Salhoutuonuo Kruse is an Indian social activist, politician and entrepreneur who contested in the 2023 Nagaland Assembly elections. She came into the spotlight in March 2023 when she and Hekani Jakhalu became the first female members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly.
Wiki/Biography
Salhoutuonuo Kruse was born in 1967 in Nagaland, India (age 56 in 2023). After high school graduation from Minister’s Hill Baptist High School (MHBHSS), Kohima, Nagaland, she attended Kohima College and completed her matriculation course in 1986.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 5″
Hair Color: Salt and Pepper
Eye color: dark brown
family
Salhutono Cruz was born into a Christian family from the Angami Naga tribe in Nagaland.
Parents and siblings
There is not much information about her parents and siblings.
husband and children
Her husband Kevisekho Kruse is a politician who contested the 2018 Assembly elections in Nagaland.
Saljutono Cruz with her husband
He passed away on June 4, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19. They were married on October 2, 1986. She has two daughters named Nana Kruse and Zaserieno (Gracy) Kruse Khamo.
Salhoutuonuo Kruse with his daughters
religion
Salhutono Cruz is a Christian.
address
Salhoutuonuo Kruse lives in House No. 105, Thevoma Khel, Khonoma Village, Kohima, Nagaland-797002.
Signature/Autograph
Signed by Salhutono Cruze
Profession
Business
Salhutono Cruz is an entrepreneur. She runs a hotel in Dimapur, Nagaland. She also owns Northtown High School, Chumukedima, Nagaland. She also runs several hotels in Nagaland.
politics
Salhutono Cruz joined the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) after the death of her husband. She is contesting in the 2023 Nagaland Assembly elections on the NDPP ticket from West Angami Assembly constituency 8.
Photos of Saljutono Cruz during the campaign
In the election, she won by seven votes, defeating independent candidate Keneizakho Nakhro. She said in an interview,
Today, we made history! Today, we made history. This major victory belongs to us. I attribute this victory to Almighty God and my fellow West Angami citizens. I feel so honored by the support everyone has given me. “
Retired officials present award certificate to Salhutono Cruz
On March 7, 2023, she joined the Nagaland cabinet as a minister, becoming the first female minister of Nagaland.
Salhutono Cruz sworn in as Nagaland’s first female minister
social activism
Before becoming a politician, Salhutono Cruz worked with various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Nagaland and worked on women’s rights. In 2011, she served as president of Angamiapfu Mechu Krotho (now known as Angami Women’s Organization). She held the position until 2014.
car collection
assets/property
movable property
- Bank Deposit: Rs. 1,00,83,440
- Corporate bonds, debentures and shares: Rs. 20,79,031
- LIC or other insurance policy: Rs. 2,00,000
- Motor Vehicles: Rs. 44,83,209
real estate
- Agricultural land: Rs. rupee. 99,00,000
- Non-agricultural land: Rs. 1,95,00,000
- Commercial Buildings: Rs. 4,70,00,000
- Residential Building: Rs. 3,80,00,000
Note: The movable and immovable property estimates given are based on 2023 and do not include assets owned by her husband.
net worth
As of 2023, her net worth is estimated to be Rs. 13,23,71,680. This does not include her husband’s net worth.
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education