| 1. Hekani Jakhalu is a social activist, advocate, and politician with the NDPP in India. |
| 2. She gained prominence in March 2023 by winning the assembly election, becoming one of Nagaland's first female legislative assembly members. |
| 3. Hekani hails from a middle-class Scheduled Tribe (ST) family in Nagaland. |
| 4. During her studies in the USA, she interned with the United Nations-established Committee on the Status of Women. |
| 5. In San Francisco, she was associated with Amnesty International from 2002 to 2003. |
| 6. After practicing law in New Delhi, she founded the NGO YouthNet in Dimapur, Nagaland. |
| 7. YouthNet focuses on providing job opportunities and skill-based education to Northeast Indian youth. |
| 8. Upon returning to Nagaland, she joined the NDPP political party. |
| 9. From 2008 to 2010, she chaired the NGO Young Indians. |
| 10. In 2013, YouthNet initiated 'The Entrepreneur' program to support young entrepreneurs in the Northeast. |
| 11. To boost local products, 'Made In Nagaland' center was established by YouthNet in 2018. |
| 12. Hekani won the 2023 election from Dimapur III constituency. |
| 13. Passionate about travel, she has explored numerous countries. |
| 14. She owns over six cars, including a Toyota Innova Crysta. |
| 15. Her net worth was estimated at around Rs. 4,25,01,300 in 2023, excluding her husband's assets. |
| 16. From 2002 to 2003, she was associated with Amnesty International in San Francisco. |
| 17. As of 2019, YouthNet had 30 employees and had helped 23,500 people. |
