Nagaland Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang has filed a composite disqualification petition with the Assembly Speaker against 10 MLAs of the NPF.
In the petition filed on Friday, Mr. Zeliang said these 10 MLAs should be declared disqualified under paragraph 2(1)(b) of the Tenth Schedule as they absented themselves from the emergency session of the Assembly held on July 19, violating the whip of the party. He said the 10 legislators were aware of the session as proper communication was sent to them.
Mr. Zeliang was sworn in as Chief Minister on July 19 after 47 MLAs, including 36 NPF legislators, rebelled against Shurhozelie Liezietsu.
He won the trust vote on July 21.
The 10 legislators are Kiyanilie Peseyie, Y. Vikheho Swu, Chotisuh Sazo, Kuzholuzo Nienu, Yitachu, C.L. John, Thonwang Konyak, P.Longon, R. Tohanba and Torechu.