Nagaland CM Zeliang wins vote of confidence

Zeliang got 47 votes out of the total of 59.

July 21, 2017 02:54 pm | Updated December 03, 2021 12:45 pm IST - Kohima

A file photo of T.R. Zeliang.

A file photo of T.R. Zeliang.

Nagaland Chief Minister T R Zeliang on Friday won the trust vote in the State Assembly, two days after he was reappointed to the post amid high drama.

He secured 47 out of the 59 votes in the House which included 36 votes of the NPF, 4 of the BJP and 7 from the Independents, Speaker Imtiwapang said.

Former chief minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu bagged 11 votes — 10 of the NPF and one Independent, the Speaker said.

He was not present in the assembly as he is not a member.

Mr. Zeliang was sworn-in on Wednesday replacing Shurhozelie Liezietsu, who was sacked by Governor P B Acharya.

He was appointed Chief Minister shortly after Mer. Liezietsu and his supporters failed to turn up in the Assembly to face the floor test.

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