K. G. Kenye | |
|---|---|
| MP of Rajya Sabha for Nagaland | |
| In office 3 April 2016 – March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Khekiho Zhimomi, NPF |
| Succeeded by | Phangnon Konyak |
| Constituency | Nagaland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 November 1960 |
| Political party | Naga People's Front |
| Spouse(s) | Sashila Kenye |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Goyiepra Kenye[1] |
| Alma mater | Kohima College (NEHU)[1] |
| Occupation | Politician |
K. G. Kenye was the former Secretary-General of the Naga People's Front party, a regional party in Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. He was former Advisor to the Chief Minister of Nagaland .[2] He was 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://ceonagaland.nic.in/files/KGKenye.pdf [dead link]
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 5 April 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "K G Kenye declared elected RS MP from Nagaland". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 14 March 2016.