<div class="msg">''<div dir="ltr">''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The meeting of newly elected MLAs of alliance partners – Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), BJP and others is underway in Kohima to elect Neiphiu Rio as their leader.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The NDPP leader had yesterday staked claim to form the government in the state claiming that the alliance has the majority. On the other hand, Chief Minister TR Zeliang along with other elected Naga People's Front MLAs also called on the Governor and claimed to form the next government, as it emerged as the single largest party in the recently held elections.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>The Chief Minister claimed that he enjoys the support of other elected members. The Governor has given both groups 48 hours to prove majority.</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>Meanwhile, the political equation has changed in the state as the Tening Assembly Constituency seat was yesterday awarded to the NDPP. With this, the total strength of NDPP has gone up to 18. BJP has 12 MLAs, NPF – 26, JD (U) -1, Independent -1 and NPP has two.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>Our correspondent reports that the swearing-in ceremony of the new government will be held either on Wednesday or Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the ceremony.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div></div></div>