Nagaland Legislative Assembly

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Legislative Assembly of Nagaland
13th Legislative Assembly of Nagaland
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Term limits
5 years
Leadership
Speaker
Sharingain Longkümer, NDPP
since 07 February 2020
Deputy Speaker
T. Yangseo Sangtam, Independent
since 19 March 2022
Leader of the House
(Chief Minister)
Deputy Leader of the House
(Deputy Chief Minister)
Leader of the Opposition
Vacant, None
since 8 March 2018
Structure
Seats60
India Nagaland Vidhan Sabha 2022.svg
Political groups
Government (60)
UDA (60)
  •   NDPP (42)[1]
  •   BJP (12)
  •   NPF (4)
  •   IND (2)
Elections
First past the post
Last election
27 February 2018
Next election
February 2023
Meeting place
Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Kohima, Nagaland, India-797001.
Website
Nagaland Legislative Assembly

Nagaland Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Indian state of Nagaland. Nagaland became a state of India on 1 December 1963 and after election in January 1964, the first Nagaland Legislative Assembly was formed on 11 February 1964.[2] In 1974, the strength of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly was increased to the present strength of 60 members.[3]

There is no nominated member in the House, all the members are elected on the basis of adult franchise from single-seat constituencies. The normal tenure of the House is five years unless dissolved sooner. The seat of the Legislative Assembly is Kohima, the capital of Nagaland.

Members of Legislative Assembly

These are the Members of the Legislative Assembly

No. Constituency Name Party Remarks
1 Dimapur-I H. Tovihoto Ayemi Bharatiya Janata Party
2 Dimapur-II Moatoshi Longkümer Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
3 Dimapur-III Azheto Zhimomi Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
4 Ghaspani-1 N. Jacob Zhimomi Bharatiya Janata Party
5 Ghaspani-2 Zhaleo Rio Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
6 Tenning Namri Nchang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
7 Peren T.R. Zeliang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
8 Western Angami Keneizhakho Nakhro Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
9 Kohima Town Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
10 Northern Angami-I Khriehu Liezietsü Naga People's Front
11 Northern Angami II Neiphiu Rio Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
12 Tseminyü R. Khing Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
13 Pughoboto Y. Vikheho Swü Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
14 Southern Angami I Medo Yhokha Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Won in 2021 bypoll necessitated after the death of Vikho-o Yhoshü
15 Southern Angami II Zale Neikha Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
16 Pfütsero Neiba Kronu Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
17 Chizami Kezhienyi Khalo Naga People's Front
18 Chozuba Chotisüh Sazo Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
19 Phek Küzholüzo Nienü Naga People's Front
20 Meluri Yitachu Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
21 Tuli Amenba Yaden Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
22 Arkakong Imnatiba Jamir Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPP to NDPP[4]
23 Impur Dr. Imtiwapang Aier Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
24 Angetyongpang Tongpang Ozüküm Independent
25 Mongoya Ngangshi K Ao Naga People's Front
26 Aonglenden Sharingain Longkumer Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Won in 2019 bypoll necessitated after the death of Imtikumzuk Longkumer
27 Mokokchung Town Metsübo Jamir Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
28 Koridang Imkong L. Imchen Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
29 Jangpetkong Longrineken Bharatiya Janata Party
30 Alongtaki Temjen Imma Along Bharatiya Janata Party
31 Akuluto Kazheto Kinim Bharatiya Janata Party
32 Atoizu Picto Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
33 Suruhoto H. Khehovi Bharatiya Janata Party
34 Aghunato Pukhayi Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
35 Zünheboto K. Tokugha Sukhalu Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
36 Satakha G. Kaito Aye Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched From JD(U) to NDPP[5]
37 Tyüi Yanthungo Patton Bharatiya Janata Party
38 Wokha Dr. Chümben Murry Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
39 Sanis Mhathung Yanthan Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
40 Bhandari Mmhonlümo Kikon Bharatiya Janata Party
41 Tizit P. Paiwang Konyak Bharatiya Janata Party
42 Wakching Y. M. Yolow Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
43 Tapi Noke Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
44 Phomching Pohwang Konyak Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
45 Tehok C. L. John Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
46 Mon Town N. Thongwang Konyak Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
47 Aboi Eshak Konyak Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
48 Moka E. E. Pangteang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
49 Tamlu B. S. Nganlang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
50 Longleng S. Pangnyu Phom Bharatiya Janata Party
51 Noksen H. Chuba Chang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Won in 2021 bypoll necessitated after the death of C. M. Chang
52 Longkhim Chare Muthingnyuba Sangtam Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
53 Tuensang Sadar-1 Toyang Chang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
54 Tuensang Sadar-2 Kejong Chang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[1]
55 Tobu N. Bongkhao Konyak Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
56 Noklak H. Haiying Bharatiya Janata Party
57 Thonoknyu L. Khumo Khiamniungan Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched From NPP to NDPP[4]
58 Shamator Chessore Keoshu Yimchunger Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Won in 2021 bypoll necessitated after the death of Toshi Wungtung
59 Seyochung Sitimi V. Kashiho Sangtam Bharatiya Janata Party
60 Pungro Kiphire T. Yangseo Sangtam Independent Won in 2021 bypoll necessitated after the death of T. Torechu

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v "21 out of 25 MLAs of Naga People's Front join NDPP in Nagaland". Deccan Herald. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Nagaland Legislative Assembly". webtest.nagaland.gov.in. Retrieved 28 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Nagaland legislativebodiesinindia.nic.in.
  4. ^ a b "Two NPP MLAs join ruling NDPP in Nagaland". Business Standard India. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Lone JD(U) MLA Kaito G Aye Joins Ruling NDPP in Nagaland". News18. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2022.

Further reading

  • Murry, Khochamo Chonzamo (2007). Naga Legislative Assembly and its Speakers, New Delhi: Mittal Publications, ISBN 81-8324-126-3

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