14th Nagaland Assembly explained

14th Nagaland Assembly
Before:13th Nagaland Assembly
State:Nagaland
Country:India
Meeting Place:Nagaland Legislative Assembly Secretariat, Thizama, Kohima, Nagaland 797003
Election:2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election
Government:North-East Democratic Alliance
Opposition:None
Website:https://webtest.nagaland.gov.in
Body:Nagaland Legislative Assembly
Membership1:60
Chamber1 Leader1:Sharingain Longkümer, NDPP
Chamber1 Leader1 Type:Speaker
Chamber1 Leader2:S Toiho Yeptho, NCP
Chamber1 Leader2 Type:Deputy speaker
Chamber1 Leader3:Neiphiu Rio, NDPP
Chamber1 Leader3 Type:Chief Minister
Chamber1 Leader4:T. R. Zeliang, NDPP
Yanthungo Patton, BJP
Chamber1 Leader4 Type:Deputy Chief Minister

The Fourteenth Nagaland Assembly is formed by the members elected in 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election. Election were held in 59 constituencies on 27th February 2023 and 1 member elected unopposed from Akuluto.[1] Votes were counted on 2nd March 2023.[2] [3]

History

Incumbent North-East Democratic Alliance consists Bharatiya Janata Party and Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party again gained majority in the house after won 37 (25 NDPP + 12 BJP).[4] [5]

Hekani Jakhalu Kense from Dimapur III and Salhoutuonuo Kruse from Western Angami constituencies became first women MLAs in the history of Nagaland. Both get elected as NDPP candidates.[6] [7]

Party wise distribution

AlliancePartyNo. of MLA'sLeader of the Partyin AssemblyLeader's Constituency
North-East Democratic Alliance[8] [9] Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party2558Neiphiu RioNorthern Angami II
Bharatiya Janata Party12Tyüi
Nationalist Congress Party7Er. Picto ShoheAtoizü
National People's Party5
Republican Party of India (Athawale)2
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas)2
Independent5
  • Jwenga Seb
  • C. Manpon Konyak
  • Dr. Neisatuo Mero
  • Kevipodi Sophie
  • B. Bangtick Phom
None Naga People's Front2
Total60

