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R. Zeliang","t-r-zeliang-mla-peren","MLA","NPF",null,"https:\u002F\u002Fnetasampark-api-storage.s3.ap-south-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fpublic\u002Frepresentatives\u002Fc1b07ad4-2315-4260-9978-5499fdd03bdb.jpg","# T. R. Zeliang, MLA for Peren (Nagaland): Profile, Contact & Citizen Rating\n\nT. 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.\n\n## Who is T. R. Zeliang?\n\nT. 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 2023-03-02).\n\n## Ministerial role\n\nT. 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.\n\n## Rate T. R. Zeliang: Neta Trust Score\n\n T. R. Zeliang has not been rated yet. Be the first citizen to rate this MLA.\n\nThe Neta Trust Score is a score out of 100 built from citizen ratings on NetaSampark across 10 factors: leadership, transparency, accessibility, communication, responsiveness, development work, integrity & ethics, public engagement, citizen confidence and problem resolution. It reflects the opinions of NetaSampark users and is not an official government rating.\n\n## Peren election result (2023)\n\n- Winner: T. R. Zeliang (NPF) – 16,800 votes (67.74% of valid votes)\n- Runner-up: Kingudi Joseph (NPF) – 6,885 votes\n- Margin: 9,915 votes\n- Total electors: 32,266\n- Source: Election Commission of India, General Election to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2023 – Detailed Results.\n\n## Political career\n\n- 2023: Elected MLA from Peren (ST), Nagaland Legislative Assembly general election – NDPP, 16,800 votes (67.74%), margin 9,915 over Kingudi Joseph (NPF) [ECI]\n- Current (as of Oct 2026): Deputy Chief Minister – Planning and Transformation, National Highway\n- Note: career events beyond official records (ECI results, official ministers list) are not included.\n- This section uses official records only (ECI results, official council of ministers lists); other career events are not included.\n\n## T. R. Zeliang's education and profession\n\nEducation: 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 his 2023 election affidavit.\nProfession: Politician and Social Worker (self-declared in affidavit).\n\n## T. R. Zeliang's assets and affidavit\n\nAs declared in his 2023 election affidavit (compiled by ADR\u002FMyNeta):\n\n- Total assets: Rs 7,12,52,021 (about Rs 7.1 crore)\n- Total liabilities: Nil\n- Criminal cases declared: 0\n\nThese figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.\n\n## Neta Updates from T. R. Zeliang\n\nT. R. Zeliang has not yet started posting updates on NetaSampark. When his office joins NetaSampark Leader, citizens following this profile will see his announcements, work and event updates here.\n\n · Are you T. R. Zeliang or his office?\n\n## Sources\n\nElection Commission of India statistical reports (2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election), official council of ministers list, ADR\u002FMyNeta affidavit data (2023). 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