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Neiphiu Rio Age, Wife, Family, Biography

Neiphiu Rio Age, Wife, Family, Biography

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Age: 74 Years

Wife: Kaisa Rio

Religion: Christianity

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 check sources
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 46 crore (as of 2024)

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