Newly elected MLA takes oath of office

Kohima:Newly elected NPF MLA, Dr Neiphrezo Keditsu, took oath as member of the 12th Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) on Wednesday.
According to an official report on Friday, Nagaland Assembly Speaker Chotisuh Sazo administered the oath of office and secrecy to the legislator.
Dr Keditsu defeated rival BJP candidate Visasolie Lhoungu in the Northern Angmai-II by-poll held on October 15 by a margin of 3,045 votes.
The seat was earlier held by former chief minister Neiphiu Rio who vacated it after being elected to the 16th Lok Sabha.
A large number of NPF workers and supporters attended the ceremony. (UNI)