Rio suspension to protect party constitution: NPF chief

Suspension of senior leaders like sitting Lok Sabha MP and three-time Chief Minister of Nagaland, Neiphiu Rio, was done to protect the party constitution, Naga People's Front (NPF) president Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu said here today.
"I do not have any personal ill-feeling towards any of the party leaders and legislators nor is there any difference with Rio. But the Party Disciplinary Action Committee recommended his suspension based on his replies to the show cause notice," Liezietsu said in a party programme in Northern Angami-II Assembly constituency.
Northern Angami-II used to be constituency of Rio, presently being held by his son-in-law Dr Neiphrezo Keditsu, after he was elected to Lok Sabha in May 2014.

Rio was suspended by the NPF president on May 17 while party MLA Imkong L Imchen was suspended on April 15 on charges of anti-party activities.
"I am satisfied to protect the Party constitution," he said
Interacting with reporters after the conference, Shurhozelie said the party disciplinary committee has also issued show cause notices to two other MLAs - Dr Neiphrezo and Namri Nchang - while their responses are awaited.
The NPF president said some dissidents leaders will form a new party before the 2018 Assembly elections.