Guwahati: The Governor of Nagaland, P B Acharya, administered the oath of Office and Secrecy to ten cabinet ministers at a function held at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, Kohima on Saturday, a Raj Bhavan source informed.
The ministers inducted were: G Kaito Aye, Imkong L Imchen, Tokheho Yepthomi, Y Patton, Kipili Sangtam, Dr Neikiesalie Nicky Kire, Imtilemba Sangtem, Kejong Chang, Neiba Kronu and Mmhonlumo Kikon.
Earlier, T R Zeliang took oath as the Chief Minister of Nagaland on July 19 at Raj Bhavan Kohima and was asked by the Governor to prove his majority on the floor of the House on or before July 22.
The 18th (emergent) session of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly was called on July 21 and witnessed the Motion of Confidence moved by the Chief Minister,T R Zeliang. The Motion of Confidence was passed by a total of 47 votes to 11, with 47 members voting in favor and 11 otherwise.