W. Chingang Konyak Explained

W. Chingang Konyak (born 1963)^[1] is an Indian politician from Nagaland. He is an MLA from Wakching Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribe community, in Mon District. He won the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election, representing Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party.^{[2] [3]}

Early life and education

Konyak is from Wakching, Mon District, Nagaland. He is the son of P. Weching Konyak. He completed his graduation in 1992 at Dimapur. His wife is a government employee.

Career

Konyak won from Wakching Assembly constituency representing Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party in the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election. He polled 9,166 votes and defeated his nearest rival, M. Honang Jess of the National People's Party, by a margin of 2,733 votes.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: W Chingang Konyak(NDPP):Constituency- WAKCHING (ST)(MON) - Affidavit Information of Candidate: . 2024-11-09 . www.myneta.info.
2. Web site: 2023-03-02 . Nagaland Assembly Election results 2023: Check full list of winners . 2024-11-09 . The Indian Express . en.
3. Web site: 2023-03-02 . Nagaland Election Results 2023: Full List of Winners . 2024-11-09 . Financialexpress . en.
4. Web site: W Chingang Konyak in Nagaland Assembly Elections 2023 . 2024-11-09 . News18 . en.
5. Web site: 2023-03-02 . Nagaland Election Results 2023: Check full list of constituency-wise winners . 2024-11-09 . India Today . en.