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Neiphiu Rio
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- Born 11 November 1950
- Age 74
- Birth Place Naga Hills District, Assam, Kohima District, Nagaland
- Profession Politician
- Political Party Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (2018-present), Naga People's Front (2002-2017), Indian National Congress(1989-2002)
- In Office Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 26 May 2014 - 28 February 2018
- Residence Sovima
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Neiphiu Rio BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 10 Nov 2024
Neiphiu Rio: Nagaland's Longest-Serving Chief Minister
Neiphiu Rio, born November 11, 1950, is currently serving his fifth consecutive term as Nagaland's Chief Minister, a position he's held since 2018, previously serving from 2003 to 2014. His unprecedented tenure makes him the state's longest-se...
Neiphiu Rio PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Kaisa Rio |
POSITIONS HELD BY Neiphiu Rio
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Chief Minister of Nagaland | 6 March 2003 - 3 January 2008 |
| Member of the 16th Lok Sabha | N/A |
| Member of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly | N/A |
| Chief Minister of Nagaland | 12 March 2008 - 24 May 2014 |
| Chief Minister of Nagaland | 8 March 2018 - Present |
NEIPHIU RIO NEWS
Why Nagaland govt is ruffled over Centre’s ‘suggestion’ amid talks on autonomy for six eastern districts
August 07, 2025 10:27 pm
State minister says “kept in dark for years” on talks between Union government and the outfit pushing for autonomy, says separate Constitutional provision Frontier Naga Territory will be “catastrophic”
‘Naga skull’ auction in England ‘dehumanising’, CM asks Jaishankar to step in
October 09, 2024 11:58 am
A ‘19th century horned Naga skull’ had been listed as one of the items on sale by prominent auction house The Swan at Tetsworth for an auction set to take place on October 9. It had been valued at £3,500-4,500.
Nagaland House passes Bill retaining 33% women’s reservation for ULB polls
November 10, 2023 1:20 am
Does away with chairperson post reservation for women
In Nagaland, a tribal council inches closer, but may now face Manipur bump
July 30, 2023 8:56 am
Recent meeting between Naga leaders, Home Minister indicates way clearer for next phase, involving state govt. But can a council for tribals in state go through, with Manipur on mind?
Delhi Confidential: Prime Partners
July 20, 2023 3:43 am
In the NDA meeting on Tuesday, the BJP leadership took special care to give importance to the alliance partners.
UCC: Naga delegation claims reassurance from Govt on key tribal, Christian concerns in state
July 08, 2023 12:39 pm
Nagaland CM was part of delegation; member says they told Govt a UCC would invalidate the 1960 agreement that governs Naga customary laws, socio-religious practices, land, resources
The Express View on Northeast governments: The road ahead
March 10, 2023 8:47 am
Continuity in government could help states to address infrastructure, and governance challenges. But winner-takes-all politics raises questions.
Neiphiu Rio takes oath as Nagaland CM for fifth term, will have two deputies
March 08, 2023 1:18 am
Nagaland also gets its first woman minister; NDPP keeps seven ministerial berths, five goes to BJP
Neiphiu Rio back as Nagaland CM, alliance with BJP stronger, heading a govt set to be Oppn-less
March 07, 2023 3:33 pm
The NDPP leader was instrumental in ending Congress run in state; this will be his fifth term as CM
Kham Khan Suan Hausing writes | Five terms for CM: How Neiphiu Rio-led NDPP-BJP beat anti-incumbency
March 03, 2023 9:37 am
Kham Khan Suan Hausing writes: At the heart is the resilience, leadership style and popular appeal of Rio. He perfected the art of stitching together social and political coalitions
