Guwahati, June 2 -- Seven legislators of Nagaland from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have officially merged with the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), increasing the ruling party's strength in the 60-member Assembly from 25 to 32.

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and NDPP legislator KG Kenye announced the development during a press conference held late Friday evening. Confirming the merger, he remarked that "a few more friends have joined the NDPP family," signaling the inclusion of the NCP members.

Kenye highlighted that the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly currently comprises representatives from nine different political parties, with the NCP previously holding the position of the third-largest group through ...