Neiphiu Rio sworn in the C M of Nagaland

Neiphiu Rio sworn in as the 19th Chief Minister of Nagaland by Governor Nikhil Kumar for the third consecutive term on Tuesday at the Raj Bhavan in Kohima.

Governor Nikhil Kumar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Rio, who was earlier elected as leader of the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) legislature party, and 11 Cabinet Ministers.The list of the Cabinet Ministers is likely to be submitted to the Governor by Monday, the sources said.

The Naga People's Front (NPF)-led DAN, having 40 elected members, along with the support of seven Independents, had staked claim to form the government on Saturday.

Rio is the only leader to have led the regional party to victory in the Assembly elections for the third time in the 50-year history of Nagaland statehood.