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Neiphiu Rio, Chief Minister of Nagaland and founder of NDPP. (File photo: PTI)
Of the six, two are from the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and one from its ally, the BJP. There are also two independents, while one contestant is from the Rising People’s Party, a new entrant in Nagaland politics
A total of six candidates have so far filed nominations for the Nagaland Assembly elections to be held on February 27, an official said.
The last date for submission of nominations is Tuesday.
Of the six, two are from the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and one from its ally, the BJP. There are also two independents, while one contestant is from the Rising People’s Party, a new entrant in Nagaland politics, the official said.
The NDPP and the BJP are contesting the elections on a 40:20 seat-sharing arrangement to return to power for a second consecutive term in the northeastern state.
The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has announced 22 candidates, and the Congress has so far released names of 25 candidates.
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), National People’s Party and Nationalist Congress Party have also declared their candidates.
Elections to the 60-member assembly will be held on February 27.
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