KOHIMA, MARCH 6 (MExN): The Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya has appointed Neiphiu Rio as the Chief Minister of Nagaland under clause (1) of Article 164 of the Constitution of India.
In a letter addressed to Neiphiu Rio, the Governor stated that he has received letters of support in favour of Rio from Legislators of BJP, JD (U) and an Independent MLA besides NDPP legislatures.
The Governor has proposed to administer the Oath of Office and Secrecy to the Council of Minister on March 8, 2018 at 11:30 am at Khouchiezie (Local Ground), Kohima. The Governor has also requested Neiphiu Rio to prove his majority on the floor of the House on or before March 16, 2018.
BJP and NPP submits letter of support
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda along with Arun Singh, National BJP General Secretary, elected BJP MLAs, President BJP State Unit, Vizasolie Lhounghu and others called on the Governor of Nagaland, PB Acharya to submit the letter of support including the signatures of all 12 BJP MLAs to the leadership of Neiphiu Rio in the formation of the New Government in the State.
According to a press release from PRO to Governor, the BJP legislators also informed the Governor that Y Patton has been elected as the BJP Leader for the 13th House of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly.
President NPP, Ato Yepthomi along with NPP MLA, L Khumo and General Secretary NDPP, Benjamin also called on the Governor to submit the NPP letter of support to the NDPP-BJP Chief Ministerial candidate Neiphiu Rio signed by the State NPP President.
The Governor instructed the State NPP to submit a letter of support signed by their National President and also the support signatures of both the MLAs at the earliest.
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