Political leaders of northeast who were Heroes and Zeroes in the year 2023

Dec23,2023

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's governance in the year 2023 was characterized by bold moves, such as the renaming of 1,281 state-run madrasas to ME schools, reflecting his vision for an inclusive education system 

Himanta Biswa Sarma

His leadership was marked by the formation of a coalition government after the election, demonstrating his ability to navigate the complexities of regional politics and form alliances.

Conrad Sangma

His reputation as a 'Mr. Clean' figure contributed to his rise, and he was seen as a refreshing change from the previous leadership. In 2022, he contested his first election from the Town Bardowali Assembly constituency and won, marking the beginning of his legislative career.

Dr Manik Saha

Pradyot's political journey includes his leadership of the Tiprasa Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA Motha), a party that he founded and which made an impressive debut in the 2023 Tripura assembly elections.

Pradyot Manikya Deb Barman

After a robust electoral battle, the coalition of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious, paving the way for Neiphiu Rio to assume the role of Chief Minister. 

Neiphiu Rio

Temjen Imna Along solidified his status as a prominent figure in 2023. Born in Mokokchung, this Indian politician has been an influential member of BJP and served as the State President of the BJP in Nagaland from January 15, 2020, until September 25, 2023.

Temjen Imna Along

A former IPS officer, Lalduhoma has had an illustrious career, having served as the security in-charge for Prime Minister Indira Gandhi before resigning from the service in 1984 to join the Indian National Congress.

Lalduhoma

As the CM of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu led the state with a vision for progress and cultural preservation. His administration passed three significant legislations: Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and others, marking a watershed moment for the region.

Pema Khandu

Gaurav Gogoi took center stage in 2023 by leading the No Confidence motion against the Bharatiya Janata Party government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Gaurav Gogoi

At just 32 years old, Vanneihsangi, a former radio jockey with a strong presence on social media, notably Instagram, where she boasts over 252,000 followers, made history by becoming the youngest woman to serve as MLA in Mizoram.

Baryl Vanneihsangi

Vincent Pala, the President of the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee, faced significant challenges in 2023. Despite his efforts to lead the Congress party in Meghalaya, the political landscape proved difficult. 

Vincent Pala

Zoramthanga, the leader of the Mizo National Front (MNF) and former CM, faced a significant setback in 2023. The MNF, which had previously formed the state government three times and was an ally of the BJP at the Centre, experienced a dramatic reversal of fortunes.

Zoramthanga

Manik Sarkar, the seasoned political figure from Tripura, has been rendered as a political failure in 2023. On the contrary, despite choosing not to contest in the Assembly elections for the first time in 25 years, Sarkar remains a significant influence in the state's politics. 

Manik Sarkar