Kevipodi SophieKevipodi Sophie (born 1964)[1] is an Indian politician from Nagaland. He is a four time MLA from Southern Angami I Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribe community, in Kohima District. He won the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election, as an independent politician.[2][3] Early life and educationSophie is from Southern Angami, Kohima, Nagaland. He is the son of Zelul Sophie. He is a retired government employee. He completed his M.A. in political science in 1984 at North Eastern Hill University, Shillong.[1] CareerSophie won from Southern Angami I Assembly constituency as an independent candidate in the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election. He polled 6,643 votes and defeated his nearest rival, Medo Yhokha of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, by a margin of 177 votes.[4][5][6] References
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