Neiphiu Rio Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More
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Religion: Christianity
Age: 72 Years
Wife: Kaisa Rio
Bio | |
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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 |
Age (as of 2022) | 72 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 |
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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.
- In November 2002, with the help of Naga people’s front party, he formed the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) and won the 2003 state elections.
- He is interested in the areas of environmental protection, and biodiversity.
- He has been the President of Nagaland Cricket Association and Olympic Association, Archery.
- He promotes culture, sports, creative fields like art, music and also supports youth empowerment.
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