The ruling Naga People's Front (NPF) today issued ticket to Dr Neiphrezo Keditsu for the prestigious Northern Angami-II Assembly seat for the bye-election to be held on October 15.
NPF President Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu officially handed over the ticket to the candidate in presence of Chief Minister TR Zeliang and MP Neiphiu Rio, also the former chief minister.
Zeliang said the constituency was precious as Rio had represented the constituency for six terms before was elected to the Lok Sabha in May.
The seat fell vacant after Rio got elected to Parliament.
