# 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
* S. Supongmeren Jamir (b. 1963), Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Nagaland
* 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. Bashangmongba Chang (b. 1979), Cabinet Minister in Government of Nagaland
* P. Chuba Chang (1965–2013), Member of State Legislative Assembly of Nagaland from 1998 to 2003

### Konyak Naga

* C. L. John (b. 1966), Cabinet Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate change
* 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

* Achumbemo Kikon (b. 1976), Politician from Bhandari Assembly constituency
* 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), Former Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha representing Outer Manipur
* N. Kayisii (1966–2025), 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), Present Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha representing Outer Manipur Constituency.
* 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)

* Thet 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)