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 by | S. K. Sangtam |
| Succeeded by | Horangse Sangtam |
| Constituency | Longkhim Chare |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1937 Alisopur, Tuensang, Assam, British India |
| Died | 14 February 2020 (aged 83) Tuensang, Nagaland, India |
Early life and education edit
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 edit
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 edit
Sangtam died at his own residence in Tuensang on 14 February 2020 at the age of 83.[1][4]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Ex-MLA Thrinimong Sangtam passes away". Nagaland Post. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- ^ "List of Members (Past & Present)". Nagaland Public Service Commission. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- ^ "Nagaland Assembly Election Results in 1987". www.elections.in. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ "Ex-MLA Shri. Thrinimong Sangtam passed away today". Nagaland Express. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2020.