# Kohima Town Assembly constituency

Kohima Town 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. It is also part of Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency.

## Members of Legislative Assembly

| Year | Member | Party |
| 1964 | John Bosco Jasokie | Independent politician |
| 1969 | John Bosco Jasokie | Nagaland Nationalist Organisation |
| 1974 | John Bosco Jasokie | Nagaland Nationalist Organisation |
| 1977 | John Bosco Jasokie | Indian National Congress |
| 1982 | John Bosco Jasokie | Naga National Democratic Party |
| 1987 | John Bosco Jasokie | Indian National Congress |
| 1989 | K. V. Keditsu | Naga People's Front |
| 1993 | Z. Obed | Indian National Congress |
| 1998 | T. Abao Kire | Independent politician |
| 2003 | Z. Obed | Naga People's Front |
| 2008 | Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire | Naga People's Front |
| 2013 | Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire | Naga People's Front |
| 2018 | Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party |
| 2023 | Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütso | National People's Party |

## Election results

Vote share of winning candidates :
| 2023 | 2023 | 49.56% | 49.56% |
| 2018 | 2018 | 54.84% | 54.84% |
| 2013 | 2013 | 63.66% | 63.66% |
| 2008 | 2008 | 59.04% | 59.04% |
| 2003 | 2003 | 44.88% | 44.88% |
| 1998 | 1998 | 51.29% | 51.29% |
| 1993 | 1993 | 51.63% | 51.63% |
| 1989 | 1989 | 51.11% | 51.11% |
| 1987 | 1987 | 53.69% | 53.69% |
| 1982 | 1982 | 56.28% | 56.28% |
| 1977 | 1977 | 54.68% | 54.68% |
| 1974 | 1974 | 65.47% | 65.47% |
| 1969 | 1969 | 65.38% | 65.38% |
| 1964 | 1964 | 81.97% | 81.97% |

### Assembly Election 2023

2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Kohima Town :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NPP | Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütso | 9,844 | 49.56% | |
| | NDPP | Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire | 8,502 | 42.81% | −12.04% |
| | INC | Er. Meshenlo Kath | 1,413 | 7.11% | |
| | NOTA | Nota | 103 | 0.52% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,342 | 6.76% | −3.56% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 19,862 | 62.52% | −10.12% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 31,767 | | 0.40% |
| | NPP gain from NDPP | NPP gain from NDPP | Swing | -5.28% | |

### Assembly Election 2018

2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Kohima Town :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NDPP | Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire | 12,605 | 54.84% | |
| | NPF | Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütso | 10,233 | 44.52% | −19.14% |
| | NOTA | None of the Above | 146 | 0.64% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 2,372 | 10.32% | −17.23% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 22,984 | 72.64% | −8.56% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 31,641 | | 5.49% |
| | NDPP gain from NPF | NDPP gain from NPF | Swing | -8.82% | |

### Assembly Election 2013

2013 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Kohima Town :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NPF | Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire | 15,506 | 63.66% | 4.62% |
| | Independent | Dr. Er. Vikuotuolie Angami | 8,795 | 36.11% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 6,711 | 27.55% | 1.66% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 24,356 | 81.20% | 7.93% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 29,995 | | −19.89% |
| | NPF hold | NPF hold | Swing | 4.62% | |

### Assembly Election 2008

2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Kohima Town :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NPF | Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire | 16,197 | 59.04% | 14.16% |
| | INC | Z. Obed | 9,094 | 33.15% | −9.06% |
| | BJP | R. Sopu Angami | 2,482 | 9.05% | |
| | JD(U) | Sabu Sote | 111 | 0.40% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 7,103 | 25.89% | 23.23% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 27,433 | 74.48% | 8.49% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 37,440 | | 29.97% |
| | NPF hold | NPF hold | Swing | 14.16% | |

### Assembly Election 2003

2003 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Kohima Town :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NPF | Z. Obed | 8,367 | 44.88% | |
| | INC | T. Abao Kire | 7,870 | 42.21% | −6.50% |
| | NDM | Tepulel Angami | 2,407 | 12.91% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 497 | 2.67% | 0.09% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 18,644 | 64.78% | −10.64% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 28,807 | | 11.27% |
| | NPF gain from Independent | NPF gain from Independent | Swing | -6.75% | |

