Neiphiu Rio

Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, born on November 11, 1950, is the son of Guolhoulie Rio of Tuophema village in Kohima district. He received his early education from Baptist English School, Kohima and Sainik School. Rio is a member of the Nagaland People`s Front, which was joined by other Naga regional parties and the BJP. Under his leadership, the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland was formed that won the 2003 state elections. Putting an end to the 10-year-long rule of the Congress in the state, Rio took office as Chief Minister on March 6, 2003.
Rio was also Nagaland`s Home Minister in the Congress government headed by SC Jamir, who is now the Governor of Goa. Rio was dismissed as Chief Minister when the President`s Rule was imposed in Nagaland on January 3, 2008.