Shürhozelie Liezietsu (Indian Indian Politician) Age, Biography, Fa.

Quick Info

Profession	Indian Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	20/11/1936
Age	89 years
Birthplace	Nagaland

Latest News about Shürhozelie Liezietsu

14/10/2025

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio visited NPF supremo and former Chief Minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu at his residence in Kohima to pay respects and seek his blessings and support for the upcoming political journey ahead. This meeting marked a significant step in the political re-alignment as NPF formally joined the PDA coalition. Rio publicly thanked Liezietsu for his guidance and wished him good health and long life.

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Bio/Wiki

Real Name	Shürhozelie Liezietsu

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Wife	Name Not Known
Children	Khriehu Liezietsu (Indian Politician)

Career

Political Journey	In 2003, Liezietsu won Nagaland Legislative Assembly elections from Northern Angami-I (ST) constituency and was made the Urban Development Minister. He won the same constituency in 2008 and was again named the Minister of Urban Development of the state and was also given the charge of Higher and Technical Education minister. He did not contest the 2013 state polls and is currently the Chairman of Democratic Alliance of Nagaland with cabinet status. On 22 February 2017, he was sworn in as the 17th Chief Minister of Nagaland. He has been a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) eight times and held several important portfolios in a political career spanning nearly five decades. Joined politics in 1969 as one of the founding members of Nagaland’s first regional party, United Democratic Front (UDF), later renamed Naga National Democratic Party (NNDP). Crucial in the formation of Nagaland Peoples’ Front (NPF) in 2002.

Political Journey

In 2003, Liezietsu won Nagaland Legislative Assembly elections from Northern Angami-I (ST) constituency and was made the Urban Development Minister.
He won the same constituency in 2008 and was again named the Minister of Urban Development of the state and was also given the charge of Higher and Technical Education minister.
He did not contest the 2013 state polls and is currently the Chairman of Democratic Alliance of Nagaland with cabinet status.
On 22 February 2017, he was sworn in as the 17th Chief Minister of Nagaland.
He has been a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) eight times and held several important portfolios in a political career spanning nearly five decades.
Joined politics in 1969 as one of the founding members of Nagaland’s first regional party, United Democratic Front (UDF), later renamed Naga National Democratic Party (NNDP).
Crucial in the formation of Nagaland Peoples’ Front (NPF) in 2002.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Dr. Liezietsu is a founding member of the first Nagaland regional party, United Democratic Front (UDF).
2. UDF was later named Nagaland National Democratic Party (NNDP) and is now called Nagaland People’s Front (NPF) of which he is the president.
3. He is recognized as a prominent educationist within the Angami Tribe, specializing in Angami literature.
4. He has authored more than 40 books on poetry, novels, history, drama, translations, and several of his books are part of the syllabus in Nagaland University.
5. President of Ura Academy, the state’s highest literary body.
6. Conferred an honorary D.Litt. by the Nagaland University in 2003.
7. Has a keen interest in gardening.

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