### Assembly Election 1998

1998 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Kohima Town :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Independent | T. Abao Kire | 9,166 | 51.29% | |
| | INC | Z. Obed | 8,706 | 48.71% | −2.92% |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 460 | 2.57% | −21.40% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 17,872 | 71.39% | −4.04% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 25,889 | | 28.44% |
| | Independent gain from INC | Independent gain from INC | Swing | -0.34% | |

### Assembly Election 1993

1993 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Kohima Town :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | Z. Obed | 7,732 | 51.63% | 2.74% |
| | Independent | K. V. Keditsu | 4,142 | 27.66% | |
| | NPF | Victor | 2,880 | 19.23% | −31.88% |
| | BJP | K. Ada | 222 | 1.48% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 3,590 | 23.97% | 21.75% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 14,976 | 75.42% | 8.55% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 20,157 | | 30.28% |
| | INC gain from NPF | INC gain from NPF | Swing | 0.52% | |

### Assembly Election 1989

1989 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Kohima Town :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NPF | K. V. Keditsu | 5,182 | 51.11% | |
| | INC | Khrieketoulie | 4,957 | 48.89% | −4.79% |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 225 | 2.22% | −5.15% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 10,139 | 66.87% | 6.70% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 15,472 | | −0.26% |
| | NPF gain from INC | NPF gain from INC | Swing | -2.58% | |

### Assembly Election 1987

1987 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Kohima Town :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | John Bosco Jasokie | 4,880 | 53.69% | 9.97% |
| | NND | Khrieketoulie | 4,210 | 46.31% | −9.97% |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 670 | 7.37% | −5.20% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 9,090 | 60.17% | 10.39% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 15,513 | | 18.30% |
| | INC gain from NND | INC gain from NND | Swing | -2.60% | |

### Assembly Election 1982

1982 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Kohima Town :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NND | John Bosco Jasokie | 3,574 | 56.28% | |
| | INC | Khyomo Lotha | 2,776 | 43.72% | −10.96% |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 798 | 12.57% | 3.21% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 6,350 | 49.78% | −13.86% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 13,113 | | 35.33% |
| | NND gain from INC | NND gain from INC | Swing | 1.61% | |

### Assembly Election 1977

1977 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Kohima Town :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | INC | John Bosco Jasokie | 3,262 | 54.68% | |
| | UDA | Peiezotuo Atuo | 2,704 | 45.32% | 30.25% |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 558 | 9.35% | −36.66% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 5,966 | 63.63% | 18.64% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 9,690 | | 0.44% |
| | INC gain from NNO | INC gain from NNO | Swing | -10.80% | |

### Assembly Election 1974

1974 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Kohima Town :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NNO | John Bosco Jasokie | 2,776 | 65.47% | 0.09% |
| | Independent | Lhoukruo | 825 | 19.46% | |
| | UDA | Nguro Hiezao Angami | 639 | 15.07% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,951 | 46.01% | 2.95% |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 4,240 | 44.99% | −10.55% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 9,648 | | 55.36% |
| | NNO hold | NNO hold | Swing | 0.09% | |

### Assembly Election 1969

1969 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Kohima Town :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | NNO | John Bosco Jasokie | 2,253 | 65.38% | |
| | Independent | Khyomo Lotha | 769 | 22.32% | |
| | UDF | Hariprasad Rai | 424 | 12.30% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,484 | 43.06% | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 3,446 | 55.54% | 0.27% |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 6,210 | | 27.73% |
| | NNO gain from Independent | NNO gain from Independent | Swing | -16.59% | |

### Assembly Election 1964

1964 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election: Kohima Town :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| | Independent | John Bosco Jasokie | 2,182 | 81.97% | |
| | Independent | Silie Haralu | 442 | 16.60% | |
| | Independent | Shyamlal Munshi | 38 | 1.43% | |
| Margin of victory | Margin of victory | Margin of victory | 1,740 | 65.36% | |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 2,662 | 55.27% | |
| Registered electors | Registered electors | Registered electors | 4,862 | | |
| | Independent win (new seat) | Independent win (new seat) | Independent win (new seat) | Independent win (new seat) | Independent win (new seat) |