List of Naga people

The following is a list of prominent people belonging to the Naga people.

Politicians and activists

A. Z. Phizo (1903–1990) leader of Naga National Council
Isak Chishi Swu (1929–2016) chairman of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland
Rani Gaidinliu (1915–1993) Naga spiritual and political leader who led a revolt against British rule in India
Neidonuo Angami (b. 1950), social worker. Shortlisted for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2000
S. C. Jamir (b. 1931) former chief minister of the Indian state of Nagaland and former Governor of Indian states of Maharashtra and Odisha
Neiphiu Rio (b. 1950), four-time chief minister of Nagaland and former Member of Parliament of the Lok Sabha
P. Shilu Ao (1916–1988), first chief minister of the Indian state of Nagaland
Rishang Keishing (1920–2017), served as chief minister of Manipur from 1980 to 1988 and from 1994 to 1997.
Haipou Jadonang (1905–1931) Naga spiritual leader and political activist from Manipur, British India
S. S. Khaplang (1940–2017) leader of NSCN-K
Thuingaleng Muivah (b. 1934) present General Secretary of the NSCN-IM
Vizol Angami (1914–2008), first Naga pilot (Indian Air Force during World War II) and chief minister of Nagaland (1974–1975; 1977–1980)
Yangmaso Shaiza (1923–1984) served as the fourth chief minister of Manipur and the first from the hill regions to hold the post.

Longri Ao (1906–1981) missionary to the Konyak Nagas
Rev. Dr. Neiliezhü Üsou (1941–2009), influential Baptist preacher and church musician

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