The agitating tribal groups in Nagaland on Tuesday withdrew their indefinite shutdown on government offices and plying of government vehicles on the road, following the resignation of Chief Minister TR Zeliang on Sunday.
Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) and Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) led a series of agitations since 31 January against the government’s decision to conduct the civic elections with 33 percent reservation for women.
Three people died during clashes between police and protesters.
“We have lifted our agitation programmes after Zeliang stepped down as chief minister,” NTAC convener KT Vilie told IANS.
Chief Minister-designate Shurhozeilie Leizietsu will on Wednesday take oath as 17th Chief Minister of the mountainous state.
The 81-year-old Naga People's Front (NPF) leader was elected head of the NPF legislature party after Zeliang resigned on Sunday night, bowing to the demands of protesting tribal groups opposed to his move.