Kuzholuzo Nienu

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Kuzholuzo Nienu
Leader of Nagaland People's Front
Assumed office
2022
Alma mater North-Eastern Hill University

Kuzholuzo Nienu popularly known as Azo Nienu is an Indian politician from Nagaland. He was elected to Nagaland Legislative Assembly 4 times from Phek Assembly constituency in 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election. He has earlier served as a minister in Nagaland Legislative Assembly. [1] [2] Nienu is currently the Leader of Naga People's Front Legislature wing and is the Co Chairman of United Democratic Alliance government in Nagaland Legislative Assembly. [3] [4]

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References

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