Kohima, Oct. 1 -- 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.

The five NPP MLAs include A. Nyamnyei Konyak (48 Moka AC), Nuklutoshi (22 Arkakong AC), C. Kipili Sangtam (59 Seyochung-Sitimi AC), Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso (9 Kohima Town AC) and Benei M. Lamthiu (57 Thonoknyu AC).

As per the press release from the NPF, the merger took place at Dimapur in the presence of Chief Minister and NPF President, Neiphiu Rio, Adviser & Secretary General of the party, Achumbemo Kikon, and other senior leaders of the party.

The five MLAs stated that they have merged voluntarily with the NPF, affirming their faith in t...