Shilu Ao was the first chief minister of Nagaland served from 1st December 1963 to 14th August 1966. Let’s uncover the list of all chief ministers of Nagaland starting from 1963 to 2023.
Neiphiu Rio took the oath as the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the 13th Assembly (2018-23) on March 8, 2018, while Yanthungo Patton sworn-in as the Deputy Chief Ministers of Nagaland. We are listing below all chief ministers of Nagaland starting from 1963 to 2023.
List of Chief Ministers of Nagaland (1963-2023)
Those who are preparing for a government job or Nagaland Quiz should try to remember the names of Nagaland Chief Minister. Check below the list of all CM of Nagaland for the period 1963-2023:
| SL. No | Name of CM | Period | Party |
| 1. | P. Shilu Ao | 1 December 1963 to 14 August 1966 | Naga Nationalist Organisation |
| 2. | T. N. Angami | 14 August 1966 to 22 February 1969 | Naga Nationalist Organisation |
| 3. | Hokishe Sema | 22 February 1969 to 26 February 1974 | Naga Nationalist Organisation |
| 4. | Vizol Angami | 26 February 1974 to 10 March 1975 | United Democratic Front |
| 5. | John Bosco Jasokie | 10 March 1975 to 20 March 1975 | Naga National Democratic Party |
| 6. | Vizol Angami | 25 November 1977 to 18 April 1980 | United Democratic Front |
| 7. | S. C. Jamir | 18 April 1980 to 5 June 1980 | United Democratic Front Progressive |
| 8. | John Bosco Jasokie | 5 June 1980 to 18 November 1982 | Naga National Democratic Party |
| 9. | S. C. Jamir | 18 November 1982 to 28 October 1986 | United Democratic Front Progressive |
| 10. | Hokishe Sema | 29 October 1986 to 7 August 1988 | Indian National Congress |
| 11. | S. C. Jamir | 25 January 1989 to 10 May 1990 | Indian National Congress |
| 12. | K. L. Chishi | 16 May 1990 to 19 June 1990 | Indian National Congress |
| 13. | Vamuzo Phesao | 19 June 1990 to 2 April 1992 | Nagaland People’s Council |
| 14. | S. C. Jamir | 22 February 1993 to 6 March 2003 | Indian National Congress |
| 15. | Neiphiu Rio | 6 March 2003 to 3 January 2008 | Nagaland People’s Front |
| 12 March 2008 to 24 May 2014 | |||
| 16. | T. R. Zeliang | 24 May 2014 to 22 February 2017 | Nagaland People’s Front |
| 17. | Shurhozelie Liezietsu | 22 February 2017 to 19 July 2017 | Nagaland People’s Front |
| 18. | T. R. Zeliang | 19 July 2017 to 8 March 2018 | Nagaland People’s Front |
| 19. | Neiphiu Rio | 8 March 2018 to Incumbent | Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party |
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GK Questions on Chief Ministers of Nagaland
Question 1: Who was the first chief minister of Nagaland?
Answer: P. Shilu Ao
Question 2: Who is current chief minister of Nagaland?
Answer: Neiphiu Rio from Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party
Question 3: How many members are there in Nagaland Legislative Assembly?
Answer: 60
Question 4: Who is the speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly?
Answer: Sharingain Longkümer, NDPP
Question 5: Who is the Governor of Nagaland?
Answer: La. Ganesan from 15th Feb
Current Cabinet Ministers of Nagaland
| Neiphiu Rio | Chief Minister Finance.Administrative and Personnel Reforms. Policy issues. Other departments not allocated to a Minister. |
| Y Patton | Deputy Chief Minister Home. Road and Bridges. |
| Pangyu Phom | Cabinet Minister Health and Family welfare. |
| P. Paiwang Konyak | Cabinet Minister Transport. Civil Aviation & Railways. Land resources. |
| Jacob Zhimomi | Cabinet Minister Public health engineering. |
| Kashiho Sangtham | Cabinet Minister Soil & Water conservation. Women & Child development. |
| Temjen Imma Along | Cabinet Minister Higher education. Technical education. |
| Neiba Kronu | Cabinet Minister Planning & Co-ordination. Land revenue. |
| Metsubo Jamir | Cabinet Minister Urban development. Municipal affairs. |
| G. Kaito Aye | Cabinet Minister Agriculture. Cooperative. |
| Tongpang Ozukum | Cabinet Minister Public Works Department. |
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