No crack in NDPP-BJP alliance, says Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio

KOHIMA: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio clarified that the alliance between the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains strong.

Speaking to the media, Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio stated, “We have already given a joint statement that our alliance is normal and strong as it was.”

Rumours have been doing the rounds about a potential strain between the NDPP and the BJP following the Lok Sabha election results in Nagaland.

Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio reiterated their joint statement, dispelling speculations.

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When asked about appointing a woman as chairperson, Rio admitted that he had not discussed it yet but expressed optimism, saying, “Hopefully and gradually, they will catch up. They are doing exceedingly well.”

Earlier, on July 01, Nagaland ministers Temjen Imna Along and KG Kenye issued a joint statement to reaffirm the unity of the People's Democratic Alliance (PDA).

The statement read, “The alliance between the NDPP and the BJP is as strong as ever, and the PDA government is functioning smoothly.”

“The NDPP-BJP PDA coalition is issuing this joint statement to also give the accurate information on the alliance and the unity of the PDA,” the statement added.

“Much has been said and reported on various media platforms and there is a lot of misinformation and speculation on the PDA, therefore it is pertinent to issue this clarification.”