Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. All five National People’s Party (NPP) MLAs merged with the ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF) in Nagaland. According to an Assembly notification, the Speaker has approved the merger.
Nagaland's political landscape has seen a major shift. All five NPP MLAs have joined the ruling NPF, increasing the NPF's strength to 39 in the 60-member assembly. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio welcomed the move.