List of Naga politicians

The following is a list of prominent politicians belonging to the Naga people.

Naga politicians from Nagaland

Angami Naga

• Kevichüsa Angami (1903–1990),Former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Nagaland (1989–1990)
• John Bosco Jasokie (died 2005), Former Chief Minister of Nagaland (1975; 1980–1982)
• Vizol Koso (1914–2008), First Naga pilot (Royal Indian Air Force during World War II) and Chief Minister of Nagaland (1974–1975; 1977–1980)
• Rokonicha Kuotsü (1946–2019), former Minister and Member of Legislative Assembly of Nagaland from Ghaspani-2 Assembly constituency in 1974, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1998 and 2003
• Salhoutuonuo Kruse (b. 1966), The first woman to be elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly and First Woman Cabinet Minister of Nagaland
• Khriehu Liezietsu (b. 1966), Former Parliamentary Secretary and MLA from Northern Angami-I Assembly constituency
• Shürhozelie Liezietsu (b. 1936),Former Chief Minister of Nagaland (22 February 2017 – 19 July 2017)
• Thepfülo-u Nakhro (1913–1986),Former Chief Minister of Nagaland (1966–1969)
• Zale Neikha (b. 1976), Former Adviser for YR&S member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from the Southern Angami-II Assembly constituency
• Kiyanilie Peseyie (1941–2017), Former Speaker of Nagaland
• Viswesül Pusa (1954–2017), Former Cabinet Minister and Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 1993 to 2013
• Tseilhoutuo Rhütso (b. 1975), Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Kohima Town Assembly constituency
• Neiphiu Rio (b. 1950), Present and Five-time Chief Minister of Nagaland and former Member of Parliament of the Lok Sabha
• Zhaleo Rio (b. 1953), Adviser for Urban Development & Municipal Affairs and MLA from Ghaspani-2 Assembly constituency
• Vizadel Sakhrie (1943–1995), Former Minister of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
• Rano M. Shaiza (1928–2015), First women Parliamentarian from Nagaland
• Vikho-o Yhoshü (1952–2019), Former Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly

Ao Naga

• P. Shilu Ao (1916–1988), First Chief Minister of the Indian state of Nagaland
• Imkong L Imchen (b. 1950), Adviser IPR and Soil and water Conservation and Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly
• C. Apok Jamir (b. 1961), Former Parliamentary secretary Nagaland and former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
• Metsübo Jamir (b. 1959), Cabinet Minister for Rural Development and SIRD Nagaland from Mokokchung Town Assembly constituency
• Imchalemba (b. 1939), Former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
• S. C. Jamir (b. 1931), Former Chief Minister of the Indian state of Nagaland and former Governor of Indian states of Gujarat Goa Maharashtra and Odisha
• Imtikümzük Longkümer (1967–2018), Politician from Aonglenden Assembly constituency
• Sharingain Longkümer (b. 1981), Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly
• T. Tali (1943–2020), Member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Tuli Assembly constituency in 1977, 1987, 1993, 1998 and 2003
• Temjen Imna Along Longkümer (b. 1980), State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party of Nagaland and Cabinet Minister for Tourism Nagaland
• Tongpang Ozüküm (b. 1981), Adviser for Water Resources and Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Angetyongpang Assembly constituency

Chakhesang Naga

• K. G. Kenye (b. 1960), Cabinet Minister for Power in Nagaland and Former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Nagaland
• Neiba Kronu (b. 1967), Former Cabinet Minister in Nagaland Legislative Assembly
• Küzholüzo Nienü (b. 1966), Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly
• Vamüzo Phesao (1938–2000), Chief Minister of Nagaland (1990–1992)
• Chotisüh Sazo (b. 1962), Former Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
• Lhüthiprü Vasa (d. 1993), Former Minister of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
• Mülhüpra Vero (1934–2020), First Naga member of parliament

Chang Naga

• C. M. Chang (1942–2020), Former Cabinet Minister of Nagaland and Former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
• H. Chuba Chang (b. 1951), Former Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly
• Kejong Chang (b. 1934), Oldest Member of State Legislative Assembly in India.
• P. Chuba Chang (1965–2013), Member of State Legislative Assembly of Nagaland from 1998 to 2003

Konyak Naga

• Chingwang Konyak (b. 1943), Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (1980–1984)
• N. Bongkhao Konyak (b. 1977), Politician from Tobu constituency
• Phangnon Konyak (b. 1978), Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (2022–present)
• P. Paiwang Konyak (b. 1977), Cabinet Minister for Health and Family Welfare in Nagaland Legislative Assembly
• Noke Wangnao (b. 1948), Adviser & Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly
• W. Wangyuh (b. 1963), Former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha

Lotha Naga

• Mmhonlümo Kikon (b. 1978), Politician from Bhandari Assembly constituency
• Khyomo Lotha (b. 1940), Former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
• T. M. Lotha (1951/1952–2020), Politician from Wokha Assembly constituency
• Yanthungo Patton (b. 1957), Present Home and Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland

Phom Naga

• S. Pangnyu Phom (b. 1964), Former Cabinet Minister in Nagaland Legislative Assembly

Pochury Naga

• Yitachu (b. 1967), Former Cabinet Minister of Nagaland Legislative Assembly

Sangtam Naga

• K. Asungba Sangtam, (b. 1945), Former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
• Kashiho Sangtam (b. 1961), Former Cabinet Minister in Nagaland Legislative Assembly

