Mhathung Yanthan is an Indian politician from the state of Nagaland, representing the Sanis constituency in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. He is a member of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and has served in the Legislative Assembly since 2018.[1]
Mhathung Yanthan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2018 | |
| Constituency | Sanis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wokha district, Nagaland, India |
| Political party | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party |
| Residence(s) | Nagaland, India |
| Occupation | Politician, Advisor of agriculture to the Cheif Minister |
Political career
editMhathung Yanthan began his political career as a member of the NDPP and won the Sanis constituency seat in the 2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election.[2] He also became advisor of horticulture and borders affairs to the chief minister.[3]
In 2023, Yanthan retained his seat in Sanis.[4] He became advisor of agriculture to the chief minister.[5]
Personal life
editHe hails from the Lotha Naga community in the Wokha district of Nagaland.[6] Before entering politics, Yanthan served as a District Planning Officer in Nagaland.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Nagaland Assembly Election Results 2023: NDPP's Mhathung Yanthan wins from Sanis". News18. February 2023. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ "Nagaland election 2023: NDPP retains power with Mhathung Yanthan's victory in Sanis". The Indian Express. March 3, 2023. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ "Yanthan inaugurates JJM project at Lakhuti". nagalandpost.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Nagaland Assembly Election Results 2023". News18. February 2023. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ "Advisors to Chief Minister | Nagaland State Portal". nagaland.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ "Lotha Naga community and their role in Nagaland's politics". The NorthEast Today. February 24, 2023. Retrieved 2024-11-01.