List of Chief Ministers of Nagaland
The Chief Minister of Nagaland is the chief executive of the Indian state of Nagaland which is appointed by a state's governor. The chief minister is the leader of the state Legislative assembly. They would be the chief adviser to the nominal head of their respected state. All new principal announcements of policy are made by him on the floor of the house. The Chief Minister supervises and coÂordinates the policies of the several Ministers involved in the formulation and implementation of a policy and department. For the removal of ministers, the governor is dependent on the chief minister because the governor can’t remove/dismiss ministers at his will. The Chief Minister has a free hand in preparing the list of his colleagues and also he may ask anyone of his colleagues to resign.
| Sr No. | Name | Constituency | Tenure | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | P. Shilu Ao | Impur | 1 December 1963 to 14 August 1966 (987 days) | Naga Nationalist Organisation |
| 2. | Thepfulo-u Nakhro Angami | Western Angami | 14 August 1966 to 22 February 1969 (924 days) | Naga Nationalist Organisation |
| 3. | Hokishe Sema | Akuluto | 22 February 1969 to 26 February 1974 (1831 days) | Naga Nationalist Organisation |
| 4. | Vizol Angami | Southern Angami-II | 26 February 1974 to 10 March 1975 (378 days) | United Democratic Front |
| 5. | John Bosco Jasokie | Kohima Town | 10 March 1975 to 20 March 1975 (11 days) | Naga National Democratic Party |
| President rule | N/A | 2 year 348 days | N/A | |
| 6. | Vizol Angami (2nd Term) | Southern Angami-II | 25 November 1977 to 18 April 1980 (876 days) | United Democratic Front |
| 7. | Senayangba Chubatoshi Jamir | Aonglenden | 18 April 1980 to 5 June 1980 (49 days) | United Democratic Front—Progressive |
| 8. | John Bosco Jasokie (2nd Term) | Kohima Town | 5 June 1980 to 18 November 1982 (897 days) | Naga National Democratic Party |
| 9. | Senayangba Chubatoshi Jamir (2nd Term) | Aonglenden | 18 November 1982 to 28 October 1986 (1440 days) | United Democratic Front—Progressive |
| 10. | Hokishe Sema (2nd Term) | MLA | 29 October 1986 to 7 August 1988 (648 days) | Indian National Congress |
| President rule | N/A | 237 days | N/A | |
| 11. | Senayangba Chubatoshi Jamir (3rd Term) | Mokokchung Town | 25 January 1989 to 10 May 1990 (471 days) | Indian National Congress |
| 12. | K. L. Chishi | Atoizu | 16 May 1990 to 19 June 1990 (39 days) | Indian National Congress |
| 13. | Vamuzo Phesao | MLA | 19 June 1990 to 2 April 1992 (653 days) | Nagaland People's Council |
| President rule | N/A | 67 days | N/A | |
| 14. | Senayangba Chubatoshi Jamir (4th Term) | Aonglenden | 22 February 1993 to 6 March 2003 (10 year 15 days) | Indian National Congress |
| 15. | Neiphiu Rio | Northern Angami-II | 6 March 2003 to 3 January 2008 (4 year 307 days) | Nagaland People's Front |
| President rule | N/A | 69 days | N/A | |
| 16. | Neiphiu Rio (2nd Term) | Northern Angami-II | 12 March 2008 to 24 May 2014 (6 year 74 days) | Nagaland People's Front |
| 17. | Taditui Rangkau Zeliang | Peren | 24 May 2014 to 22 February 2017 ( 2 year 275 days) | Nagaland People's Front |
| 18. | Shurhozelie Liezietsu | MLA | 22 February 2017 to 19 July 2017 (147 days) | Nagaland People's Front |
| 19. | Taditui Rangkau Zeliang (2nd Term) | Peren | 19 July 2017 to 8 March 2018 (232 days) | Nagaland People's Front |
| 20. | Neiphiu Rio (3rd Term) | Northern Angami-II | 8 March 2018 to present | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party |
⦿Did you know?
1.Neiphiu Rio set up the first music industry in Nagaland.
2.Neiphiu Rio was awarded The Mother Teresa Millennium award.
3.Senayangba Chubatoshi Jamir served as a Chief Minister of Nagaland, Governor of Gujarat, Governors of Maharashtra, Governor of Odisha and Governor of goa.
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