Neisatuo Mero

Neisatuo Mero (born 1976)[1] is an Indian politician from Nagaland. He is an MLA from Pfutsero Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Tribes, in Phek District. He won the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election, as an independent politician.[2][3]

Early life and education

Mero is from Pfutsero, Phek District, Nagaland.[4] He is the son of late Ditsozu Mero. He completed his B.D.S. in 1995 at Gauhati University. His wife is in government servicie.[1]

Career

Mero won from Pfutsero Assembly constituency as an independent candidate in the 2023 Nagaland Legislative Assembly election. He polled 7,995 votes and defeated his nearest rival and sitting MLA, Neiba Kronu of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, by a margin of 104 votes.[5][6][7] It was a big shock to the NDPP, as Kronu was a cabinet minister for land revenue and parliamentary affairs.[8]

References

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  2. ^ "Dr.Neisatuo Mero in Nagaland Assembly Elections 2023". News18. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  3. ^ News Bureau, ABP (2023-03-02). "Nagaland Elections Result 2023 Winners List Live: Check The Full List Of Winners". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  4. ^ "Dr Neisatuo Mero to contest from Pfutsero as independent candidate". MorungExpress. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  5. ^ "Nagaland Assembly Election results 2023: Check full list of winners". The Indian Express. 2023-03-02. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  6. ^ "Nagaland Election Result 2023 live updates: Neiphiu Rio set to be Nagaland chief minister for record fifth term". The Times of India. 2023-03-03. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  7. ^ "Nagaland Election Results 2023: Check full list of constituency-wise winners". India Today. 2023-03-02. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
  8. ^ "Nagaland Election 2023: Top 6 seat flips » MokokchungTimes.com". mokokchungtimes.com. 2023-03-02. Retrieved 2024-11-05.