Kuzholuzo Azo Nienu of the Naga People’s Front (left) filing his nomination papers today. (Source: Express photo) Kuzholuzo Azo Nienu of the Naga People’s Front (left) filing his nomination papers today. Minutes later Dr Nicky Kire, who had recently joined the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), was reported to be filing his nomination papers from Kohima Town AC. The deadline for filing of nomination papers expires at 3 pm on February 7, and till February 5 none of the candidates contesting for the 60-seat state Assembly had filed their nomination papers. With elections to the 13th Nagaland Assembly dogged by uncertainty, the filing of nomination papers holds significance as 11 political parties in the state signed a joint declaration on January 29 to not contest the elections.

Source: Indian Express February 06, 2018 10:15 UTC