Nuklutoshi
Nuklutoshi Longkumer (born 1967)[1] is an Indian politician from Nagaland.[2] He is a three time MLA from Arkakong Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribes, in Mokokchung District. He won the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election, representing National People's Party.[3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Nuklutoshi is from Arkakong, Mokokchung District, Nagaland. He is the son of late Suzutemjen. He completed his B.Sc. in 1994 at a college affiliated with Manipur University.[1]
Career
[edit]Nuklutoshi won from Arkakong Assembly constituency representing the National People's Party in the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election. He polled 9,387 votes and defeated his nearest rival and sitting MLA, Imnatiba of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, by a margin of 3,029 votes.[5] He became an MLA for the first time winning the 2008 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election representing Naga People's Front. In 2008, he polled 9,035 votes and defeating his nearest rival, Takatiba Masa Ao of the Indian National Congress, by a margin of 580 votes.[6] He retained the seat for NPF, in the 2013 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election, again beating Masa Ao of the Congress, by a margin of 1,450 votes. However, he lost the 2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election to Imnatiba, by 793 votes.[7] He regained the seat and became an MLA for the third time in the 2023 Assembly election.[4][8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Nuklutoshi(NPP):Constituency- ARKAKONG (ST)(MOKOKCHUNG) – Affidavit Information of Candidate". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ Digital Desk, Northeast Live (23 February 2023). "Arkakong Constituency & Candidates contesting the 2023 Assembly Elections". Northeast Live. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Nagaland Assembly Election results 2023: Check full list of winners". The Indian Express. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Members of Nagaland Legislative Assembly | Nagaland State Portal". nagaland.gov.in. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Nagaland election result 2023: Full list of winners constituency-wise". Hindustan Times. 2 March 2023.
- ^ "Arkakong Election Result: अरकाकोंग (ST) सीट पर NPP के नुक्लूतोशी जीते, NDPP के इम्नातिबा को हराया". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2 March 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Nagaland Election: Arkakong Assembly constituency result 2023". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "GENERAL ELECTION TO VIDHAN SABHA TRENDS & RESULT MARCH-2023". results.eci.gov.in.