NNO | UDA gain from NNO | Swing | -12.61% | |

### Assembly Election 1969

1969 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Western Angami :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NNO | Thepfulo Nakhro | 1,933 | 67.40% | |
| | UDF | Ravole U | 935 | 32.60% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 998 | 34.80% | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 2,868 | 68.24% | −2.48% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 4,203 | | 11.49% |
| | NNO gain from Independent | NNO gain from Independent | Swing | 33.27% | |

### Assembly Election 1964

1964 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Western Angami :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Independent | Kevichusa | 910 | 34.13% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | | | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 2,666 | 70.72% | |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 3,770 | | |
| | Independent win (new seat) | Independent win (new seat) | Independent win (new seat) | Independent win (new seat) | Independent win (new seat) |