Sümi Naga

• Y. Hewoto Awomi (b. 1953), Former politician from Dimapur-II Assembly constituency
• G. Kaito Aye (b. 1953), Present Cabinet Minister for Road & Bridges in Nagaland Legislative Assembly
• K. L. Chishi (b. 1944), Former Chief Minister of Nagaland
• Hokishe Sema (1931–2007), Former Chief Minister of Indian state of Nagaland and former Governor of Indian state of Himachal Pradesh
• Shikiho Sema (b. 1946), Former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
• Kihoto Hollohon (1932–2021), Politician from Ghaspani-2 Assembly constituency
• Scato Swu (1924–2014), Former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament from Nagaland.
• Tokheho Yepthomi (b. 1956), Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
• H. Khekiho Zhimomi (1946–2015), Former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
• Jacob Zhimomi (b. 1980), Present Cabinet Minister For PHE & Cooperation in Nagaland Legislative Assembly

Zeliangrong Naga

• T. R. Zeliang (b. 1952), Former Chief Minister of Nagaland and Present Deputy chief minister of Nagaland
• Neiba Ndang (b. 1954), Former Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly
• Vatsu Meru, Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly from 2003–2008

Naga politicians from Manipur

Anāl Naga

• B.D. Behring (b. 1946), Former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha

Lamkang Naga

• Olish Shilshi (b. 1977), Member of Manipur Legislative Assembly

Mao Naga

• Losii Dikho (born 1966), Served as Cabinet Minister for PHE Manipur from 2017–2022
• Lorho S. Pfoze (b. 1960), Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha representing Outer Manipur
• N. Kayisii (b. 1966), National People's Party legislative leader in Manipur Assembly

Maram Naga

• Francis Ngajokpa, (b. 1964), Former Minister in Manipur Legislative Assembly.

Maring Naga

• W Morung Makunga (b. 1955), former Minister in Manipur Legislative Assembly
• D Korungthang (b. 1961), former Minister in Manipur Legislative Assembly

Poumai Naga

• Soso Lorho (1939–2018), Former Minister in Manipur Legislative Assembly
• D D Thaisii (b. 1962), Former Minister in Manipur Legislative Assembly.
• J Kumo Sha (b. 1982), Member of Manipur Legislative Assembly representing Karong Constituency.

Tangkhul Naga

• Alfred Kan-Ngam Arthur (b. 1976), Congress politician who represented Ukhrul Assembly constituency from 2017 to 2022
• Rishang Keishing (1920–2017), Served as Chief Minister of Manipur from 1980 to 1988 and from 1994 to 1997
• Leishiyo Keishing (b. 1974), Member of Manipur Legislative Assembly from Phungyar Assembly constituency
• Ram Muivah (b. 1960), Member of Manipur Legislative Assembly representing Ukhrul Assembly constituency
• Yaronsho Ngalung (b.1978), Caretaker Chairman of Autonomous District Council of Ukhrul
• Hangmila Shaiza (1920–1997), First Naga woman legislator
• Yangmaso Shaiza (1923–1984), Served as the fourth Chief Minister of Manipur and the first from the hill regions to hold the post
• MK Preshow Shimray (b. 1966), former deputy speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly
• Khashim Vashum (b. 1964), Cabinet Minister in Manipur Legislative Assembly

Zeliangrong Naga

• Mani Charenamei (b. 1959), Former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
• Dinganglung Gangmei (b. 1979), Chairman of Hill Area Committee in Manipur Legislative Assembly
• Gaikhangam Gangmei (b. 1950), Congress Working Committee member and former Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur
• Gangmumei Kamei (1939–2017), Founder of Federal Party of Manipur
• Samuel Jendai Kamei (b. 1959), politician who represented Tamenglong Assembly constituency from 1995–2002 and 2017–2020.
• Meijinlung Kamson (b. 1939), Former Union Minister of State for Home Affairs
• Awangbow Newmai (born 1968), Cabinet Minister for Water Resources of Manipur
• Kikhonbou Newmai, Former Member of Manipur Legislative Assembly
• Janghemlung Panmei (b. 1977), Member of Manipur Legislative Assembly representing Tamenglong Assembly constituency

Naga politicians from Arunachal Pradesh

Nocte Naga

• Wangki Lowang (b. 1962), Cabinet Minister in Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
• Wangcha Rajkumar (1965–2007), Former Member of parliament from Arunachal Pradesh
• James Lowangcha Wanglat (b. 1950), Former Cabinet Minister in Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
• Wanglin Lowangdong (b. 1956), Member of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
• Wanglam Sawin (b. 1969), Member of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
• Tirong Aboh (1978–2019), Member of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly from 2014–19
• Chakat Aboh (b. 1974), Member of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
• T. L. Rajkumar, Former Member of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly

Tangsa Naga

• Kamlung Mossang (b. 1962), Cabinet Minister in Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
• Setong Sena (1964–2015), Former Speaker of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
• Laisam Simai (b. 1975), Member of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
• Phosum Khimhun (b. 1960), Member of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly

Tutsa Naga

• Tesam Pongte (b.1976), Member of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
• Wangnia Pongte (1953–2013), Former Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly

Wancho Naga

• Noksong Boham (1948–2019), Former Minister in Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
• Newlai Tingkhatra (1953–2014), Former Cabinet Minister in Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
• Honchun Ngandam (b. 1966), Cabinet Minister in Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
• Tanpho Wangnaw (b. 1966), Member of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
• Gabriel Denwang Wangsu (b. 1962), Member of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly

Naga politicians from Myanmar (Burma)

• Htet Naung (b. 1984), Parliamentarian representing Lahe Township in Pyithu Hluttaw (House of Representatives)

• Kyaw Htay (b. 1977), Parliamentarian representing Leshi Township in Pyithu Hluttaw (House of Representatives)

• Min Naing (b. 1963), Parliamentarian representing Sagaing Region 12 in Amyotha Hluttaw (House of Nationalities)

• Won Hla (b. 1978), Parliamentarian representing Nanyun Township in Pyithu Hluttaw (House of Representatives)

See also

• List of Naga people