NDPP to submit consent of 32 supporting MLAs to helm govt: Nagaland guv

Rio, in his meeting with the Governor, staked claim to form the government in Nagaland saying he has the support of 32 MLAs.

BJP, ex-CM Rio, allies meet Guv to stake claim to form govt in Nagaland

The NDPP-BJP gained the support of one independent and one JD(U) MLAs which took the total number of seats to 32.

The BJP has emerged as a strong contender in all the three states and two exit polls.

Counting would begin from 8 am in all the states amid tight security, Election Commission officials said.

Congress defeat predicted in Meghalaya.

While the two states have a 60-member house each, voting will be held only for 59 constituencies in both.

Security sources said, 'Peace-process was progressing very well and both parties have reached to an agreement on major substantive issues'.

The Nagaland Accord was signed in Aug, 2015 by Modi and National Socialist Council of Nagaland to end the insurgency in the region.

The ruling alliance, comprising the Naga Peoples Front and BJP, have decided to contest the assembly election.

The protesters turned violent when their demand for Chief Minister’s resignation, over killing of two youths in police firing, was not met.