K. G. Kenye
K. G. Kenye | |
|---|---|
| MP of Rajya Sabha for Nagaland | |
| Assumed office 3 April 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Khekiho Zhimomi, NPF |
| Constituency | Nagaland |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Sashila Kenye |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Goyiepra Kenye[1] |
| Alma mater | Kohima College (NEHU)[1] |
| Occupation | Politician |
K.G. Kenye is the Secretary-General of the Naga People's Front party, a regional party in Nagaland. He is also the Advisor to the Chief Minister of Nagaland.[2] He is elected to the Rajya Sabha for Nagaland seat after the incumbent, Khekiho Zhimomi died on 26 November 2015. As Khekiho Zhimomi was retiring on 2 April 2016, fresh election for a fresh term was held, and KG Kenye was elected unopposed on 14 March 2016.[3]
References[]
- ^ a b c http://ceonagaland.nic.in/files/KGKenye.pdf
- ^ http://www.nagalandpage.com/top-stories/9993-npf-to-nominate-kg-kenye-for-rajya-sabha[dead link]
- ^ "K G Kenye declared elected RS MP from Nagaland". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 14 March 2016.
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- Living people
- Rajya Sabha members from Nagaland
- Naga People's Front politicians
- People from Phek district
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