Members of Legislative Assembly

DistrictNo.ConstituencyNamePartyRemarks
Dimapur1Dimapur IH. Tovihoto Ayemi
2Dimapur II (ST)Moatoshi Longkümer
Chümoukedima3Dimapur III (ST)
Chümoukedima and Niuland4Ghaspani I (ST)Jacob ZhimomiCabinet Minister
Chümoukedima5Ghaspani II (ST)Zhaleo Rio
Peren6Tening (ST)Namri Nchang
7Peren (ST)T. R. ZeliangDeputy Chief Minister
Kohima8Western Angami (ST)Salhoutuonuo KruseCabinet Minister
9Kohima Town (ST)Tseilhoutuo Rhütso
10Northern Angami I (ST)Kekhrielhoulie Yhome
11Northern Angami II (ST)Neiphiu RioChief Minister
Tseminyü12Tseminyü (ST)Jwenga SebJD(U) Nagaland unit disbanded[10]
Zünheboto13Pughoboto (ST)Sukhato A. Sema
Kohima14Southern Angami I (ST)Kevipodi Sophie
15Southern Angami II (ST)Kropol Vitsü
Phek16Pfütsero (ST)Neisatuo Mero
17Chizami (ST)K. G. KenyeCabinet Minister
18Chozuba (ST)Küdecho Khamo
19Phek (ST)Kuzholuzo Nienu
20Meluri (ST)Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe
Mokokchung21Tuli (ST)A. Pangjung Jamir
22Arkakong (ST)Nuklutoshi
23Impur (ST)T. M. Mannen
24Angetyongpang (ST)Tongpang Ozüküm
25Mongoya (ST)Imkongmar
26Aonglenden (ST)Sharingain Longkümer
27Mokokchung Town (ST)Metsübo JamirCabinet Minister
28Koridang (ST)Imkong L. Imchen
29Jangpetkong (ST)Temjenmemba
30Alongtaki (ST)Temjen Imna AlongCabinet Minister
Zünheboto31Akuluto (ST)Kazheto Kinimi
32Atoizü (ST)Picto Shohe
33Suruhoto (ST)S. Toiho YepthoDeputy Speaker
34Aghunato (ST)G. Ikuto Zhimomi
35Zünheboto (ST)K. Tokugha Sukhalu
36Satakha (ST)G. Kaito AyeCabinet Minister
Wokha37Tyüi (ST)Yanthungo PattonDeputy Chief Minister
38Wokha (ST)Y. Mhonbemo Hümtsoe
39Sanis (ST)Mhathung Yanthan
40Bhandari (ST)Achumbemo Kikon
Mon41Tizit (ST)P. Paiwang KonyakCabinet Minister
42Wakching (ST)W. Chingang Konyak
43Tapi (ST)Noke WangnaoDied on 28 August 2023[11]
Wangpang KonyakElected in December 2023 by-election.
44Phomching (ST)K. Konngam Konyak
45Tehok (ST)C. L. JohnCabinet Minister
46Mon Town (ST)Y. Mankhao Konyak
47Aboi (ST)C. Manpon Konyak
48Moka (ST)A. Nyamnyei Konyak
Longleng49Tamlu (ST)B. Bangtick Phom
50Longleng (ST)A. Pongshi Phom
Tuensang51Noksen (ST)Y. Lima Onen Chang
52Longkhim–Chare (ST)Sethrongkyu
53Tuensang Sadar I (ST)P. Bashangmongba ChangCabinet Minister
54Tuensang Sadar II (ST)Imtichoba
Mon55Tobu (ST)Naiba Konyak
Noklak56Noklak (ST)P. Longon
57Thonoknyu (ST)Benei M. Lamthiu
Shamator58Shamator–Chessore (ST)S. Keoshu Yimchunger
Kiphire59Seyochung–Sitimi (ST)C. Kipili Sangtam
60Pungro–Kiphire (ST)S. Kiusumew Yimchunger

Notes and References

  1. News: 2023-02-10 . Nagaland assembly elections 2023: BJP's Kazheto Kinimi wins uncontested from Akuluto . 2023-03-02 . Northeast Now . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2023-01-18 . Nagaland Assembly election 2023 to be held on February 27: Here is complete schedule . 2023-03-02 . Hindustan Times . en.
  3. News: 2023-03-02 . Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland assembly election results: Key takeaways . The Times of India . 2023-03-02 . 0971-8257.
  4. Web site: Election Commission of India . 2023-03-02 . results.eci.gov.in.
  5. Web site: 2023-03-02 . Nagaland Election Results 2023 Live Updates: NDPP-BJP alliance wins with 37 seats; PM Modi says 'double engine will keep working for state's progress ' . 2023-03-02 . The Indian Express . en.
  6. Web site: 2023-03-02 . Nagaland gets its first woman MLA: 'Only first battle won…will focus on youth and minorities' . 2023-03-05 . The Indian Express . en.
  7. News: 2023-03-03 . Meet first 2 women MLAs of Nagaland - Hekani Jakhalu, Salhoutuonuo Kruse . The Times of India . 2023-03-05 . 0971-8257.
  8. Web site: Nagaland Set For Oppositionless Government, All Parties Back BJP Alliance . 2023-03-06 . NDTV.com.
  9. News: 2023-03-06 . Nagaland heading for oppositionless govt as parties support NDPP-BJP . 2023-03-06 . Business Standard . en.
  10. Web site: 2023-03-08 . Tale of two Opposition parties in Nagaland Pawar okays NCP support to NDPP-BJP govt, JD(U) disbands state unit . 2023-05-14 . Deccan Herald . en.
  11. Web site: Ten-time Nagaland MLA Noke Wangnao dies at 87. The Times of India. 29 August 2023.