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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
2018 fails to realise Nagaland's dream
December 24, 2018 2:33 pm
The chorus for a resolution before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections grew louder during the year. It also became a major issue before the assembly elections in February.
CM Neiphiu Rio: Naga peace accord in final stages, issues of autonomy settled
April 13, 2018 7:27 am
Asked about the demand by Naga groups for Greater Nagalim, Rio said, “The Centre has acknowledged it to be a legitimate demand of Naga people but it has to be done through democratic process."
Week on, Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio has to hold on to flock, keep BJP ambitions under check
March 12, 2018 1:34 pm
The People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA), drummed up by Neiphiu Rio with BJP and four other MLAs, has taken over power with 34 elected members in the 60-member Nagaland Legislative Assembly. But fears of changing power equations is keeping the newly elected legislators away from the comfort of their homes.
Nagaland: Neiphiu Rio takes CM oath, cabinet moves to rename Indira stadium
March 09, 2018 3:39 am
The ruling alliance has 18 legislators of Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) — a new party Rio heads after he broke away from the Naga People’s Front — 12 BJP MLAs and has the support of one JD(U) MLA and an Independent.
Rio is back at helm of Nagaland and there was a message for the state on stage
March 08, 2018 6:28 pm
The event marked the comeback of Rio as the chief minister of Nagaland after being on an exile of sorts from Nagaland state politics since he stepped out with the ambition of a union cabinet berth in 2014.
TR Zeliang quits finally, Neiphiu Rio to take oath as Nagaland CM tomorrow
March 07, 2018 2:54 am
Neiphiu Rio will be sworn in on Thursday, and has to prove his majority on the floor of the House “on or before March 16”, according to a media release issued by the office of Governor P B Acharya Tuesday evening.
Nagaland: Neiphiu Rio set to be Chief Minister, NPP bats for T R Zeliang
March 06, 2018 8:34 am
With BJP’s 12 seats, alliance partner Neiphiu Rio’s NDPP bagging 18, the JD(U) promising support of its lone MLA despite a previous alliance with NPF, and support of one Independent candidate, the alliance now has 32 MLAs.
Nagaland: BJP breaks 15-year alliance with NPF, set to form govt with NDPP in state
March 05, 2018 9:28 pm
Curtains fell on the drama over the formation of government with Assam minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma reaching Kohima to iron out the fine details of the coalition, christened People's Democratic Alliance.
Nagaland: Ex-CM Neiphiu Rio stakes claim to form government, incumbent hangs on
March 05, 2018 8:59 am
Chief Minister T R Zeliang, whose NPF emerged as the single largest party with 26 seats in the Assembly poll results Saturday, is learnt to be hoping that the BJP, with which he had an alliance until recently, may side with him.
Nagaland government formation: NDPP-BJP tout majority, but ruling NPF still eyes another term
March 04, 2018 10:11 pm
The Biren Singh-led BJP government in Manipur had been stitched up with the support of four NPF MLAs and other parties. That apparently is the trump card that NPF has up its sleeves.
