Dimapur-Iii is assembly constituency number 3 in Nagaland, in Dimapur * district, and one of the segments of the Nagaland Lok Sabha seat. In the 2023 election Hekani Jakhalu of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party won with 45.2% of the vote, 1,536 votes ahead of Azheto Zhimomi (LJPRV).
- 01Hekani JakhaluNDPP14,39545.16%
- 02Azheto ZhimomiLJPRV12,85940.34%
- 03Lun TungnungIndependent2,4457.67%
- 04Kahuto Chishi SumiIndependent1,6715.24%
- 05Vetetso LasuhINC3701.16%
- NOTA · 134 (0.42%)
Margin 1,536 votes · 4.82% of valid votes
All 5 candidates, ranked by votes. Vote share is of the 31,874 valid votes, NOTA included.
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hekani JakhaluFemale · 48 yrs · ST | NDPP | 14,395 | 45.16% |
| 2 | Azheto ZhimomiMale · 67 yrs · ST | LJPRV | 12,859 | 40.34% |
| 3 | Lun TungnungMale · 45 yrs · ST | Independent | 2,445 | 7.67% |
| 4 | Kahuto Chishi SumiMale · 57 yrs · ST | Independent | 1,671 | 5.24% |
| 5 | Vetetso LasuhMale · 72 yrs · ST | INC | 370 | 1.16% |
| — | NOTA | NOTA | 134 | 0.42% |
The seat changed hands: NPF won in 2018, NDPP in 2023.
General elections since the 2008 delimitation. Results from before the current boundaries are not compared.
Dimapur-Iii result 2018
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azheto Zhimomi | NPF | 13,162 | 48.82% |
| 2 | Tokheho | NDPP | 11,024 | 40.89% |
| 3 | Lun Tungnung | INC | 2,152 | 7.98% |
| 4 | Wedie-U Kronu | NPP | 483 | 1.79% |
| — | NOTA | NOTA | 137 | 0.51% |
Dimapur-Iii result 2013
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokheho | INC | 12,809 | 53.22% |
| 2 | Azheto | NPF | 10,778 | 44.78% |
| 3 | Lachit Khersa | BJP | 328 | 1.36% |
| 4 | Er. Dr.l.yezhekhu Sumi | NCP | 152 | 0.63% |
Dimapur-Iii result 2008
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azheto Zhimomi | INC | 7,874 | 50.16% |
| 2 | L. Inazhe Sema | RJD | 4,871 | 31.03% |
| 3 | V. Abu Metha | NPF | 2,784 | 17.73% |
| 4 | Akhei Achumi | Independent | 170 | 1.08% |
Dimapur-Iii outlined in orange among the other Nagaland seats, coloured by the party that won each in 2023. Click any seat to open its page.
Other seats in Dimapur * district
Boundaries are approximate (DataMeet, from ECI polling-station maps) and are for orientation only.
Dimapur-Iii is one of the assembly segments of Nagaland. These are the EVM votes counted in this segment for the leading Nagaland candidates.
- S Supongmeren JamirINC16,908 56.7%
- Dr Chumben MurryNDPP12,584 42.2%
- Hayithung Tungoe LothaIndependent331 1.1%
In the assembly election NDPP won this seat. In the Lok Sabha vote, INC led here by 4,324 EVM votes.
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Answers use the official Election Commission of India results for Dimapur-Iii.
Who won the Dimapur-Iii assembly seat in 2023?
Hekani Jakhalu of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) won Dimapur-Iii in the 2023 Nagaland assembly election with 14,395 votes, which was 45.16% of the valid votes polled.
What was the victory margin in Dimapur-Iii?
The margin was 1,536 votes (4.82% of valid votes). The runner-up was Azheto Zhimomi of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) with 12,859 votes.
What was the voter turnout in Dimapur-Iii in 2023?
Turnout was 83.79%: 31,877 of 38,045 registered electors voted, across 54 polling stations. That is 2.6 points higher than in 2018.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dimapur-Iii part of?
Dimapur-Iii is an assembly segment of the Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency in Nagaland. In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, S Supongmeren Jamir got the most EVM votes in this segment.
Is Dimapur-Iii a reserved constituency?
Yes. Dimapur-Iii is reserved for scheduled tribes (st), so only candidates from that community can contest, while all registered voters in the seat can vote.
When is the next assembly election in Dimapur-Iii?
The Nagaland assembly elected in 2023 completes its five-year term in 2028, so the next general election is due by then unless the assembly is dissolved early. The Election Commission of India announces the exact schedule.
Source: Election Commission of India, statistical reports for the Nagaland assembly elections of 2023 and 2018 and 2013 and 2008 (2023 report) — detailed results and constituency data summary. Lok Sabha figures: ECI 2024 report 34, assembly segment details. Vote share is of valid votes including NOTA. Party names as listed by ECI. Candidate names are shown as filed; spelling follows ECI.
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