The deputy chief minister of Nagaland is a member of the Cabinet of Nagaland Government in the Government of Nagaland. Not a constitutional office, it seldom carries any specific powers. [1] A deputy chief minister usually also holds a cabinet portfolio such as home minister or finance minister. In the parliamentary system of government, the chief minister is treated as the "first among equals" in the cabinet; the position of deputy chief minister is used to bring political stability and strength within a coalition government.
| Sr. No. | Name (constituency) | Portrait | Term of office | Political party | Chief Minister | Ref | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RC Chiten Jamir (Arkakong) | 1987 | 1989 | 2 years | Indian National Congress | Hokishe Sema | |||
| 2 | IK Sema | 1989 | 1990 | 1 year | Nagaland People's Council | Vamuzo | |||
| 3 | Yanthungo Patton (Tyüi) |  | 8 March 2018 | Incumbent | 7 years, 289 days | Bharatiya Janata Party | Neiphiu Rio | [2] | |
| 4 | T. R. Zeliang (Peren) |  | 7 March 2023 | Incumbent | 2 years, 290 days | Naga People's Front | |||
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