The “richest” MLA in Nagaland has assets worth over Rs 36 crore

TNT | FACTS | Kohima, Oct 07, 2018: 

You'd be surprised, or maybe not! Did you know that 75 percent of the members of the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly are "crorepati's" — which means 45 out of 60 members of the House own assets worth crore of rupees.

According to myneta.info, 8 MLAs have assets worth over Rs 10 crore while the remaining 37 own assets worth between Rs 1 and Rs 9 crore.

Now if you're wondering about the richest politician in Nagaland, it is interesting to note that the concerned politician's movable assets are worth Rs 15,37,19,822 (15 crore) while his immovable assets stand at Rs 21,04,46,000 (21 crore).

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He is none other than Nagaland's Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio. Rio is the second richest chief minister in Northeast India after Arunachal Pradesh CM, Pema Khandu, whose total assets stand at Rs 129 crore.

Now let's have a look at the other 7 MLAs whose assets are worth over Rs 10 crore

## NPF MLA Yitachu representing MELURI constituency owns assets worth Rs 17,56,42,192 (17 Crore+)

## NDPP's K. Tokugha Sukhalu from

ZUNHEBOTO constituency owns assets worth Rs 17,75,51,000 (17 Crore+)

## BJP's H Khehovi from SURUHOTO constituency owns assets worth Rs 15,17,68,027 (15 Crore+)

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## JD(U)'s G. Kaito Aye from SATAKHA constituency owns assets worth Rs 14,32,42,091 (14 Crore+)

## NPF's Kuzholuzo Nienu from PHEK constituency has assets worth Rs 11,52,37,071 (11 Crore+)

## NDPP's Mhathung Yanthan from SANIS constituency owns assets worth Rs 16,83,14,943 (16 Crore+)

## NDPP's Neiba Kronu from PFUTSERO constituency owns assets worth Rs 10,90,76,878 (10 Crore+)

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