13th Nagaland Assembly

The Thirteenth Legislative Assembly of Nagaland was constituted after the 2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election which was held on 27 February 2018 in 59 out of 60 constituencies for the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland. The scheduled election in Northern Angami II constituency did not take place as the incumbent MLA Neiphiu Rio was declared elected unopposed.

Legislative Assembly of Nagaland
13th Nagaland Assembly
Type
Type
Term limits
5 years
Leadership
Speaker
Sharingain Longkümer, NDPP
since 7 February 2020
Deputy Speaker
T. Yangseo Sangtam
since 19 March 2022
Leader of the House
(Chief Minister)
Deputy Leader of the House
(Deputy Chief Minister)
Leader of the Opposition
Vacant
Structure
Seats60
Political groups
Government (59)
UDA (59)
  •   NDPP (41)
  •   BJP (12)
  •   NPF (4)
  •   IND (2)

Vacant (1)

  •   Vacant (1)[1]
Elections
First past the post
Last election
27 February 2018
Next election
27 February 2023
Meeting place
Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Kohima, Nagaland, India-797001.
Website
Nagaland Legislative Assembly

Notable Members
S.No Position Portrait Name Party Constituency Office Taken
01 Speaker Sharingain Longkümer Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Aonglenden 7 February 2020
02 Deputy Speaker T. Yangseo Sangtam Independent Pungro–Kiphire 19 March 2022
03 Leader of the House Neiphiu Rio Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Northern Angami II 8 March 2018
05 Deputy Leader of the House Yanthungo Patton Bharatiya Janata Party Tyüi 8 March 2018
06 Leader of Opposition Vacant

Members of Legislative Assembly
No. Constituency Name Party Remarks
1 Dimapur I H. Tovihoto Ayemi Bharatiya Janata Party
2 Dimapur II Moatoshi Longkümer Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
3 Dimapur III Azheto Zhimomi Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
4 Ghaspani I N. Jacob Zhimomi Bharatiya Janata Party
5 Ghaspani II Zhaleo Rio Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
6 Tening Namri Nchang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
7 Peren T.R. Zeliang Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
8 Western Angami Keneizhakho Nakhro Naga People's Front
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
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 Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
14 Southern Angami I Vikho-o Yhoshü Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Former Speaker of the Assembly[3]
Medo Yhokha 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 Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
19 Phek Küzholüzo Nienü Naga People's Front
20 Meluri Yitachu Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
21 Tuli Amenba Yaden Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
22 Arkakong Imnatiba Jamir National People's Party Switched from NPP to NDPP[4]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
23 Impur Dr. Imtiwapang Aier Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
24 Angetyongpang Tongpang Ozüküm Independent
25 Mongoya Ngangshi K Ao Naga People's Front
26 Aonglenden Imtikumzuk Longkumer Naga People's Front Former deputy-speaker of the Assembly[5]
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 Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Vacant Resigned[6]
29 Jangpetkong Longrineken Bharatiya Janata Party
30 Alongtaki Temjen Imma Along Bharatiya Janata Party
31 Akuluto Kazheto Kinim Bharatiya Janata Party
32 Atoizu Picto Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
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 Janata Dal (United) Switched From JD(U) to NDPP[7]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
37 Tyüi Yanthungo Patton Bharatiya Janata Party
38 Wokha Dr. Chümben Murry Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
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 Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
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[2]
46 Mon Town N. Thongwang Konyak Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
47 Aboi Eshak Konyak Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
48 Moka E. E. Pangteang Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
49 Tamlu B. S. Nganlang Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
50 Longleng S. Pangnyu Phom Bharatiya Janata Party
51 Noksen C. M. Chang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Won in 2021 bypoll necessitated after the death of C. M. Chang
H. Chuba Chang
52 Longkhim–Chare Muthingnyuba Sangtam Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
53 Tuensang Sadar I Toyang Chang Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
54 Tuensang Sadar II Kejong Chang Naga People's Front Switched from NPF to NDPP[2]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
55 Tobu N. Bongkhao Konyak Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
56 Noklak H. Haiying Bharatiya Janata Party
57 Thonoknyu L. Khumo Khiamniungan National People's Party Switched From NPP to NDPP[4]
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
58 Shamator–Chessore Toshi Wungtung Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Keoshu Yimchunger Won in 2021 bypoll necessitated after the death of Toshi Wungtung
59 Seyochung–Sitimi V. Kashiho Sangtam Bharatiya Janata Party
60 Pungro–Kiphire T. Torechu Naga People's Front Won in 2021 bypoll necessitated after the death of T. Torechu
T. Yangseo Sangtam Independent

See also

References
  1. "Former Nagaland Minister leaves NDPP".
  2. "21 out of 25 MLAs of Naga People's Front join NDPP in Nagaland". Deccan Herald. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  3. Vikho-o Yhoshu elects Speaker of Nagaland Assembly
  4. "Two NPP MLAs join ruling NDPP in Nagaland". Business Standard India. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  5. First-time MLA becomes deputy speaker in Nagaland Assembly
  6. "Deflection in Poll bound Nagaland".
  7. "Lone JD(U) MLA Kaito G Aye Joins Ruling NDPP in Nagaland". News18. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
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