Kohima, Oct. 18 -- The ruling Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) in Nagaland at its 6th general convention at the capital cultural hall here today unanimously agreed to merge with the Naga People's Front (NPF).

The NDPP extended its unwavering support to the leadership of party president Chingwang Konyak and chief minister Neiphiu Rio and endorsed them in ensuring a smooth transition of the merger with the NPF.

Attended by the rank and file representing all levels of the NDPP in the state, the convention deliberated on the offer of the NPF to merge the two political parties and come together as one under the banner of the NPF to consolidate and have only one regional political party in Nagaland.

A four-point resolution was a...