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Hekhani Jakhlau becomes first woman to be elected to Nagaland Assembly

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02 Mar 2023 14:34 IST

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Hekani Jakhalu NDPP Nagaland — NDPP leader Hekani Jakhalu. Jakhalu becomes the first woman from Nagaland to become MLA after winning from the Dimapur-III constituency in the 2023 Assembly elections

Kohima: Hekhani Jakhalu created history on Thursday by becoming the first woman to be elected to the Nagaland Assembly, officials said.

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Jakhalu, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) candidate for the Dimapur III seat defeated her nearest rival Azheto Zhimomi of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) by 1,536 votes, the Election Commission of India, said.

Four women candidates - Hekhani Jakhaulu, Salhoutuo Kruse, Hukali Sema and Rosy Thompson - contested the Nagaland Assembly election this time.

Salhoutuo Kruse of NDPP is leading from Western Angami seat and BJP's Hukali Sema is also leading from Atoizu constituency as per EC website.

Election Commission of India Nagaland NDPP Hekhani Jakhlau first woman to be elected to the Nagaland Assembly Dimapur III seat Salhoutuo Kruse

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