
Longtime Nagaland CM, NDPP leader.
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Neiphiu Rio was sworn in as Chief Minister of Nagaland for the first time, leading a Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) government. He succeeded S. C. Jamir.
Rio consistently pushed for a peaceful resolution to the Naga insurgency, engaging with the central government and Naga groups. His efforts contributed to the ongoing peace process.
Rio founded the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) after a split from the Naga People's Front. The party later allied with the BJP to form the government in Nagaland.
Rio led the NDPP-BJP alliance to victory in the Nagaland assembly election, winning 30 of 60 seats. He became chief minister for a fourth term, continuing his long tenure.
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