Nagaland’s New Chief Minister

TR Zeliang sworn in as Nagaland chief minister

Question: Who amongst the following was recently sworn in as Nagaland’s new chief minister?

(a) Pawan Chamling
(b) Shurhozelie Liezietsu
(c) TR Zeliang
(d) Tarun Gogoi

Answer- (c)
Related facts

  • On July 19, 2017, Naga People’s Front leader and ruling DAN chairman TR Zeliang was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Nagaland.
  • Governor PB Acharya administered oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Zeliang.
  • R. Zeliang became the 19th chief minister of Nagaland replacing Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu.
  • It is noteworthy that Mr. Zeliang was appointed shortly after Mr. Liezietsu failed to turn up in the Assembly to face the floor test.
  • Zeliang won the floor test on July 21st, getting the support of 36 NPF, four BJP and seven Independent members in the 60-member assembly.
  • He has held the post of Chief Minister of Nagaland, from May 2014 to February 2017.
  • Zeliang, was stepped down in February 2017following large-scale violence after several groups opposed holding civic polls in the state with 33 per cent reservation for women.

Reference:

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/zeliang-appointed-nagaland-chief-minister/article19307122.ece
http://www.firstpost.com/politics/tr-zeliang-is-new-nagaland-chief-minister-after-former-cm-shurhozelie-liezietsu-skips-floor-test-3830125.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/tr-zeliang-sworn-in-as-nagaland-chief-minister/articleshow/59665601.cms