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Nagaland Bypoll: BJP's Daochier Imchen Leads by Over 3,000 Votes

BJP candidate Daochier I. Imchen leads the Koridang Assembly bypoll in Nagaland by over 3,100 votes. He has secured 7,317 votes after two rounds, ahead of Independent candidate Major Toshikaba with 4,194 votes. The by-election was necessitated by the death of sitting BJP MLA Imkong L. Imchen. Counting of votes is underway with multi-layer security arrangements in place.

Key Points: Nagaland Bypoll: BJP Leads by 3,100 Votes in Koridang

  • BJP's Daochier Imchen leads by over 3,100 votes in Koridang bypoll
  • Independent candidate Major Toshikaba is second with 4,194 votes
  • Bypoll held on April 9 with 82.21% voter turnout
  • Three rounds of counting underway in Mokokchung
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Nagaland bypoll: BJP's Daochier Imchen leads by over 3,000 votes

BJP's Daochier Imchen leads in Nagaland Koridang bypoll by 3,100 votes over Independent candidate Major Toshikaba. Counting underway.

"The party nominee, Daochier I. Imchen, who is the son of the late legislator Imkong L. Imchen, was the consensus candidate of the multi-party PDA alliance. - Election report"

Kohima, May 4

BJP candidate Daochier I. Imchen has taken an early lead in the Koridang Assembly constituency bypoll in Nagaland, ahead by around 3,100 votes over his nearest rival, Independent candidate Major Toshikaba.

The by-election was held on April 9. Counting of votes is underway, with initial trends indicating a good performance by the BJP nominee.

After the second round of counting, Imchen secured 7,317 votes. Independent candidates Major Toshikaba (Retd) and Imtiwapang Kichu followed with 4,194 and 3,633 votes, respectively.

The BJP is a constituent of the ruling People's Democratic Alliance (PDA). The party nominee, Daochier I. Imchen, who is the son of the late legislator Imkong L. Imchen, was the consensus candidate of the multi-party PDA alliance.

A total of six candidates are contesting the by-election. Other candidates include I. Abenjang of the National People's Party (NPP) and T. Chalukumba Ao of the Congress. Three Independent candidates -- Imchatoba Imchen, Imtiwapang Kichu, and Major Toshikaba (Retd) -- are also in the fray, making the contest competitive. The complete results are expected to be declared by the afternoon.

The counting of votes for the Koridang Assembly constituency bypoll in Nagaland commenced at 8 a.m. on Monday under a multi-layer security arrangement, officials said. Election officials said that, as per the Election Commission guidelines, postal ballots were counted first, followed by votes stored in the EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines), and there will be three rounds of counting at the Mokokchung District Deputy Commissioner's office.

With the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) along with state security personnel, a multi-layered security arrangement, CCTV surveillance, and strict access control measures have been put in place at the Mokokchung District Deputy Commissioner's office.

A senior election official said that all necessary preparations have been undertaken to ensure smooth and transparent counting of votes for the Koridang Assembly Constituency by-election.

The by-election held on April 9 was necessitated following the demise of sitting BJP MLA Imkong L. Imchen, who passed away on November 11, 2024, at a private hospital in Guwahati after a brief illness. He was 75 years old.

The bypoll recorded a voter turnout of 82.21 per cent on April 9, with electors casting their votes at 30 polling stations.

- IANS

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James A
82% voter turnout is impressive for a bypoll. Shows how engaged the people are in Nagaland's democracy. The security arrangements with CAPF and CCTV seem thorough too.
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Priya S
While the BJP candidate is leading, it's good to see Independent candidates like Major Toshikaba giving a tough fight. That's the beauty of Indian democracy - multiple voices get heard. Just hope the winner works for all constituents, not just party lines.
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Michael C
Sad that the bypoll was needed due to the sitting MLA's passing. Imkong L. Imchen served the people well for many years. The 82% turnout shows the respect people had for him. Let's hope Daochier lives up to the expectations. 🕊️
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Vikram M
A word of caution: while the lead is substantial, we must ensure the counting process remains transparent. The multi-layer security is good, but the real test is whether EVMs and postal ballots are handled properly. Let's wait for the final result before celebrating any victory.
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Rohit P
This is a classic example of how political dynasties work in India. Father was MLA, son gets the ticket and wins. Not saying Daochier isn't capable, but we need to ask - is this really the best democracy has to offer? Merit should matter more than surname. 🤔
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Neha

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