MLA
Salhoutuonuo Kruse
Minister · Women Resource Development · Horticulture · Nagaland
Western Angami Constituency · Kohima, Nagaland
NPFMember, Nagaland Legislative Assembly
- State: Nagaland
- District: Kohima
- Position: MLA
- Party: NPF
- Gender: Female
- Age: 59 · DOB 15 Dec 1966
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Salhoutuonuo Kruse is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Western Angami (ST-reserved) in Nagaland, from the Nagapeoplesfront (NPF). She won the seat in the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election with 7,078 votes. She currently serves as a Minister holding Women Resource Development, Horticulture in the Nagaland government. Check her verified record below and rate her performance on NetaSampark.
Who is Salhoutuonuo Kruse?
Salhoutuonuo Kruse represents the Western Angami Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ECI), in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly as a member of the Nagapeoplesfront (NPF). She was elected in the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election (results declared ).
Ministerial role
Salhoutuonuo Kruse is currently Minister – Women Resource Development, Horticulture in the Government of Nagaland, according to the official council of ministers list (Ministers, Nagaland State Portal (last updated 12 Oct 2026)). Portfolios can change; the official list is the authoritative source.
Salhoutuonuo Kruse's assets and affidavit
As declared in her 2023 election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 13,05,11,097 (about Rs 13.1 crore)
- Total liabilities: Nil
- Criminal cases declared: 0
These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.
- State
- Nagaland
- District
- Kohima
- Position
- MLA
- Party
- NPF
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 59 · DOB 15 Dec 1966
- Category
- ST
- Profession
- Proprietor of a School (North Town Higher Secondary School)
- Education
- 12th Pass
- Membership
- Sitting
2023
Election result
- Votes
- 7,078
- Vote share
- 50.02%
- Margin
- 7
- Runner-up
- Keneizhakho Nakhro (IND), 7,071 votes (2023)
- Assets declared
- Rs 13,05,11,097 (as declared in 2023 affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Nil (as declared in 2023 affidavit)
- Criminal cases declared
- 0 (as declared in 2023 affidavit)
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Who is the MLA of Western Angami?
Salhoutuonuo Kruse is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Western Angami (ST-reserved) in Nagaland, from the Nagapeoplesfront (NPF). She won the seat in the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election with 7,078 votes. She currently serves as a Minister holding Women Resource Development, Horticulture in the Nagaland government.
Which party does Salhoutuonuo Kruse belong to?
She belongs to the Nagapeoplesfront (NPF). She was elected on the Nationalistdemocraticprogressiveparty ticket in 2023 (ECI).
Is Salhoutuonuo Kruse a minister?
Yes. Salhoutuonuo Kruse is Minister – Women Resource Development, Horticulture in the Government of Nagaland, as per the official council of ministers list.
How many votes did Salhoutuonuo Kruse get in 2023?
She received 7,078 votes (50.02% of valid votes) and won by 7 votes over Keneizhakho Nakhro (IND), per ECI.
Is Western Angami a reserved constituency?
Yes. Western Angami is reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST), per the Election Commission of India.
What is Salhoutuonuo Kruse's educational qualification?
12th Pass – Pre-University (Art) from Kohima College Kohima Under NEHU In 1986, as declared in the 2023 affidavit.
What assets has Salhoutuonuo Kruse declared?
In her 2023 election affidavit she declared total assets of Rs 13,05,11,097 (about Rs 13.1 crore) and liabilities of nil.
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Timeline
Political career
Elected MLA from Western Angami (ST), Nagaland Legislative Assembly general election – NDPP, 7,078 votes (50.02%), margin 7 over Keneizhakho Nakhro (IND) ECI
Current (as of Oct 2026): Minister – Women Resource Development, Horticulture
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