Thrinimong Sangtam

Thrinimong Sangtam (1937 – 14 February 2020) was an Indian academic and politician from Nagaland. He was a member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly. He also served as a member of the Nagaland Public Service Commission.

Thrinimong Sangtam
Nagaland Legislative Assembly
In office
1987–1989
Preceded byS. K. Sangtam
Succeeded byHorangse Sangtam
ConstituencyLongkhim Chare
Personal details
Born1937
Alisopur, Tuensang, Assam, British India
Died14 February 2020 (aged 83)
Tuensang, Nagaland, India

Early life and education

Sangtam was born in 1937 at Alisopur village in Tuensang.[1] He received Bachelor of Theology degree from Eastern Theological College, Jorhat and Bachelor of Divinity degree from Serampore College. Later, he received Master of Sacred Theology degree from Yale University.[1]

Career

Sangtam worked as a lecturer of Eastern Theological College, Jorhat from 1966 to 1976. Later, he served as a member of the Tuensang Regional Council from 1969 to 1972.[1] He served as a member of the Nagaland Public Service Commission from 9 May 1980 to 8 May 1986.[2] He entered politics too. He was elected as a member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Longkhim Chare in 1987 as an independent candidate.[3]

Death

Sangtam died at his own residence in Tuensang on 14 February 2020 at the age of 83.[1][4]

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References
  1. "Ex-MLA Thrinimong Sangtam passes away". Nagaland Post. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
  2. "List of Members (Past & Present)". Nagaland Public Service Commission. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
  3. "Nagaland Assembly Election Results in 1987". www.elections.in. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  4. "Ex-MLA Shri. Thrinimong Sangtam passed away today". Nagaland Express. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
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