Noke Wangnao

Noke Wangnao (1937 – 28 August 2023), also known as Papa Noke, was an Indian politician from Nagaland. He was elected to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly nine times from the Tapi Assembly constituency in 1974, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1989, 2003, 2013, 2018, and 2023.[1] He had served as minister of various departments in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly[2] and also as an advisor for social welfare to the chief minister of Nagaland.[3]

Noke Wangnao
Member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly
In office
2013–2023
Preceded byLanpha
Personal details
Born1937 (1937)
Died (aged 86)
Chümoukedima, Nagaland, India
NationalityIndian
Political partyNationalist Democratic Progressive Party (2018–2023)
Naga People's Front (2003–2018)
Parent
  • Monyao (father)

Death

Wangnao died at Chümoukedima's Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research on 28 August 2023, at the age of 86.[4]

References

  1. "Tapi Assembly". Result University. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  2. "Oldest Nagaland assembly member Noke Wangnao passes away". Hindustan Times. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  3. "Advisors to Chief Minister". Nagaland govt state portal. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  4. "Nagaland's senior most legislator Noke Wangnao no more". Eastern Mirror. 28 August 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
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