Imphal, Oct 9 – Meghalaya’s Chief Minister and National People’s Party (NPP) president Conrad K. Sangma flew into Manipur on Thursday to talk with the state’s leaders, lawmakers and civil‑society groups. The trip was part of the NPP’s effort to help settle the long‑standing tensions that have plagued Manipur.
Sangma met with a series of NPP MLAs, state executives and community representatives in Imphal’s central square. He said the party is “firmly committed to working with the people of Manipur to bring peace, harmony and lasting progress.” The meeting followed similar consultations in nearby districts, where the NPP discussed how best to support local communities while building on the party’s foothold in the state.
The NPP still has a strong base in Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. In the 2023 assembly elections the party won seven of 60 seats in the Manipur legislature, a result that gave it a crucial alliance partner in a BJP‑led government. Despite its support for the ruling coalition, the NPP recently pulled its backing on November 17, complaining that the cabinet under Chief Minister N. Biren Singh had failed to restore calm.
Sangma’s visit, described on his X (formerly Twitter) account, was aimed at listening to concerns from local groups. “We are here to talk, to listen, and to understand the issues that still affect your daily lives,” he posted. “Our goal is to work together with the people and all stakeholders for a peaceful future.”
During the trip the NPP team met representatives of Meitei and Naga civil‑society organisations. The chief minister also spoke with internally displaced persons who have been sheltering in relief camps at Moreh, Churachandpur and other areas. The meetings were part of a broader effort to restore normalcy in an area that has seen sporadic outbreaks of violence.
In a concurrent speech, Sangma told the press that building a popular and democratic government is the key to lasting peace. “Elections are still a ways away, but serving people and restoring everyday life must come first,” he said.
The NPP also set up a joint planning session with its Manipur MLAs and party executives. They will be working out strategies and strengthening the party’s organization ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. On Friday, Sangma will leave Imphal for Dimapur in Nagaland. There he plans to meet Kuki community leaders and displaced families in Kangpokpi, and he will pay tribute to the late NPP Manipur president and MLA N. Kayisii in Senapati district.
In a notable political shift, Dr. Lorho S Pfoze, a former Lok Sabha MP for Outer Manipur and former leader of the Naga People’s Front, joined the NPP during a party rally in Shillong last month. Sangma welcomed the veteran politician, saying “Dr. Lorho brings experience, wisdom and a loyal base from Manipur. He will help us advance the NPP’s message of One Voice, One North East.”
The NPP’s move comes after the death of N. Kayisii last January, which left the party with only six MLAs in the Manipur house. The party remains determined to maintain its influence in the region, while focusing on the most urgent need—stabilizing Manipur and creating an atmosphere of trust and cooperation.
By engaging with community leaders, displaced families and local civil‑society groups, the NPP hopes to turn its political presence into tangible improvements for people on the ground. Whether the party’s outreach will translate into deeper peace remains to be seen, but Sangma and the NPP are stepping up their dialogue in a region where stability is a high priority for everyone.
Source: ianslive
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