Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/02/1952 |
| Age | 74 years |
| Birthplace | Mbaupungwa Village, Peren district |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about T. R. Zeliang
09/10/2026
His eldest son, Kuchi Rangkau Zeliang, died at a hospital in Dimapur on 9 October 2026, with the cause not officially confirmed. The death drew condolences from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, and the Naga People's Front. Kuchi was an entrepreneur, sports enthusiast and youth leader.
13/03/2026
As Deputy Chief Minister for Planning and Transformation, he inaugurated the office building of the Nagaland Institute of Transformation at the Civil Secretariat in Kohima. The institute is intended to act as a think tank and knowledge hub supporting evidence-based policymaking and monitoring of development programmes.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian politician from Nagaland who has served as Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland since March 2023 and previously as Chief Minister in 2014-2017 and 2017-2018 |
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| Party | Naga People's Front (NPF), formerly Indian National Congress |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Kevizenuo Rangkau |
| Children | Kuchi Rangkau Zeliang (eldest son) |
Family
| Father | Late Rangleu |
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| Spouse | Kevizenuo Rangkau |
| Children | Kuchi Rangkau Zeliang (eldest son) |
Career
| President, Zeliangrong Students Union, Kohima (1975-1979) | |
| General Secretary, Zeliangrong Action Committee (1982-1986) | |
| General Secretary, Zeliangrong Youth Organisation (1982-1985) | |
| President, Peren District Youth Congress, Indian National Congress | |
| Elected to 7th Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Tening A/C (1989) as NPC candidate; Minister for Information & Public Relations, Tourism, Parliamentary Affairs (1989-1990) | |
| Re-elected to 8th Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Tening A/C (1993) on INC ticket; Minister for Relief and Rehabilitation (1994-1998) | |
| Re-elected to 9th Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Tening A/C (1998) on INC ticket; Minister for Forest, Environment and Wildlife (1998-2003) | |
| Re-elected to 10th Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Tening A/C (2003) on INC ticket; Minister for Geology & Mining (2003-2004) | |
| Member of Rajya Sabha (2004-2008) | |
| Re-elected to 11th Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Peren A/C (2008) on NPF ticket; Minister for Planning & Co-ordination, Evaluation, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Parliamentary Affairs | |
| Re-elected to 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly from Peren A/C (2013); Minister for Planning & Co-ordination, Evaluation & Geology & Mining (2013) | |
| Chief Minister of Nagaland (24/05/2014 - 19/02/2017) | |
| Chief Minister of Nagaland (19/07/2017 - 06/03/2018) | |
| MLA from Peren constituency since 2008 | |
| Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland (since 07/03/2023) | |
| Cabinet Minister for Planning and Transformation, National Highway (since March 2023) | |
| Contested Nagaland Assembly elections (1982) - lost | |
| Formed Nagaland Congress Party (27/06/2003); merged with Naga People's Front (30/06/2003) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. T. R. Zeliang's smoking habits are not known. | |
| 2. There is no information available about T. R. Zeliang's alcohol consumption. | |
| 3. He was born in the Mbaupungwa village of Peren district, Nagaland to Rangleu Zeliang. | |
| 4. T. R. Zeliang belongs to the Zeliang Naga Community, recognized as Scheduled Tribes in India. | |
| 5. Reports indicate he held roles like General Secretary of Zeliangrong Action Committee and President of Zeliangrong Students Union. | |
| 6. T. R. Zeliang also served as the President of the Peren District Youth Congress of the Indian National Congress. | |
| 7. In 2014, he became the Chief Minister of Nagaland after Neiphiu Rio's election to the Lok Sabha in the Indian general elections. | |
| 8. He resigned as Chief Minister on 19/02/2017 on moral grounds due to agitations over 33% women reservation in Urban Local Bodies. |
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