Votes for the Koridang by-election in Mokokchung will be counted on May 4 under tight security after a high-stakes and violence-hit campaign.
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KOHIMA — Counting of votes for the by-election to 28-Koridang (ST) Assembly Constituency in Mokokchung will be taken up on Monday amid tight security, following a high-stakes poll marked by earlier incidents of violence.
Polling for the seat was held on April 9, recording an overall voter turnout of 82.21%.
Voting was conducted across 30 polling stations under Mokokchung district.
The by-election was preceded by clashes between supporters of rival candidates, in which one person was killed, several others were injured, and property, including vehicles, was damaged, prompting authorities to impose prohibitory orders and tighten security across the constituency.
According to official data, the constituency has a total of 22,390 electors, including 22,266 general electors and 124 service electors.
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Among the general electors, 11,253 are male and 11,013 are female.
Of the 124 service electors, 123 are male and one is female. There are no registered third-gender electors in the constituency.
The by-election was necessitated following the demise of veteran legislator Imkong L Imchen on November 11, 2025.
As per electoral norms, the vacancy is required to be filled within six months.
A total of six candidates are in the fray: Daochier I Imchen (BJP), T Chalukumba Ao (Congress), I Abenjang (NPP), Imchatoba Imchen (Independent), Major (Retd.) Toshikaba (Independent), and Imtiwapang Kichu (Independent).
The Election Commission of India (ECI) had set May 6 as the deadline for completion of the election process.
Security in place
Meanwhile, on the eve of counting, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mokokchung, Vesupra Kezo, said that elaborate security arrangements have been put in place.
He informed that the situation remained normal as of Sunday evening, and adequate measures have been taken to prevent any post-poll violence or untoward incidents following the declaration of results.
He expressed hope that the counting process would remain peaceful.