Merger Talks Gain Pace As NDPP Urges Neiphiu Rio To Return To "Political Home"

Merger Talks Gain Pace As NDPP Urges Neiphiu Rio To Return To "Political Home"

As the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party and Naga People's Front possibly inch closer to a merger, the latter's chief Apong Pongener has offered to resign to make way for Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to take over the post.

Nagaland: Return to your roots, NPF urges Rio amid merger buzz

Guwahati: In a significant development Naga People’s Front (NPF) chief Apong Pongener expressed his wish to step down to ensure state Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio takes charge as the party head. Pongner’s gesture comes amid speculations of a merger between NPF and the ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP). At a press meet NPF secretary […] The post Nagaland: Return to your roots, NPF urges Rio amid merger buzz appeared first on No…

Nagaland: Ruling NDPP, NPF inch closer to merger

Kohima, Sep 6 (IANS) Possible political realignment unfolded in Nagaland with Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and Naga People’s Front (NPF) are inching closer to a merger. Dominated by the… Continue reading Nagaland: Ruling NDPP, NPF inch closer to merger The post Nagaland: Ruling NDPP, NPF inch closer to merger first appeared on Australia India News.