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Nagaland Governor Meets Amit Shah; Congress Names Candidate for Bye-Election

Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav, a senior BJP leader and former Bihar Assembly Speaker, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. Separately, the Congress party announced T Chalukumba AO as its candidate for the upcoming Koridang seat bye-election in Nagaland. The seat fell vacant following the death of veteran BJP leader Imkong L Imchen, whose son Daochier I Imchen will be the BJP candidate. The bye-election polling in Nagaland is scheduled for April 9, alongside votes in Goa, Karnataka, and Tripura, with counting set for May 4.

Key Points: Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav Meets Amit Shah

  • Governor Nand Kishore Yadav meets Amit Shah
  • Congress names T Chalukumba AO for Koridang bye-election
  • Bye-election triggered by death of BJP leader Imkong L Imchen
  • Polling scheduled for April 9 across four states
  • Counting of votes on May 4
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Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav meets Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Congress announces candidate for Koridang seat bye-election. Polling on April 9.

"The Governor of Nagaland, Shri @nkishoreyadav called on Union Home Minister... Shri @AmitShah today. - Home Ministry post on X"

New Delhi, March 24

The Governor of Nagaland, Nand Kishore Yadav, on Tuesday, called on Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah.

In a post on X, the Home Ministry posted, "The Governor of Nagaland, Shri @nkishoreyadav called on Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri @AmitShah today.

Nand Kishore Yadav, formerly the Bihar Assembly Speaker, recently took the oath as the 23rd Governor of Nagaland on March 13. The ceremony was administered by the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, Justice Ashutosh Kumar.

He is a senior BJP leader who served as the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from 2024 to 2025. Representing the Patna Sahib constituency, he is a long-time BJP worker and has also held important cabinet ministerial portfolios, including Road Construction and Health in the Bihar government.

He has also served as the Leader of the Opposition in Bihar. The BJP leader has also been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

Meanwhile, the Congress announced T Chalukumba AO as party candidate for the Koridang seat bye-election in Nagaland on March 22.

"The Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the candidature of T Chalukumba AO as Congress party candidate for the ensuing bye-election to the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland from 28 Koridang-ST Constituency," the All India Congress Committee said in a statement.

The Koridang (ST) seat in Nagaland became vacant after the death of veteran BJP leader Imkong L Imchen.

T Chalukumba AO, who contested the 2023 Nagaland Assembly elections on a Janata Dal (United) ticket, will be contesting the bye-election against the late BJP leader's son Daochier I Imchen.

Earlier on March 20, the Nagaland BJP announced that the BJP State Council Member Imchainba Jamir has withdrawn his candidature and Imchen will be the party's candidate for the by-polls.

Nagaland will hold the polling for the bye-election along with Goa, Karnataka, and Tripura on April 9. Counting of votes for all constituencies is scheduled for May 4.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see a seasoned politician from Bihar taking charge in Nagaland. His administrative experience could be valuable, but I hope the local context and aspirations of the Naga people remain the top priority in all discussions.
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Aditya G
The by-election dynamics are more interesting here. Congress fielding a former JD(U) candidate shows how fluid politics can be in the North-East. Hope the people of Koridang get a good representative who works for them, regardless of party symbol.
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Priya S
While meetings at the top are important, what matters is what trickles down to the common person in Nagaland. We need less political maneuvering and more concrete action on education, healthcare, and job creation. The article reads like a political scorecard.
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Vikram M
Governor's role is constitutional and he should act as a bridge between the state and centre. With his RSS background, hope he understands the importance of cultural sensitivity in a diverse state like Nagaland. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
The by-election on April 9th will be a key test. Son contesting for his late father's seat is an emotional narrative, but governance should be about merit. Let's see what issues dominate the campaign.

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