Neihpiu Rio appoints 20 advisers to various departments in Nagaland

GUWAHATI: Nagaland chief minister, Neihpiu Rio has appointed as many as 20 MLAs as advisers to various departments.

They include Noke Wangnao, Phowang Konyak, Phukayi, Dr. Nicky Kire, R. Khing, Mmhonlumo Kikon, Tovihoto, Dr. Longriniken, Imtikumzuk, Namri Nchang, Khumo, K.T. Sukhalu, Toshi Wungtung, Kazheto Kinimi, Mhathung Yanthan, H. Khehovi Yepthomi, Bongkhao, H. Haiying, Imnatiba and Er. Zhale Neikha.

In Nagaland BJP supported formation People’s Democratic Alliance has 32 legislators in the 60-member House -- 18 MLAs of Nationalist Democratic People’s Party (NDPP), 12 of the BJP, one of the JD (U) and an independent MLA.