Nagaland Legislative Assembly

Nagaland Legislative Assembly
Nagaland Legislative Assembly
14th Nagaland Assembly
Type
Type	Unicameral
Term limits	5 years
Leadership
Governor	La. Ganesan ; since 20 February 2023
Speaker	Sharingain Longkümer, NDPP ; since 7 February 2020
Deputy Speaker	S. Toiho Yeptho, NDPP ; since 27 February 2024
Leader of the House; (Chief Minister)	Neiphiu Rio, NDPP ; since 8 March 2018
Deputy Chief Ministers; (Deputy Leader of the House)	Y. Patton, BJP; T. R. Zeliang, NDPP ; since 8 March 2018 and 6 March 2023
Structure
Seats	60
Political groups	Government (44) NDPP (32); BJP (12); Confidence and supply NPP (5); LJP(RV) (2); RPI(A) (2); NPF (2); IND (5); Opposition Vacant
Elections
Voting system	First past the post
Last election	27 February 2023
Next election	February 2028
Meeting place
	Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Kohima
Website
	Nagaland Legislative Assembly

The Nagaland Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Indian state of Nagaland. Nagaland became a state of India on 1 December 1963 and after election in January 1964, the first Nagaland Legislative Assembly was formed on 11 February 1964. In 1974, the strength of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly was increased to the present strength of 60 members.

There is no nominated member in the House, all the members are elected on the basis of adult franchise from single-seat constituencies. The normal tenure of the House is five years unless dissolved sooner. The seat of the Legislative Assembly is Kohima, the capital of Nagaland.