Nagaland: Voting for Koridang Assembly bypoll begins amid tight security
The Hindu·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Polling for Koridang Assembly bypoll in Nagaland started Thursday, April 9, 2026, under tight security following recent election violence that killed one person. Six candidates compete for the seat vacated by BJP MLA Imkong L. Imchen's death in November 2025. BJP nominated Imchen's son Daochier I. Imchen. Congress fielded T. Chalukumba Ao. NPP candidate is I Abenjang. Three Independents also contest.
Key Entities
Koridang AssemblyNagalandImkong L. ImchenDaochier I. ImchenT. Chalukumba AoBJPCongressNPPPeople's Democratic Alliance