K. Tokugha Sukhalu
K. Tokugha Sukhalu (born 1955)[1] is an Indian politician from Nagaland. He is an MLA from Zunheboto Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribe community, in Zunheboto District. He won the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election, representing Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party. He is an advisor to the Nagaland government on food and civil supply, and legal metrology.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Sukhalu is from Zunheboto, Nagaland. He is the son of late Kawoto. He completed his M.A. in 1977 at North Eastern Hill University, Shillong.[1] He is formerly with the Indian Administrative Service.
Career
[edit]Sukhalu won from Zunheboto Assembly constituency representing Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party in the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election. He polled 15,921 votes and defeated his nearest rival, Akavi Sumi of the Naga People's Front, by a margin of 3,061 votes.[3] Earlier in 2021, he was advisor to the government on school education.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "K Tokugha Sukhalu(NDPP):Constituency- ZUNHEBOTO (ST)(ZUNHEBOTO) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "Advisors to Chief Minister | Nagaland State Portal". nagaland.gov.in. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "K Tokugha Sukhalu in Nagaland Assembly Elections 2023". News18. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "K. Tokugha Sukhalu IAS (Rtd) Advisor School Education Government of Nagaland". MorungExpress. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "Advisor Urges To Shun 'proxy Culture' - Eastern Mirror". easternmirrornagaland.com. 30 December 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2024.