1. Nagaland Assembly Speaker, Sharingain Longkumer, recently addressed a disqualification petition against seven NCP MLAs.
2. The petition arose after the Election Commission of India acknowledged Ajit Pawar as the leader of the NCP.
3. Longkumer’s ruling deemed the NCP MLAs not liable for disqualification, citing the EC’s decision regarding party leadership.
Kohima, Feb 18: Nagaland Assembly Speaker, Sharingain Longkumer, recently made a significant ruling in response to a disqualification petition filed against seven NCP MLAs in the state.
The petition was lodged following the Election Commission of India’s decision to recognize Ajit Pawar as the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
In an order dated February 16, the NLA Speaker dismissed the disqualification plea, citing the Election Commission’s directive.
According to Longkumer, the decision to support Ajit Pawar’s faction of the NCP does not constitute anti-party activities nor does it imply voluntary relinquishment of party membership.
The seven NCP MLAs named in the petition are Namri Nchang, Picto Shohe, P Longon, Y Mhonbemo Humtsoe, S Toiho Yeptho, Y Mankhao Konyak, and A Pongshi Phom.
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These MLAs had expressed their allegiance to Ajit Pawar’s faction in July of the previous year, aligning themselves with his leadership.
Following this declaration of support, a disqualification petition was filed against them by the Sharad Pawar-led NCP.
However, the recent ruling by the Nagaland Assembly Speaker suggests that the MLAs’ actions are not grounds for disqualification according to the Election Commission’s decision.
The ruling underscores the complexities within the NCP and the power struggles that have ensued within the party leadership.
With the Election Commission’s recognition of Ajit Pawar as the legitimate leader, the dynamics within the NCP have undergone significant shifts, leading to political ramifications in states like Nagaland.
Despite the dismissal of the disqualification petition, the underlying tensions within the NCP persist. The decision by the Nagaland Assembly Speaker highlights the intricacies involved in navigating intra-party conflicts and the legal interpretations surrounding such disputes.
Moving forward, the ruling is likely to have implications not only for the NCP MLAs in Nagaland but also for the broader political landscape within the state. It remains to be seen how this development will shape the future trajectory of the NCP’s operations and influence in Nagaland’s political arena.
