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. In 1974, the strength of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly was increased to the present strength of 60 members.[1]

Legislative Assembly of Nagaland
13th Legislative Assembly of Nagaland
Type
Type
Term limits
5 years
Leadership
Speaker
Sharingain Longkümer, NDPP
since 07 February 2020
Leader of the House
(Chief Minister)
Deputy Leader of the House
(Deputy Chief Minister)
Leader of the Opposition
Structure
Seats60
Political groups
Government (34)
  •   NDPP (20)
  •   BJP (12)
  •   IND (2)

Opposition (25)

Vacant (1)

  •   Vacant (1)
Elections
First past the post
Last election
27 February 2018
Meeting place
Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Kohima, Nagaland, India-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 the Legislative Assembly

As of the state elections in 2018, these are the Members of the Legislative Assembly :

No. Constituency Reserved Member[2] Party
1 Dimapur-I None H. Tovihoto Ayemi Bharatiya Janata Party
2 Dimapur-II ST Moatoshi Longkumer Naga People's Front
3 Dimapur-III Azheto Zhimomi Naga People's Front
4 Ghaspani-I N. Jacob Zhimomi Bharatiya Janata Party
5 Ghaspani-II Zhaleo Rio Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
6 Tenning N. R. Zeliang Naga People's Front
7 Peren T.R. Zeliang Naga People's Front
8 Western Angami Keneizhakho Nakhro Naga People's Front
9 Kohima Town Dr. 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
12 Tseminyu R. Khing Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
13 Pughoboto Y. Vikheho Swu Naga People's Front
14 Southern Angami I Vikho-O Yhoshu Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
15 Southern Angami II Zale Neikha Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
16 Pfutsero Neiba Kronu Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
17 Chizami Kezhienyi Khalo Naga People's Front
18 Chazouba Chotisuh Sazo Naga People's Front
19 Phek Kuzholuzo Nienu Naga People's Front
20 Meluri Yitachu Naga People's Front
21 Tuli Amenba Yaden Naga People's Front
22 Arkakong Imnatiba Jamir National People's Party
23 Impur Dr. Imtiwapang Aier Naga People's Front
24 Angetyongpang Tongpang Ozukum Independent
25 Mongoya Ngangshi K Ao Naga People's Front
26 Aonglenden Imtikumzuk Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
27 Mokokchung Town Metsubo Jamir Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
28 Koridang Imkong L. Imchen Bharatiya Janata Party
29 Jangpetkong Longrineken Bharatiya Janata Party
30 Alongtaki Temjen Imna Along Bharatiya Janata Party
31 Akuluto Kazheto Kinim Bharatiya Janata Party
32 Atoizu Picto Naga People's Front
33 Suruhoto H. Khehovi Bharatiya Janata Party
34 Aghunato Pukhayi Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
35 Zunheboto K. Tokugha Sukhalu Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
36 Satakha G. Kaito Aye Janata Dal (United)
37 Tyui Yanthungo Patton Bharatiya Janata Party
38 Wokha Dr. Chumben Murry Naga People's Front
39 Sanis Mhathung Yanthan Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
40 Bhandari Mmhonlumo Kikon Bharatiya Janata Party
41 Tizit P. Paiwang Konyak Bharatiya Janata Party
42 Wakching Y. M. Yolow Naga People's Front
43 Tapi Noke Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
44 Phomching Pohwang Konyak Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
45 Tehok C. L. John Naga People's Front
46 Mon Town N. Thongwang Konyak Naga People's Front
47 Aboi Eshak Konyak Naga People's Front
48 Moka E. E. Pangteang Naga People's Front
49 Tamlu B. S. Nganlang Naga People's Front
50 Longleng S. Pangnyu Phom Bharatiya Janata Party
51 Noksen C. M. Chang Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
52 Longkhim Chare Muthingnyuba Sangtam Naga People's Front
53 Tuensang Sadar I Toyang Chang Naga People's Front
54 Tuensang Sadar II Kejong Chang Naga People's Front
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
58 Shamator Chessore Toshi Wungtung Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
59 Seyochung Sitimi V. Kashiho Sangtam Bharatiya Janata Party
60 Pungro Kiphire T Yangseo Sangtam Independent

See also

References
  1. Nagaland legislativebodiesinindia.nic.in.
  2. "Nagaland General Legislative Election 2018 - Nagaland - Election Commission of India". eci.gov.in. Retrieved 29 December 2020.

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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