In order to ensure the smooth functioning of the affairs of the NPP Nagaland state unit, and pending the appointment of a new State President through the prescribed organisational process, the NPP chief on Wednesday announced the constitution of an Interim State Committee with immediate effect. The committee will assist the National Working President and the National Committee, carrying out responsibilities assigned by the party's central leadership. The committee will assist the National Working President and the National Committee, and “discharge such responsibilities as may be assigned by the National Working President or the National Headquarters from time to time.” This arrangement shall remain in force, during the process of selecting and appointment of new State President by the National President. Meanwhile, the interim committee will perform its duties in consultation with the National Working President in consultation with the National President, the order stated.