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Saturday, May 24, 2014

T.R. Zeliang Sworn-In As Nagaland Chief Minister Saturday May 24,2014

T.R. Zeliang, leader of Naga Peoples Front (NPF), was on Saturday sworn in as the chief minister of Nagaland following the resignation of Neiphio Rio, who has been elected to Lok Sabha.

Governor Ashwani Kumar administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 62-year-old first time chief minister and the 11 members of council of ministers at the Rajbhavan. 

The NDF-led ruling Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN-III) government was formed in March 2013. Neiphiu Rio demitted office on Friday May 23,2014  after being chief minister for over 11 years following his victory in the recent Lok Sabha polls. 

T R Zeliang inducted six new cabinet ministers and retained five. 

The retained ministers are Noke Wangnao, Kuzholuzo Nienu, Kiyanilie Peseyie, G Kaito and Y Patton.

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