NPF revokes suspension of revolting MLAs
Source: IT News
Kohima, July 14 2017:
In a new development, 10 revolting NPF MLAs, who were recently suspended from the NPF party, were recalled to the party.
The suspension of former Chief Minister and Lok Sabha MP, Neiphiu Rio was also revoked.
The 10 NPF legislators - TR Zeliang, Y Patton, C Kipili Sangtam, G Kaito Aye, Imkong L Imchen, Shetoyi, Nuklutoshi, Deo Nukhu, Naiba Konyak, Benjongliba Aier were suspended on July 8 following inparty dissidence demanding Chief Minister Dr.Shurhozelie Lieziets� to step down as CM to instate TR Zeliang in his place.
Rio was suspended on May 17, 2017.A press release issued by the Working president of the NPF, Apong Pongener stated that the decision to the effect was taken at a consultative meeting of the NPF Legislature Party and the NPF (Central) leadership at Kohima on Thursday.
The release did not specify the reasons for the revoking of the suspensions.
It stated, "The present crisis is an internal crisis within the NPF party and as such this decision is being made to reiterate the party's stand to bring about true reconciliation and better judgment for the sake of the party and in the larger interest of the Nagas." Meanwhile, as per reports, the dissident legislators camping at a resort in Kaziranga since July 8 would return to Kohima by July 14 .