KOHIMA, May 20 (NEPS): Newly elected leader of the NPF Legislature Party and Minister for Planning and Coordination, TR Zeliang, who was in Delhi accompanying newly elected Nagaland MP and Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio since May 17, has rushed to Kohima to allay fear of restless MLAs loyal to him.
The concerned MLAs, numbering about 37, have been holed up at Hotel Japfu since then. Apart from 27 NPF MLAs, other MLAs from its allies BJP and JD (U), including NCP and Independent MLAs are also present at the hotel.
According to highly placed sources, TR Zeliang, along with MLAs supporting him, may meet the Nagaland Governor, Dr Ashwani Kumar in the next two or three days for formation of the next government in Nagaland state under Zeliang’s leadership. It is also reported that more than half of the current Nagaland Cabinet Ministers may not find Ministerial berths in the next government. However, some senior Ministers, who are key and crucial, may be retained. “This is extremely essential in view of the delicate political situation,” said one high profile legislator, who refused to be named.
