Kohima, October 23 (MExN): The Nagaland Legislative Assembly has notified the unanimous election of sitting MLA and former Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu Rio as the Leader of the Naga People's Front (NPF) Legislature Party in the 14th House, effective October 18, 2025.
In a separate notification, the Assembly also declared the formal merger of 31 members of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) with the NPF in the House, effective the same date.
As per the notification issued through the state IPR, the merger, undertaken in accordance with the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India and the state's anti-defection rules, signifies a major consolidation within the state's political landscape. The notifications were issued in pursuance of the Members of Nagaland Legislative Assembly (Disqualification on Ground of Defection) Rules, 2019.
List of Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party members
NAME | ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCY |
Dr. Neiphiu Rio | 11-Northern Angami-II (ST) |
Taditui Rangkau Zeliang | 7- Peren (ST) |
G. Kaito Aye | 36-Satakha (ST) |
K. G. Kenye | 17-Chizami (ST) |
Metsubo Jamir | 27-Mokokchung Town (ST) |
C. L. John | 45-Tehok (ST) |
Salhoutuonuo Kruse | 8-Western Angami (ST) |
Wangpang Konyak | 43-Tapi (ST) |
Zhaleo Rio | 5-Ghaspani-II (ST) |
Tongpang Ozukum | 24-Angetyongpang (ST) |
K. Tokugha Sukhalu | 35-Zunheboto (ST) |
Mhathung Yanthan | 39-Sanis (ST) |
S. Keoshu Yimchunger | 58-Shamator-Chessore (ST) |
Moatoshi Longkumer | 2-Dimapur-II 1 |
T. N. Mannen | 23-Impur (ST) |
Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome | 10-Northern Angami-I (ST) |
Kudecho Khamo | 18-Chozouba (ST) |
Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe | 20-Meluri (ST) |
Hekani Jakhalu Kense | 3-Dimapur-III (ST) |
Imkongmar | 25-Mongoya (ST) |
Temjenmenba | 29-Jangpetkong (ST) |
G. Ikuto Zhimomi | 34-Aghunato (ST) |
W. Chingang Konyak | 42-Wakching (ST) |
S. Kiusumew Yimchunger | 60-Pungro-Kiphire (ST) |
Er. Picto Shohe | 32-Atoizu (ST) |
P. Longon | 56-Noklak (ST) |
Namri Nchang | 6-Tening (ST) |
Y. Mhonbemo Humtsoe | 38-Wokha (ST) |
S. Toiho Yeptho | 33-Suruhoto (ST) |
Y. Mankhao Konyak | 46-Mon Town (ST) |
A. Pongshi Phom | 50-Longleng (ST) |
