Neiphiu Rio News
The Congress, which did not win any seat in the state elections, sought the intervention of the governor to nullify the appointment of the advisors and the speaker pro tem.
In Meghalaya, NPP chief Conrad Sangma will take oath as the chief minister for a second consecutive term, while Nagaland's political stalwart Neiphiu Rio will be sworn as CM for the fifth term.
Born into an Angami Naga family on November 11, 1950, Rio received his early education at Kohima's Baptist English School and then went on to study at the Sainik School, Purulia in West Bengal.
In Assam as well, opposition parties echoed their demand for the repeal of AFSPA.
State’s Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who has already constituted a SIT to probe the incident, will make a visit to Mon district on Monday. The Nagaland government had on Sunday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the 13 people killed in firing by security forces.
Amit Shah said that he is 'anguished' over the 'unfortunate incident' and expressed his condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives.
BJP and alliance to meet on Tuesday to discuss over the bill.
At least 12 people have been killed and over 5000 have been displaced in one month in Nagaland.
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio has sought help from the Centre and the countrymen in helping those affected by floods and landslides.
Rio had won even before voting in Nagaland Assembly elections as he was elected unopposed after his rival from the Naga People's Front (NPF) withdrew his nomination.
Even before full results of the Nagaland Assembly polls were declared, Union minister Kiren Rijiju had announced that Rio would be the Chief Minister.
BJP on Monday ruled out extending support to its 15-year-old ally the Naga People's Front (NPF) in Nagaland.
Rio may soon become Nagaland chief minister if election results go in favour of the NDPP -BJP alliance.
According to ADR, 114 or 59 percent out of the total 196 candidates in the fray, have declared their assets in crores.
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party`s CM candidate on Thursday voiced confidence that the NDPP-BJP alliance will come to power with absolute majority in Nagaland.
NDPP chief ministerial candidate Neiphiu Rio on Thursday voiced confidence that the NDPP-BJP alliance will come to power with absolute majority in Nagaland.
This is the second time Rio is being elected to the Nagaland Assembly without a challenger.
Stating that the Naga people want a settlement at any cost, Rio stated that he himself had repeatedly said in parliament that the central government should pursue the talks and the settlement should come before the assembly elections.
Naga People`s Front leader Shurhozelie Liezietsu was on Monday elected the new legislature party leader of the ruling Democratic Alliance.
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