TR Zeliang appointed as new Chief Minister of Nagaland

Guwahati: Nagaland Governor PB Acharya on Wednesday dismissed the government headed by chief minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu and invited former chief minister TR Zeliang to form new government in the state.

The Governor Acharya in his order said, "According to report received from Nagaland Legislative Assembly chief minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu did not attend the emergent assembly session convened on July 19 at 9.30 am for the purpose of testing majority of the cabinet led by him. 48 MLAs including speaker attended the session. Therefore, it is obvious that Shurhozelie Liezietsu has



failed to obtain vote of confidence despite the repeated opportunity given to him."

The Governor in his order further said, "By virtue of powers vested in my by Clause (1) of Article 164 of the Constitution of India, I, PB Acharya, Governor of Nagaland hereby, withdraw my pleasure from chief minister of Nagaland and the council of ministers headed by Shurhozelie Liezietsu is hereby, dismissed with immediate effect."

Earlier, Shurhozelie Liezietsu and his supporters on Wednesday failed to turn up in the Assembly to face the floor test following which the House was adjourned sine die.