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Neiphiu Rio

Chief Minister
Northern Angami-II (ST)Nagaland Since 2018
Father's Name
Late Guolhoulie Rio
Profession
MLA / Agriculturist
Gender
Male
Age
72 years (b. ~1954)

Neiphiu Rio is a Chief Minister belonging to NDPP, representing Northern Angami-II (ST), Nagaland. He is 72 years old and has declared B.A as his highest education. In the 2023 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹46.95 Cr with liabilities of ₹8.7 L, compared with ₹36.42 Cr in 2018. No criminal cases are declared in the affidavit. Our records show 6 elections contested, 6 won.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Age
72
Years
Education
B.A.
Kohima College, 1978
Net Assets (2023)
₹46.86 Cr
2023 Nagaland Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
0
0 disposed · 0 convicted

Political Career Timeline

  1. 1989
    Member of Nagaland Legislative Assembly· Northern Angami-II
  2. 1989
    Minister for Sports and School Education
  3. 1993
    Minister for Works & Housing
  4. 1998
    Home Minister of Nagaland
  5. 2002
    Joined Naga People's Front
  6. 2003
    Chief Minister of Nagaland
  7. 2008
    Chief Minister of Nagaland
  8. 2013
    Chief Minister of Nagaland
  9. 2014
    Member of Lok Sabha
  10. 2018
    Chief Minister of Nagaland
  11. 2023
    Chief Minister of NagalandCurrent

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
2003—Northern Angami-II
NPF
NPF		Won——
2008—Northern Angami-II
NPF
NPF		Won——
2013—Northern Angami-II
NPF
NPF		Won——
2014—Nagaland
NPF
NPF		Won——
2018—Northern Angami-II
NDPP
NDPP		Won——
2023—Northern Angami-II
NDPP
NDPP		Won——

Financial Profile(2023)

₹46.95 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹00%
  • Movable Assets₹00%
  • Liabilities₹8.7 L0%
Movable Assets
₹0
Immovable Assets
₹0
Liabilities
₹8.7 L
Net Assets
₹46.86 Cr
Earlier affidavits
2018₹36.42 Cr
2014₹31.58 Cr
2013₹30.07 Cr
2008₹6.23 Cr

Source: 2023 Nagaland Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

0
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted

No criminal cases declared in the most recent affidavit.

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2023 Nagaland Election Affidavit.

Declared assets over time

₹6.23 Cr2008₹30.07 Cr2013₹31.58 Cr2014₹36.42 Cr2018
Total declared assets in each election affidavit on record.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Family

NR
Neiphiu Rio
Chief Minister
Parents
LR
Father
Late Guolhoulie Rio
Spouse
KR
Spouse
Kaisa Rio
Agriculturist & Floriculturist

Education

B.A.
Kohima College, 1978

Income

No income declared on record.

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does Neiphiu Rio represent?

Neiphiu Rio is a Chief Minister representing Northern Angami-II (ST), Nagaland and belongs to NDPP.

What are the declared assets of Neiphiu Rio?

Neiphiu Rio declared total assets of ₹46.95 Cr and liabilities of ₹8.7 L in the 2023 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does Neiphiu Rio have?

Neiphiu Rio declared no criminal cases in the election affidavit.

What is the educational qualification of Neiphiu Rio?

Neiphiu Rio declared B.A. as the highest educational qualification.

How old is Neiphiu Rio?

Neiphiu Rio is 72 years old as per the records on file.

What was Neiphiu Rio's most recent election result?

Neiphiu Rio won the 2023 election from Northern Angami-II.

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Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2023 Nagaland Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2023 Nagaland Election Affidavit
Compiled from public records.
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