As the counting of votes for the Nagaland Assembly election is underway, the early trends show the Bharatiya Janata Party-Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party alliance has been leading on 30 seats. Meanwhile, the Naga People's Front+ has been leading on 29 seats.


The counting for 59 of the 60 assembly seats in the state began at 8:00 a.m. and the results are expected by the afternoon.


The key candidates in the polls are Neiphiu Rio (NDPP), Biplap Deb (BJP), TR Zeliang (NPF), Yanthungo Patton (BJP), K L Chishi (BJP) and Kewekhape Therie (INC).


Nagaland went to polls on February 27, in which 75 percent voting was recorded.


Image: Neiphiu Rio (NDPP) was declared winner last month as his lone rival Chupfuo Angami of ruling Naga Peoples Front opted out.