Sharad Pawar’s NCP decides not to sit in opposition in Nagaland, accepts Neiphiu Rio’s leadership
However, there is no clarification if the NCP will be a part of the government or will only support the government from outside.
However, there is no clarification if the NCP will be a part of the government or will only support the government from outside.
The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party-Bharatiya Janata Party retained power in the Nagaland election, with the two parties having secured 37 seats in the 60-member assembly.
According to the latest trends shared by the Election Commission at 4:45 pm on Thursday, BJP won 12 seats while NDPP won 22 seats and is leading on 3 seats. Congress bagged 5 seats and is leading on two seats.
In a first for Nagaland since it attained statehood 60 years ago, got its first woman MLA, Hekani Jakhalu, who won the Dimapur-III Assembly constituency.
The state had witnessed nearly 75 per cent voter turnout in the 2018 Assembly polls and 90.57 per cent in 2013.
Polling will be held from 7 am to 4 pm on Monday while counting of votes will be taken up on March 2.
"From Delhi to Dimapur, Congress indulged in familial politics. So, entire northeast along with Nagaland is punishing Congress," said Modi.
Neiphiu Rio has emerged as one among the richest candidates contesting in this election with declared assets of Rs 46.95 crore.
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