Kohima, Oct 19 (PTI) Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has been elected as the leader of the NPF legislature party (NPFLP).

The decision was taken after Rio's Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) on Saturday adopted a resolution for merger with the Naga People's Front (NPF).

The development comes after a meeting of the NPF legislature party held at the CM's residential office on Saturday after the NDPP's resolution for merger with NPF.

Rio, in a social media post, said, "I am humbled to be elected leader of the NPF legislature party. Along with NPFLP, we met Hon'ble Speaker Shri Sharingain Longkumer & submitted our documents. Grateful to my colleagues & party organisations for reposing faith in my leadership & to the Almighty for His guidance & blessings." Sources said NPF

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