Kohima Municipal Council

The Kohima Municipal Council is the local council of Kohima.[1] The council has 19 members from 19 Municipal Wards.

Kohima Municipal Council
1st Kohima Municipal Council
History
Founded1956 (1956)
Leadership
Chairperson
Deputy Chairperson
Administrator
T. Lanusenla Longkümer
Structure
Seats19
Political groups
  Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (13)
  National People's Party (3)
  IND (3)
Length of term
5 years
Elections
First-past-the-post
Last election
26 June 2024
Next election
2029
Website
Kohima Municipal Council

It was initially known as Kohima Town Committee (KTC) and had eight wards and four Government nominees.[2] Yusuf Ali was the first Ex-Officio Chairman and Dr. Neilhouzhü Kire was the first Vice-Chairman (1957–1967). In 1982, John Bosco Jasokie was elected as its first chairman.[2] It became a Municipal Council in 2005 with 19 elected councillors. As of 2021 it is still in a transitional stage without full powers transferred.[3]

Current councillors

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List of council members

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The council members for the 2024–29 tenure are:[4]

Ward Member Political party
Ward 1 Kelhousenuo Khruomo Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Ward 2 Avilie Rio Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Ward 3 Ruokuovolie Rutsa Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Ward 4 Zeneivonuo Nakhro Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Ward 5 Vimhalie Pienyü Independent
Ward 6 Thenuso-ü Sekhose Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Ward 7 Kazheli Tungoe Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Ward 8 Thejavizo Phillip Solo Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Ward 9 Kekhrieselhou Angami Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Ward 10 Kevinei-ü Sekhose Independent
Ward 11 Neibodzelie Solo Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Ward 12 Ahelie Theyo Independent
Ward 13 K. Asangla Jamir Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Ward 14 Vizokhoto George Kirha National People's Party
Ward 15 Ketousie Khamo Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Ward 16 Ane-ü Khaming National People's Party
Ward 17 Khrielievi Chüsi Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Ward 18 Neikhozo Suokhrie Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Ward 19 Medoviu Martin Suohu National People's Party

References

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  1. ^ "Directorate of Municipal Affairs". Municipal Affairs Nagaland. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Newsletter for KMC website". Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Brief History of Kohima Municipal Council". kmc.nagaland.gov.in. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  4. ^ "Winners of Kohima Municipal Election 2024". Nagaland Tribune. 29 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
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