NPF is leading in 16 and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio is forging ahead of his closest Congress candidate in North Angami seat by about 4,500 votes.
Congress is leading in 4 and PCC chief S I Jamir is among those forging ahead in Dimapur II seat. He is leading over his nearest independent candidate by about 650 votes.
JD(U) was leading in 1 and independents in 3.