Victories of NDPP candidates Hekani Jakhalu and Salhoutuono Kruse are a beacon of hope for women’s representation in electoral politics, but also a grim reminder of the inequalities that exist in the Northeast.
Ruling alliance returns to power while Congress's dry run continues. Question is whether NPF, part of NDPP-led alliance but which fought elections alone, will sit on Opposition benches.
Salhoutuonuo Kruse, a 'daughter of the village', is among only 4 women candidates in the fray. But in Khonoma, loyalty trumps lack of faith in women’s political decision-making.
Rio, who began political career with Congress, is among founder members of two regional parties in the state. The NDPP chief is the longest-serving chief minister of Nagaland.
Nagaland is the first state to have gone Opposition-less in 2021. In these elections, however, Naga People's Front will go solo though it has said it's open to post-poll alliances.
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In the latest budget, the FDI limit was increased to 100 percent, but most foreign companies are not buying such large stakes in the Indian insurance sector.
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