Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has been elected as the leader of the NPF legislature party (NPFLP).

The decision was taken after Rio’s Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) Saturday adopted a resolution for merger with the Naga People’s Front (NPF).

The development comes after a meeting of the NPF legislature party held at the CM’s residential office Saturday, after the NDPP’s resolution for merger with NPF.

Rio, in a social media post, said, I am humbled to be elected leader of the NPF legislature party. Along with NPFLP, we met Hon’ble Speaker Shri Sharingain Longkumer & submitted our documents. Grateful to my colleagues & party organisations for reposing faith in my leadership & to the Almighty for His guidance & blessings.

Sources said NPF president Apong Pongener an

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