MLA
T. R. Zeliang
Deputy Chief Minister · Planning and Transformation · National Highway · Nagaland
Peren Constituency · Peren, Nagaland
NPFMember, Nagaland Legislative Assembly
- State: Nagaland
- District: Peren
- Position: MLA
- Party: NPF
- Gender: Male
- Age: 74 · DOB 21 Feb 1952
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About
T. R. Zeliang is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Peren (ST-reserved) in Nagaland, from the Nagapeoplesfront (NPF). He won the seat in the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election with 16,800 votes. He currently serves as Deputy Chief Minister in the Nagaland government. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.
Who is T. R. Zeliang?
T. R. Zeliang represents the Peren Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ECI), in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly as a member of the Nagapeoplesfront (NPF). He was elected in the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election (results declared ).
Ministerial role
T. R. Zeliang is currently Deputy Chief Minister – Planning and Transformation, National Highway 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.
T. R. Zeliang's assets and affidavit
As declared in his 2023 election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 7,12,52,021 (about Rs 7.1 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
- Peren
- Position
- MLA
- Party
- NPF
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 74 · DOB 21 Feb 1952
- Category
- ST
- Profession
- Politician and Social Worker
- Education
- 12th Pass
- Membership
- Sitting
2023
Election result
- Votes
- 16,800
- Vote share
- 67.74%
- Margin
- 9,915
- Runner-up
- Kingudi Joseph (NPF), 6,885 votes (2023)
- Assets declared
- Rs 7,12,52,021 (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 Peren?
T. R. Zeliang is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Peren (ST-reserved) in Nagaland, from the Nagapeoplesfront (NPF). He won the seat in the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election with 16,800 votes. He currently serves as Deputy Chief Minister in the Nagaland government.
Which party does T. R. Zeliang belong to?
He belongs to the Nagapeoplesfront (NPF). He was elected on the Nationalistdemocraticprogressiveparty ticket in 2023 (ECI).
Is T. R. Zeliang a minister?
Yes. T. R. Zeliang is Deputy Chief Minister – Planning and Transformation, National Highway in the Government of Nagaland, as per the official council of ministers list.
How many votes did T. R. Zeliang get in 2023?
He received 16,800 votes (67.74% of valid votes) and won by 9,915 votes over Kingudi Joseph (NPF), per ECI.
Is Peren a reserved constituency?
Yes. Peren is reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST), per the Election Commission of India.
What is T. R. Zeliang's educational qualification?
12th Pass – Appeared Unsuccesfully in the Bachelor of Arts Final Exam in 1979 from Kohima College, Then under North Eastern Hill University, as declared in the 2023 affidavit.
What assets has T. R. Zeliang declared?
In his 2023 election affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 7,12,52,021 (about Rs 7.1 crore) and liabilities of nil.
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Timeline
Political career
Elected MLA from Peren (ST), Nagaland Legislative Assembly general election – NDPP, 16,800 votes (67.74%), margin 9,915 over Kingudi Joseph (NPF) ECI
Current (as of Oct 2026): Deputy Chief Minister – Planning and Transformation, National Highway
Sources & last updated
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