Salhoutuonuo Kruse Age, Wiki and Bio

Salhoutuonuo Kruse

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Social Activist, Entrepreneur
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1967
Age57 years
BirthplaceNagaland, India

Bio/Wiki

Political PartyNationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP)
Political Journey
  • Contested and won the 2023 Nagaland Assembly election from the 8 Western Angami Assembly constituency
  • On 7 March 2023, she took oath as a minister at a swearing-in ceremony in Shillong in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, becoming the first woman minister of Nagaland.

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolMinisters’ Hill Baptist Higher Secondary School (MHBHSS), Kohima, Nagaland
College/UniversityKohima College
Educational QualificationPre-University (Arts) from Kohima College (1986)

Personal Life

Religion/Religious ViewsChristianity
AddressHouse No. 105, Thevoma Khel, Khonoma Village, Kohima, Nagaland-797002

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidow
Marriage Date2 October 1986

Family

SpouseKevisekho Kruse (politician, contested the 2018 Nagaland Assembly polls)
Children
Daughter(s)
  • Nana Kruse
  • Zaserieno (Gracy) Kruse Khamo

Career

Style Quotient
Car Collection
  • Toyota Fortuner
  • Toyota Corolla
Money Factor
Assets/Properties
Movable Assets
CashRs. 2,30,000
Bank DepositsRs. 1,00,83,440
Bonds, Debentures, and Shares in companiesRs. 20,79,031
LIC or other insurance policiesRs. 2,00,000
Motor VehiclesRs. 44,83,209
JewelleryRs. 76,000
Immovable Assets
Agricultural LandRs. 99,00,000
Non-Agricultural LandRs. 1,95,00,000
Commercial BuildingsRs. 4,70,00,000
Residential BuildingsRs. 3,80,00,000
OthersRs. 8,20,000
Net Worth (approx.)Rs. 13,23,71,680

Some Lesser Known Facts

Salhoutuonuo Kruse is an Indian social activist, advocate, and NDPP politician.
In 2023, she made history alongside Hekani Jakhalu by winning the 2023 Nagaland Assembly elections, marking the first time women have entered the legislative assembly in Nagaland.
From 2011 to 2014, Kruse led Angamimiapfu Mechu Krotho, now known as Angami Women Organization, promoting women's rights.
Kruse has been actively associated with various NGOs in Nagaland, advocating for gender equality.
Following her husband's passing in June 2021, Salhoutuonuo Kruse joined the NDPP, a local political party in Nagaland.
In the 2023 elections, she contested against independent candidate Keneizakho Nakhro from the 8 Western Angami assembly constituency and emerged victorious by a margin of 7 votes.
In addition to her activism and political career, Kruse manages hotels and girls' hostels in Dimapur, Nagaland, and owns North Town Higher Secondary School in Chumukedima, Nagaland.