In a move that could reshape politics in Northeast India, leaders from the National People’s Party (NPP), the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) and other regional groups announced on Tuesday the creation of a new political front. The coalition aims to give a single, powerful voice to the indigenous communities across the region’s eight states.
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma of Meghalaya, who heads the NPP, said a nine‑member committee will shape the new platform within 45 days. J. M. Sangma will convene the group, while former BJP spokesperson and Nagaland minister Mmhonlumo Kikon will serve as secretary. All parties that join the alliance will have representatives on the panel.
The announcement was made during a media briefing at the Constitution Club of India. Sangma, TMP leader Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, Kikon, and Daniel Langthasa of the People’s Party from Assam’s Dima Hasao district signed the joint statement. Sangma described the gathering as a “collective and historic announcement” for a united political entity that truly represents the Northeast.
“We have spoken about the same issues from different platforms for too long,” Sangma said. “Our strength lies in unity, and it’s time to give our people one collective voice.” He added that the new front would carry forward the legacy of leaders who have fought for the region’s identity and development.
Debbarma emphasized the need for cohesion, pointing out the region’s 5,437‑km border with China, Myanmar, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Nepal—a stretch that remains largely unfenced and porous. “Our only concern is the interests of Northeast India,” he said. “We are not against any party or individual; we will work together.”
The alliance is not a break from the national government. Both the NPP and TMP remain allies of the ruling National Democratic Alliance, led by the BJP. The NPP has elected representatives in Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and its home state of Meghalaya, while the TMP is close to the Tripura government.
If the new front gains traction, it could give the Northeast’s indigenous communities a stronger, unified voice on the national stage, especially on issues such as minority rights, border security, and regional development. The outcome will hinge on how quickly the committee finalizes the alliance’s structure and strategy.
Source: ianslive
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