Dimapur, May 20 (MExN): The NPF divisions of Mon and Zunheboto have endorsed the suspension of Neiphiu Rio, former Chief Minister of Nagaland and present Lok Sabha MP, from the NPF party.
A release from NPF Mon division President, L. Yanlong Konyak and General Secretary (Admin), P. Wango Konyak stated that the action against Rio is an “inevitable punishment according to the party constitution that was determined by his anti-party activities.”
In a separate release, NPF Zunheboto division maintained that the action of the NPF President against Rio will remain exemplary in strengthening the party in the years to come. The release issued by NPF Zunheboto division President, Akavi Sumi acknowledged that Rio undoubtedly contributed so much to the party during his three times as Chief Minister. “However, it is very unfortunate that the damage (party crisis) he initiated has caused more damage than what he once had contributed.” It pointed out that the leniency by the NPF to initiate disciplinary action against its legislators, MPs and party workers was taken for granted in the past. Party crisis, it said, was a by-product of such loophole.
However, it stated, awakening of upholding party's Constitution has begun. It lauded the “just and bold” action taken by NPF President, Dr. Shürhozelie in exercising the President's power irrespective of relation, power, and status.
