Guwahati, April 21 -- Nagaland's Rajya Sabha MP Phangnon Konyak has been appointed to the Court of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Meghalaya, officials confirmed on Saturday.

The university, a central institution, drew national attention last year following a wave of protests on its campus.

Sharing her excitement on the social media platform X, Konyak wrote, "It is a proud and joyous moment for me to be nominated as a Member of the Court at North Eastern Hill University."

She expressed her heartfelt thanks to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for the nomination and opportunity.

Konyak, a BJP leader and the first woman from Nagaland to serve in the Rajya Sabha, praised NEHU's legacy. "Over the years, the university has played a v...