NPF CEC okays disqualification proceedings against MLAs

Kohima, July 25 (EMN): The Central Executive Council of the Naga People’s Front has resolved to take up disqualification petition against all NPF Legislators who defied party whip issued by NPF Chief Whip Kiyaneilie Peseyie on July 21, on the floor of Assembly under the Tenth Schedule para 2 [1] [a] of the Constitution of India.
Among others, this resolution was taken during its emergency meeting held on July 25 at the party head office in Kohima.
While condemning the unconstitutional action of the Governor in installing TR Zeliang as the chief minister without letter of support from the original political party letterhead, CEC NPF has demanded that the President of India immediately recall him.
It has alleged that the Speaker of Nagaland Legislative Assembly has exhibited ‘favouritism and nepotism’ by unconstitutionally siding with his brother-in-law TR Zeliang, and demanded his resignation on moral ground.
CEC NPF demanded TR Zeliang to immediately step down stating that the unconstitutional government headed by TR Zeliang has violated all Constitutional provisions.
While endorsing the decision of the Disciplinary Action Committee of the party to expel 20 members of the party MLAs and suspend 11 party MLAs for anti-party activities which are detrimental to the unity and integrity of the party, the meeting has also recommended immediate suspension of EE Pangteang from the party for anti-party activities.
Members at the meeting have endorsed the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland coalition partners’ decision to elect Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu as DAN Chairman, and recognised the election of Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu as the Leader of NPF Legislature Party considering that he has more than one-half support of the NPF party legislators.
Hence, it demanded that Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu be officially recognised as such by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly with necessary protocol arrangements due to him.
Through a press release, CEC members extended full support to the leadership of Party President Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu and acknowledged his sincere attempt to bring an early solution to the Naga political problem and to curb corruption in the country.
It has also approved the Core Committee constituted by Party President Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu on July 24, 2017, and the dissolution of NPF Working Committee and Finance Committee by the Party President in accordance with the powers conferred on him vide Article V, Clause 10 read with Article IV, Clause 4 of the party Constitution.
The meeting has also resolved to introduce Personal Confidential Report (PCR) system for all responsible members of the party with effect from July 2017.
Meanwhile, it has issued a clarion call to party legislators who have been misled by selfish elements to come back to the fold of the party to avoid severe penal repercussions since henceforth, all forms of anti-party activities will attract immediate disciplinary actions, be they party functionaries or legislators.
CEC NPF has also recommend dissolution of the NPF Peren Division and all frontal organisations of the party in the Division for siding with expelled legislators.