Nagaland Legislative Assembly

The 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.[3] In 1974, the strength of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly was increased to the present strength of 60 members.[4]

Nagaland Legislative Assembly
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 (56)
UDA (56)
  •   NDPP (38)
  •   BJP (13)
  •   NPF (4)
  •   IND (2)

Vacant (4)

Elections
First past the post
Last election
27 February 2018
Next election
27 February 2023
Meeting place
Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Kohima, Nagaland 797001
Website
Nagaland Legislative Assembly

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

The following are the Members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly:

No. Constituency Name Party Remarks
Dimapur District
1 Dimapur I H. Tovihoto Ayemi Bharatiya Janata Party
2 Dimapur II Moatoshi Longkümer Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]
Chümoukedima District and Dimapur District
3 Dimapur III Azheto Zhimomi Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]
Chümoukedima District and Niuland District
4 Ghaspani I N. Jacob Zhimomi Bharatiya Janata Party
Chümoukedima District
5 Ghaspani II Zhaleo Rio Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Peren District
6 Tening Namri Nchang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
7 Peren T. R. Zeliang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]
Kohima District
8 Western Angami Keneizhakho Nakhro Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]
9 Kohima Town Neikiesalie Nicky Kire Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
10 Northern Angami I Khriehu Liezietsu Naga People's Front
11 Northern Angami II Neiphiu Rio Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Tseminyü District
12 Tseminyü R. Khing Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Zünheboto District
13 Pughoboto Y. Vikheho Swü Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]
Kohima District
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
Phek District
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[5]
19 Phek Kuzholuzo Nienu Naga People's Front
20 Meluri Yitachu Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]
Mokokchung District
21 Tuli Vacant resigned
22 Arkakong Imnatiba Jamir Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]
23 Impur Imtiwapang Aier Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]
24 Angetyongpang Tongpang Ozüküm Independent politician
25 Mongoya Ngangshi K. Ao Naga People's Front
26 Aonglenden Sharingain Longkümer Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
27 Mokokchung Town Metsübo Jamir Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
28 Koridang Imkong L. Imchen Vacant Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]and then resigned[6] and joined BJP[7]
29 Jangpetkong Longrineken Bharatiya Janata Party
30 Alongtaki Temjen Imna Along Bharatiya Janata Party
Zünheboto District
31 Akuluto Kazheto Kinimi Bharatiya Janata Party
32 Atoizu Picto Shohe Vacant Switched from NPF to NDPP[5] and resigned
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[8]
Wokha District
37 Tyüi Yanthungo Patton Bharatiya Janata Party
38 Wokha Chümben Mürry Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]
39 Sanis Mhathung Yanthan Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
40 Bhandari Mmhonlümo Kikon Bharatiya Janata Party
Mon District
41 Tizit P. Paiwang Konyak Bharatiya Janata Party
42 Wakching Y. M. Yollow Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]
43 Tapi Noke Wangnao 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[5]
46 Mon Town N. Thongwang Konyak Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]
47 Aboi Eshak Konyak Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]
48 Moka E. E. Pangteang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]
Longleng District
49 Tamlu B. S. Nganlang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]
50 Longleng S. Pangnyu Phom Bharatiya Janata Party
Tuensang District
51 Noksen H. Chuba Chang Bharatiya Janata 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[5]
53 Tuensang Sadar I Toyang Chang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]
54 Tuensang Sadar II Kejong Chang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Switched from NPF to NDPP[5]
Mon District
55 Tobu N. Bongkhao Konyak Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Noklak District
56 Noklak H. Haiying Bharatiya Janata Party
Tuensang District
57 Thonoknyu L. Khumo Khiamniungan Vacant Switched From NPP to NDPP[9] abs and resigned recently
Shamator District
58 Shamator–Chessore Keoshu Yimchunger Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party Won in 2021 bypoll necessitated after the death of Toshi Wungtung
Kiphire District
59 Seyochung–Sitimi V. Kashiho Sangtam Bharatiya Janata Party
60 Pungro–Kiphire T. Yangseo Sangtam Independent politician Won in 2021 bypoll necessitated after the death of T. Torechu

See also

References
  1. "Former Nagaland Minister leaves NDPP".
  2. "3 more MLA resign in Nagaland".
  3. "Nagaland Legislative Assembly". webtest.nagaland.gov.in. Retrieved 28 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Nagaland legislativebodiesinindia.nic.in.
  5. "21 out of 25 MLAs of Naga People's Front join NDPP in Nagaland". Deccan Herald. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  6. "Deflection in Poll bound Nagaland".
  7. "BJP Nagaland: Big jolt to NDPP as MLA Imkong L Imchen quits, ready to join BJP". India Today. 21 January 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  8. "Lone JD(U) MLA Kaito G Aye Joins Ruling NDPP in Nagaland". News18. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  9. "Two NPP MLAs join ruling NDPP in Nagaland". Business Standard India. 21 March 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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