Kevipodi Sophie

Kevipodi 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 education

Sophie 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]

Career

Sophie 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

  1. ^ a b "Kevipodi Sophie (Independent):Constituency- Southern Angami - I (ST) (Kohima) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Nagaland Assembly Election results 2023: Check full list of winners". The Indian Express. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Nagaland Election Results 2023: Full List of Winners". Financialexpress. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Kevipodi Sophie in Nagaland Assembly Elections 2023". News18. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Nagaland election result 2023: Full list of winners constituency-wise". Hindustan Times. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  6. ^ "Nagaland Election Results 2023: Check full list of constituency-wise winners". India Today. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2024.