Yanthungo Patton

Yanthungo Patton, also known as Y. Patton, is an Indian politician from Nagaland and current Deputy Chief Minister of the Indian state of Nagaland serving in the NDPP-BJP administration. He is the BJP MLA from Tyüi Assembly Constituency and was Home Minister in the NPF-led government. He is also the BJP Legislature Party (BLP) leader in the state assembly.

Yanthungo Patton
Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland
Assumed office
9 March 2018
serving with T. R. Zeliang since March 2023
Governor
Chief MinisterNeiphiu Rio
Department
  • Home affairs
ConstituencyTyüi
Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
3 March 2018
Chief MinisterNeiphiu Rio
ConstituencyTyüi
Personal details
Born (1957-01-01) 1 January 1957
Riphyim, Naga Hills District (Now in Wokha District, Nagaland, India)
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
CabinetGovernment of Nagaland


On the 2021 Nagaland killings, Patton as the deputy CM of Nagaland tweeted,

Oting's (Mon) disturbing and tragic incident in which civilians were killed will be thoroughly investigated and justice will be served. Condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. In the wake of the tragedy, I urge peace from everyone!

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