List of Naga politicians explained
The following is a list of prominent politicians belonging to the Naga people.
Naga politicians from Nagaland
Angami Naga
- Kevichüsa Angami (1903–1990),Former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Nagaland (1989–1990)
- John Bosco Jasokie (died 2005), Former Chief Minister of Nagaland (1975; 1980–1982)
- Vizol Koso (1914–2008), First Naga pilot (Royal Indian Air Force during World War II) and Chief Minister of Nagaland (1974–1975; 1977–1980)[1]
- Rokonicha Kuotsü (1946–2019), former Minister and Member of Legislative Assembly of Nagaland from Ghaspani-2 Assembly constituency in 1974, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1998 and 2003
- Salhoutuonuo Kruse (b. 1966), The first woman to be elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly and First Woman Cabinet Minister of Nagaland
- Khriehu Liezietsu (b. 1966), Former Parliamentary Secretary and MLA from Northern Angami-I Assembly constituency
- Shürhozelie Liezietsu (b. 1936),Former Chief Minister of Nagaland (22 February 2017 – 19 July 2017)
- Thepfülo-u Nakhro (1913–1986),Former Chief Minister of Nagaland (1966–1969)
- Zale Neikha (b. 1976), Former Adviser for YR&S member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from the Southern Angami-II Assembly constituency
- Kiyanilie Peseyie (1941–2017), Former Speaker of Nagaland
- Viswesül Pusa (1954–2017), Former Cabinet Minister and Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 1993 to 2013
- Tseilhoutuo Rhütso (b. 1975), Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Kohima Town Assembly constituency
- Neiphiu Rio (b. 1950), Present and Five-time Chief Minister of Nagaland and former Member of Parliament of the Lok Sabha
- Zhaleo Rio (b. 1953), Adviser for Urban Development & Municipal Affairs and MLA from Ghaspani-2 Assembly constituency
- Vizadel Sakhrie (1943–1995), Former Minister of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
- Rano M. Shaiza (1928–2015), First women Parliamentarian from Nagaland
- Vikho-o Yhoshü (1952–2019), Former Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
Ao Naga
- P. Shilu Ao (1916–1988), First Chief Minister of the Indian state of Nagaland
- Imkong L Imchen (b. 1950), Adviser IPR and Soil and water Conservation and Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly
- C. Apok Jamir (b. 1961), Former Parliamentary secretary Nagaland and former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
- Metsübo Jamir (b. 1959), Cabinet Minister for Rural Development and SIRD Nagaland from Mokokchung Town Assembly constituency
- Imchalemba (b. 1939), Former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
- S. C. Jamir (b. 1931), Former Chief Minister of the Indian state of Nagaland and former Governor of Indian states of Gujarat Goa Maharashtra and Odisha
- Imtikümzük Longkümer (1967–2018), Politician from Aonglenden Assembly constituency
- Sharingain Longkümer (b. 1981), Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly
- T. Tali (1943–2020), Member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Tuli Assembly constituency in 1977, 1987, 1993, 1998 and 2003
- Temjen Imna Along Longkümer (b. 1980), State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party of Nagaland and Cabinet Minister for Tourism Nagaland
- Tongpang Ozüküm (b. 1981), Adviser for Water Resources and Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Angetyongpang Assembly constituency
Chakhesang Naga
Chang Naga
- C. M. Chang (1942–2020), Former Cabinet Minister of Nagaland and Former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
- H. Chuba Chang (b. 1951), Former Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly
- Kejong Chang (b. 1934), Oldest Member of State Legislative Assembly in India.
- P. Chuba Chang (1965–2013), Member of State Legislative Assembly of Nagaland from 1998 to 2003
Konyak Naga
Lotha Naga
Phom Naga
- S. Pangnyu Phom (b. 1964), Former Cabinet Minister in Nagaland Legislative Assembly
Pochury Naga
- Yitachu (b. 1967), Former Cabinet Minister of Nagaland Legislative Assembly
Sangtam Naga
Sümi Naga
- Y. Hewoto Awomi (b. 1953), Former politician from Dimapur-II Assembly constituency
- G. Kaito Aye (b. 1953), Present Cabinet Minister for Road & Bridges in Nagaland Legislative Assembly
- K. L. Chishi (b. 1944), Former Chief Minister of Nagaland
- Hokishe Sema (1931–2007), Former Chief Minister of Indian state of Nagaland and former Governor of Indian state of Himachal Pradesh
- Shikiho Sema (b. 1946), Former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
- Kihoto Hollohon (1932–2021), Politician from Ghaspani-2 Assembly constituency
- Scato Swu (1924–2014), Former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament from Nagaland.
- Tokheho Yepthomi (b. 1956), Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
- H. Khekiho Zhimomi (1946–2015), Former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
- Jacob Zhimomi (b. 1980), Present Cabinet Minister For PHE & Cooperation in Nagaland Legislative Assembly
Zeliangrong Naga
Naga politicians from Manipur
Anāl Naga
- B.D. Behring (b. 1946), Former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Lamkang Naga
Mao Naga
Maram Naga
Maring Naga
- W Morung Makunga (b. 1955), former Minister in Manipur Legislative Assembly
- D Korungthang (b. 1961), former Minister in Manipur Legislative Assembly
Poumai Naga
- Soso Lorho (1939–2018), Former Minister in Manipur Legislative Assembly
- D D Thaisii (b. 1962), Former Minister in Manipur Legislative Assembly.
- J Kumo Sha (b. 1982), Member of Manipur Legislative Assembly representing Karong Constituency.
Tangkhul Naga
Zeliangrong Naga
- Mani Charenamei (b. 1959), Former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
- Dinganglung Gangmei (b. 1979), Chairman of Hill Area Committee in Manipur Legislative Assembly
- Gaikhangam Gangmei (b. 1950), Congress Working Committee member and former Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur
- Gangmumei Kamei (1939–2017), Founder of Federal Party of Manipur
- Samuel Jendai Kamei (b. 1959), politician who represented Tamenglong Assembly constituency from 1995–2002 and 2017–2020.
- Meijinlung Kamson (b. 1939), Former Union Minister of State for Home Affairs
- Awangbow Newmai (born 1968), Cabinet Minister for Water Resources of Manipur
- Kikhonbou Newmai, Former Member of Manipur Legislative Assembly
- Janghemlung Panmei (b. 1977), Member of Manipur Legislative Assembly representing Tamenglong Assembly constituency
Naga politicians from Arunachal Pradesh
Nocte Naga
Tangsa Naga
Tutsa Naga
Wancho Naga
Naga politicians from Assam
Zeme Naga
Naga politicians from Myanmar (Burma)
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: List of Chief Ministers (CM) of Nagaland. mapsofindia.com.
