John Bosco Jasokie

Jasokie Zinyü (1927 – 19 October 2005), also known as John Bosco Jasokie, was an Indian politician from the state of Nagaland. He became the Chief Minister of Nagaland on two occasions as part of the Naga National Democratic Party. He was also a composer and an accomplished singer of his time and is best known for composing the Angami folk song "Ara Kezivi" .

John Bosco Jasokie
5th Chief Minister of Nagaland
In office
10 March 1975  20 March 1975
Preceded byVizol Koso
Succeeded byPresident's rule
In office
5 June 1980  18 November 1982
Preceded byS. C. Jamir
Succeeded byS. C. Jamir
Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly
In office
1964–1989
Succeeded byK. V. Keditsü
ConstituencyKohima Town
Personal details
Born1927
Died19 October 2005(2005-10-19) (aged 77–78)
Kohima, Nagaland, India
Political partyNaga National Democratic Party
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