The party governing Nagaland held on to power, winning a clear majority this time.

The United Democratic Front won 35 of the 60 seats on offer.

Its nearest rival, the Indian National Congress, won 15 seats.

It also led on vote share — the slice of all ballots cast that went to one party or candidate — 39.2% to 20.2%.

Nagaland's largest party from the last election came back with an even bigger lead this time.

The UDF grew from 25 seats to 35.

That gave it a working majority in the 60-seat house.

It was also the first time the INC won enough seats to register on the board, finishing with 15.

A few numbers from the results are worth knowing on their own.

Satakha, Nagaland had the closest finish of the night, decided by a margin — how far ahead the winner finished, in votes, over whoever came second — of just 13 votes.

Mokokchung Town, Nagaland swung the other way, with the widest margin of the election in percentage terms, at 41.1%.

Turnout — the share of registered voters who actually cast a ballot — ranged from 58.7% at Dimapur-I, Nagaland to 95.0% at Impur, Nagaland.

Dimapur-I, Nagaland drew the most candidates of any seat, with 6 standing.

This election followed a major accord between the government and Naga underground representatives.