Neiphiu Rio Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Religion: Christianity

Wife: Kaisa Rio

Age: 74 Years

Bio
Profession	Politician
Political Party	Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Political Journey	1989: Picked as a Congress candidate to the Nagaland Legislative Assembly from the Northern Angami-II constituency and appointed the minister of sports, school education, arts & culture, and higher education 1984-1987: Served as a chairman of Northern Area Angami Council 1993: Became a member of the All India Congress Committee 1993: Appointed as the Minister for Works & Housing 1998: Appointed as the Home Minister of Nagaland 2002: In September, resigned from the Nagaland Home Ministry 2002: In November, resigned from the Nagaland Legislative Assembly 2003: On 6 March, sworn as the Chief Minister of Nagaland 2008: On 3 January, dismissed from the post of Chief Minister; after President's imposed ruling in Nagaland. On 12 March, reelected to the assembly as a leader of the DAN, and appointed as the Chief Minister of Nagaland 2013: Re-elected as the Nagaland Chief Minister for a third term 2014: In September, appointed as a member of Consultative Committee, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region 2014-2016: A member of the Standing Committee on Coal and Steel 2014-2018: A member of the Committee on Public Accounts 2015-2018: A member of the Standing Committee on Agriculture 2018: Became the Chief Minister of Nagaland after TR Zeliang. 2023: Took oath as the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the fifth term ^[1]The Hindu
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 168 cm in meters- 1.68 m in feet inches- 5’ 6”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 65 kg in pounds- 143.3 lbs
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black (Semi Bald)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	11 November 1950 (Saturday)
Age (as of 2024)	74 Years
Birthplace	Tuophema, Kohima (Nagaland)
Zodiac sign	Scorpio
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Kohima, Assam
School	Baptist English School, Kohima Sainik School, Purulia, West Bengal
College/University	St Joseph's College, Darjeeling Arts College, Kohima
Educational Qualification	Graduation (BA)
Religion	Christianity
Address	Vill. Tuophema Basa, Kohima-797001, Nagaland
Hobbies	Gardening, Music, Reading, Travelling and playing tennis
Awards/Honours/Achievements	The Mother Teresa Millennium award 2007 (for exceptional leadership and contributions to the politics in Kolkata)
Controversies	Corruption allegations have been made against him for illegally siphoning government funds.
Girls, Affairs and More
Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	23 August 1975
Family
Parents	Father- Late Shri Guolhoulie Rio Mother- Smt. Kevilhou Rio
Brother	Zhaleo Rio (Deputy Commissioner of Kohima)
Wife/Spouse	Kaisa Rio
Children	Son- One Daughters- Five
Favourites
Game	Football
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)	Rs 30 crore

Some Lesser Known Facts About Neiphiu Rio

He has been appointed as the chief minister of Nagaland for three times (2003–08, 2008–13 and 2013–14).

He belongs to the Angami Naga tribe.

He joined politics at an early age.

In 1974, he has worked as the President of Kohima United Democratic Front (UDF) Youth Wing.

He has also designated the Vice President of Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland.

He also worked as the chairman of Nagaland industrial development corporation, khadi & village industries board, and development authority of Nagaland.

On 30 May 1995, he has survived a sudden attack by some armed persons at Dimapur. His driver was killed, whereas his bodyguards were injured in this attack.

In 2002, he resigned from the post of Nagaland’s Home Minister due to the negligence of the negotiated settlement of the Naga issues by Chief Minister S. C. Jamir.