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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