Salhoutuonuo Kruse (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician, Social Activist, Entrepreneur
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	15/12/1966
Age	59 years
Birthplace	Kiruphema village, Nagaland, India

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Political Party	Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP)
Political Journey	Contested and won the 2023 Nagaland Assembly election from the 8 Western Angami Assembly constituency On 7 March 2023, she took oath as a minister at a swearing-in ceremony in Shillong in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, becoming the first woman minister of Nagaland. Serves as Minister for Women Resource Development and Horticulture. Contested and won the 2023 Nagaland Assembly election from the Western Angami Assembly constituency On 7 March 2023, she took oath as a minister at a swearing-in ceremony in Kohima in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, becoming the first woman minister of Nagaland. Won the Western Angami seat by a margin of seven votes, polling 7078 votes against sitting MLA Keneizhakho Nakhro who received 7071 votes. Declared Khonoma village as the first Horticulture Model Village in September 2023 under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture.

Political Party

Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP)

Political Journey

Contested and won the 2023 Nagaland Assembly election from the 8 Western Angami Assembly constituency
On 7 March 2023, she took oath as a minister at a swearing-in ceremony in Shillong in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, becoming the first woman minister of Nagaland.
Serves as Minister for Women Resource Development and Horticulture.
Contested and won the 2023 Nagaland Assembly election from the Western Angami Assembly constituency
On 7 March 2023, she took oath as a minister at a swearing-in ceremony in Kohima in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, becoming the first woman minister of Nagaland.
Won the Western Angami seat by a margin of seven votes, polling 7078 votes against sitting MLA Keneizhakho Nakhro who received 7071 votes.
Declared Khonoma village as the first Horticulture Model Village in September 2023 under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture.

Physical Stats & More

Height	165 cm
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Salt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Ministers' Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School (MHBHSS), Kohima, Nagaland
College/University	Kohima College
Educational Qualification	Pre-University (Arts) from Kohima College (1986)

Personal Life

Religion/Religious Views	Christianity
Address	House No. 105, Thevoma Khel, Khonoma Village, Kohima, Nagaland-797002

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Widow
Marriage Date	2 October 1986

Family

Spouse	Kevisekho Kruse (politician, died of COVID-19 complications in 2021 at age 60)
Children	Nana Kruse Zaserieno (Gracy) Kruse Khamo

Career

Style Quotient

Car Collection	Toyota Fortuner Toyota Corolla

Money Factor

Assets/Properties

Movable Assets

Cash	Rs. 2,30,000
Bank Deposits	Rs. 1,00,83,440
Bonds, Debentures, and Shares in companies	Rs. 20,79,031
LIC or other insurance policies	Rs. 2,00,000
Motor Vehicles	Rs. 44,83,209
Jewellery	Rs. 76,000

Immovable Assets

Agricultural Land	Rs. 99,00,000
Non-Agricultural Land	Rs. 1,95,00,000
Commercial Buildings	Rs. 4,70,00,000
Residential Buildings	Rs. 3,80,00,000
Others	Rs. 8,20,000

Net Worth (approx.)

Rs. 13,23,71,680

Business Ventures

Hotels	Local hotel owner in Nagaland
Educational Institutions	Proprietor of a private school in Chümoukedima district; owns North Town Higher Secondary School in Chumukedima, Nagaland
Hostels	Manages girls' hostels in Dimapur, Nagaland

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Salhoutuonuo Kruse is an Indian social activist, advocate, and NDPP politician.
2. In 2023, she made history alongside Hekani Jakhalu by winning the 2023 Nagaland Assembly elections, marking the first time women have entered the legislative assembly in Nagaland.
3. From 2011 to 2014, Kruse led Angamimiapfu Mechu Krotho, now known as Angami Women Organization, promoting women's rights.
4. Kruse has been actively associated with various NGOs in Nagaland, advocating for gender equality.
5. Following her husband's passing in June 2021, Salhoutuonuo Kruse joined the NDPP, a local political party in Nagaland.
6. In the 2023 elections, she contested against independent candidate Keneizakho Nakhro from the 8 Western Angami assembly constituency and emerged victorious by a margin of 7 votes.
7. In addition to her activism and political career, Kruse manages hotels and girls' hostels in Dimapur, Nagaland, and owns North Town Higher Secondary School in Chumukedima, Nagaland.
8. She served as an advisory board member of the Angami Public Organization, the male-dominated apex tribal body for the Angami Naga.
9. Kruse has been actively associated with various NGOs in Nagaland for over two decades, advocating for gender equality.
10. Following her husband's passing in 2021, Salhoutuonuo Kruse joined the NDPP, a local political party in Nagaland.
11. In the 2023 elections, she contested against independent candidate Keneizhakho Nakhro from the Western Angami assembly constituency and emerged victorious by a margin of 7 votes.
12. Her campaign slogan was 'Change for equitability & good governance', focusing on equal infrastructural development, urban and rural representation, quality of life improvement, and women empowerment.
13. She received support from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio during her election campaign.

Salhoutuonuo Kruse Politician, Social Activist, Entrepreneur Indian Kiruphema village, Nagaland, India