The NDPP-BJP alliance bagged 37 seats in the 60-member Nagaland assembly. The NDPP and BJP fought the election on a 40:20 seat-sharing agreement.
Nagaland political stalwart and its longest serving chief minister Neiphiu Rio is set to assume office as chief minister for a fifth consecutive term.
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The septuagenarian leader has with this victory, broken the record of veteran leader S C Jamir, who helmed the northeastern state thrice.
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The ruling NDPP-BJP alliance won 37 seats in the 60-member Nagaland Assembly election.
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In Nagaland, the BJP managed to retain power in alliance with the regional Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party.
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Counting of votes for the 59 Nagaland Assembly seats started at 8 am with postal ballots followed by EVMs.
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Hekhani Jakhalu created history by becoming the first woman to be elected to the Nagaland Assembly, officials said.
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