Dimapur, Jan. 24 (EMN): Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has requested sitting MLA Zhaleo Rio to contest the ensuing state assembly election on the party for the better future of the constituency.
A press release issued by NDPP founding member Miatho Krose stated that Zhaleo has appreciated their formal invitation and assured to seriously consider the proposal in consultation with other likeminded legislators and leaders.
The release also stated that many supporters of former minister Rokonicha Kuotsu under 5 Ghaspani II AC have joined NDPP and pledged to wholeheartedly support the leadership of Neiphiu Rio in the ensuing general elections.
The members lamented that the exit of former chief minister, Neiphiu Rio from the 12th NLA had resulted in instability with trust deficit governance, betrayals amongst legislators and utter chaos with unprecedented corruption. They opined that his presence and involvement can be the only solution for changes in Nagaland. Stating that progressive change can only occur when there is a good, broad minded leader at the top, they have expressed utmost support to him as the chief ministerial candidate.
