9 years ago
The results of the Nagaland assembly election 2018 will be out today as counting is underway. Neiphiu Rio of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) told NDTV that BJP and NDPP are in alliance, and that they have a seat-sharing agreement. "PM Modi is the star of country for his decisiveness and able leadership." Mr Rio said. Chief Minister TR Zeliang said his party's alliance with the BJP will continue, in what could be seen as a sudden turn of events. The state has 60 assembly constituencies, of which 59 are reserved for Scheduled Tribes and one for a general candidate. The number of candidates who contested the Nagaland assembly election 2018 was 196. Of these, five were women. The Naga People's Front with BJP's support is in power under the chief ministership of TR Zeliang, but the BJP is fighting against the NPF in this election. The Naga Accord, also known as the Framework Agreement, is one of the most important issues in Nagaland. Today's results will decide the future of the Framework Agreement signed between the armed group NSCN(IM) and the centre, depending on which party comes to power. Some of the main candidates to look in Nagaland are TR Zeliang and Neiphiu Rio.
