Noke Wangnao Explained

Party:Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (2018–2023)
Naga People's Front (2003–2018)
Father:Monyao
Nationality:Indian
Noke Wangnao
Successor1:Wangpang Konyak
Predecessor1:Lanpha
Term End1:2023
Term Start1:2013
Office1:Member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
Death Place:Chümoukedima, Nagaland, India

Noke Wangnao (1937 – 28 August 2023), also known as Papa Noke, was an Indian politician from Nagaland. He was elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly nine times from the Tapi Assembly constituency in 1974, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1989, 2003, 2013, 2018, and 2023.[1] He had served as minister of various departments in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly[2] and also as an advisor for social welfare to the chief minister of Nagaland.[3]

Death

Wangnao died at Chümoukedima's Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research on 28 August 2023, at the age of 86.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tapi Assembly . 3 June 2022 . Result University.
  2. Web site: 2023-08-28 . Oldest Nagaland assembly member Noke Wangnao passes away . 2023-08-29 . Hindustan Times . en.
  3. Web site: Advisors to Chief Minister . 3 June 2022 . Nagaland govt state portal.
  4. Web site: Nagaland’s senior most legislator Noke Wangnao no more. 28 August 2023. Eastern Mirror. 23 August 2023.