In a landmark decision with far-reaching political implications, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP)--the ruling party in Nagaland--has announced that it will merge with the Naga People's Front (NPF). This decision was formally adopted during the NDPP's 6th General Convent
Speaking to ANI at his residence in Kohima, Yeptho, who is also the Deputy Speaker in charge of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, said the merger was not intended to cause political disturbance, nor was it a bargaining tactic for portfolios in the current government.
All seven NCP MLAs in Nagaland joined the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), giving Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio-led party an absolute majority in the 60-member assembly.
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Wednesday clarified that the alliance between the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP is strong.
In a blow to the ruling alliance in the state, going into the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party leader James Kuotsu and former BJP leader Kidongam Panmei joined the Congress on Thursday in the presence of the party's state chief S Supongmeren Jamir.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday called on Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio along with party leaders and MLAs from Nagaland to extend support to Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) for the ensuing Lok Sabha election.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced its support for the Lok Sabha candidates of the Naga People's Front (NPF) in the Outer Manipur Constituency, the National People's Party (NPP) in both the seats of Meghalaya (Shillong and Tura), and the Nationalist Democratic Progressiv
"The Board unanimously resolved to award the party ticket to Dr. Chumben Murry for the elections to the lone parliamentary seat of Nagaland," the board stated.
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) leader and Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland T R Zeliang on Friday said that inauguration of the new parliament building on May 28 is a remarkable achievement of the Central government and everyone should appreciate it
The move is significant and is likely to have political implications in Maharashtra where NCP is in alliance with Congress and the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena.
In a major political development, Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar has decided that his party will not play the role of Opposition in Nagaland and it accepts the leadership of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in the state where BJP is NDPP's ally.