Nagaland: BJP MLA Kazheto Kinimi wins uncontested from 31A/c Akuluto constituency

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kazheto Kinimi on February 10 won uncontested from 31A/c Akuluto constituency, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.  

''Shri. Kazheto Kinimi, @BJP4India MLA candidate of 31A/c Akuluto declared uncontested. Congratulations,'' Sarma tweeted.

Commenting on his victory, the Kinimi extended his gratitude to supporters, well-wishers, and the karyakartas of the BJP.

''Beyond humbled and honoured to represent the people of Akuluto 31 A/C for a second term, as unopposed.

I praise Almighty God for this privilege and extend my gratitude to my supporters, wellwishers, the karyakartas of Akuluto BJP mandal and Nagaland state BJP,'' he tweeted.

The 68-year-old, Kinimi contested his first election from the same constituency and defeated former Naga People's Front lawmaker Khekhao Assumi by a margin of 735 votes in 2018.
 

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