The BJP and its allies retained power in Tripura and Nagaland. In Meghalaya where no party was able to secure a majority on its own, the BJP reunited with CM Conrad Sangma s NPP in a bid to form the government
Northeastern India is a diverse region with many different ethnic, linguistic, and cultural groups. First-time contestants from these communities can bring their unique perspectives and represent their communities in mainstream politics.
Salhoutuono Kruse was sworn in as the first female minister in Nagalands history on Tuesday in Kohima, alongside the 72-year-old chief minister Neiphiu Rio, and nine other cabinet members.