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Tongpang Ozüküm

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Tongpang Ozüküm (born 1980)[1] is an Indian politician from Nagaland. He is a two time member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Angetyongpang Assembly constituency. He was a minister of Housing and Mechanical in Fourth Neiphiu Rio ministry from 2018.[2][3] In 2023, he was appointed as adviser to Water Resources Department.

Early life and education

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Ozukum is from Angetyongpang, Mokokchung District, Nagaland. He is the son of late Temsulepden. He completed his Bachelors degree in arts in 2003 at Kohima College, which is affiliated with Nagaland University. His wife is in the government service in the education department.[1]

Career

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Ozukum first became an MLA winning the 2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election as an independent candidate from Angetyongpang Assembly constituency. He polled 4,607 and defeated his nearest rival, Alemtemshi Jamir of NDPP, by a margin of 450 votes.[4][5] In 2023, he joined Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party and retained the seat in the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election representing NDPP.[6] In 2023, he polled 8,046 votes and defeated his nearest rival, K. Wati, an independent candidate, by a margin of 2,220 votes.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Tongpang Ozukum (NDPP):Constituency- Angetyongpang (ST) (Mokokchung) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Nagaland: Neiphiu Rio takes CM oath, cabinet moves to rename Indira stadium". The Indian Express. 9 March 2018.
  3. ^ "All About Neiphiu Rio, Nagaland's Chief Minister For Fourth Term". NDTV. 8 March 2018.
  4. ^ "Tongpang Ozukum in Nagaland Assembly Elections 2023". News18. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Nagaland Election: Angetyongpang Assembly constituency result 2023". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  6. ^ Digital Desk, Northeast Live (23 February 2023). "Angetyongpang Constituency & Candidates contesting the 2023 Assembly Elections". Northeast Live. Retrieved 5 November 2024.
  7. ^ "Nagaland Assembly Election results 2023: Check full list of winners". The Indian Express. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 5 November 2024.