The rebels have accused Liezietsu of being autocratic and challenged his leadership. The word is that Liezietsu had assured to return Zeliang the CM's chair after three months, which he didn't do even after five months.Liezietsu said that he had taken charge of the state for six months to stablise the situation. "I had offered Zeliang to take charge but he has rejected my offer," Liezeitsu said explaining why he is contesting the bypoll. "I am filing my nomination today. The political crisis is an internal matter of the Naga Peoples Front and will be solved by the party.

Source: Times of India July 11, 2017 11:38 UTC