NPP moves to disqualify five Nagaland MLAs who joined NPF

The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NPP) has formally petitioned the Speaker of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly to disqualify five sitting members. The petition follows the legislators' recent decision to join the Nationalist People's Front (NPF). The NPP argues that the defections violate anti-defection provisions and undermine the stability of the state government. The Speaker is expected to examine the petition and decide on the disqualification request in accordance with the Assembly's rules.

The five MLAs, whose names have not been disclosed in the statement, had previously been elected on NPP tickets before moving to the NPF. Their shift has prompted the NPP to seek a swift resolution to prevent any further erosion of its legislative strength.

The move comes amid heightened political sensitivities in Nagaland, where party alignments can significantly impact governance. The outcome of the disqualification request will be closely watched by political observers across the Northeast.