New Nagaland CM proves majority in floor test

Zeliang was sworn in as Nagaland’s 19th CM on Wednesday, hours after Mr Acharya dismissed Mr Liezietsu.

Was BJP at work in Nagaland?

The inner workings of the NPF, on account of which this astonishing development has come about, appear to be a mystery.

The rebel camp of the Nagaland People’s Front, meanwhile, criticised the chief minister on Monday for holding two posts.

Zeliang claims support of 34 of the NPF’s 47 MLAs and seven of the eight Independent MLAs.

Liezitsu will succeed TR Zeliang, who resigned as Nagaland CM after widespread protests over reservation to women in local body elections.