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Salhoutuonuo Kruse is an Indian social activist, politician, and entrepreneur, who contested the 2023 Nagaland Assembly polls. She came to the limelight in March 2023 after she and Hekani Jakhalu became the first women to become a Member of Nagaland’s Legislative Assembly.
Wiki/Biography
Salhoutuonuo Kruse was born in 1967 (age 56 years; as of 2023) in Nagaland, India. After completing high school at Ministers’ Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School (MHBHSS) in Kohima, Nagaland, she enrolled at Kohima College, where she completed a pre-university course in arts in 1986.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 5″
Hair Colour: Salt and Pepper
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Family
Salhoutuonuo Kruse was born into a Christian family belonging to the Angami Naga tribe in Nagaland.
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about her parents and siblings.
Husband & Children
Her husband, Kevisekho Kruse, was a politician, who contested the 2018 assembly elections in Nagaland.
A photo of Salhoutuonuo Kruse with her husband
He passed away on 4 June 2021 due to COVID-19 complications. They both got married to each other on 2 October 1986. She has two daughters named Nana Kruse and Zaserieno (Gracy) Kruse Khamo.
A photo of Salhoutuonuo Kruse with her daughters
Religion
Salhoutuonuo Kruse follows Christianity.
Address
Salhoutuonuo Kruse resides at House No. 105, Thevoma Khel, Khonoma Village, Kohima, Nagaland-797002.
Signature/Autograph
Signature of Salhoutuonuo Kruse
Career
Business
Salhoutuonuo Kruse is an entrepreneur. She runs a hotel in Dimapur, Nagaland. She also owns North Town Higher Secondary School in Chumukedima, Nagaland. She also runs several hostels in Nagaland.
Politics
Salhoutuonuo Kruse joined the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) after her husband’s death. She contested the 2023 Nagaland Assembly elections on NDPP’s ticket from the 8 Western Angami assembly constituency.
A photo of Salhoutuonuo Kruse taken during her election campaigning
In the elections, she emerged victorious by defeating Keneizakho Nakhro, an independent candidate, by 7 votes. While giving an interview, she said,
Today, we have created history! Today, we have created history. This momentous victory belongs to us. I owe this victory to God Almighty, and to my citizens of Western Angami. I am very humbled by the support everyone has given me.”
Returing Officer presenting Salhoutuonuo Kruse with the winning certificate
On 7 March 2023, she became the first woman minister of Nagaland after she was inducted into the Nagaland cabinet as a minister.
Salhoutuonuo Kruse taking oath as the first woman minister of Nagaland
Social Activism
Before becoming a politician, Salhoutuonuo Kruse was associated with several Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Nagaland and worked for women’s rights. In 2011, she assumed the presidency of Angamimiapfu Mechu Krotho (now known as Angami Women Organization). She remained in the post till 2014.
Car Collection
Assets/Properties
Movable Assets
- 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
Immovable Assets
- Agricultural Land: Rs. 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
Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2023. It excludes the assets owned by her husband.
Net Worth
In 2023, her net worth was estimated to be Rs. 13,23,71,680. It excludes the net worth of her husband.