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Kohima: The National People’s Party accused the Naga People’s Front of systematically poaching elected representatives. Recent defections in Nagaland show a troubling trend. Two municipal councillors from Kohima recently joined the NPF. This follows a similar exit of two councillors in Dimapur. The NPP leadership labels these events as a deliberate pattern rather than isolated incidents.
National Working President James K. Sangma claims the party has received reports of coercion. Allegedly, officials threatened to withhold development funds and government schemes unless councillors switched sides. Sangma condemned this tactic. “If these allegations are true, they raise serious concerns about the misuse of political influence and undermine the democratic principle that development belongs to the people, rather than being used as a tool for political coercion,” Sangma said.
The NPP maintains it has historically enjoyed cordial relations with the NPF. They view these current actions as a betrayal of healthy democratic competition. The party is now reviewing its organizational structure across Nagaland. They intend to build a stronger, cadre-based foundation to resist future poaching. The NPF has not issued a response to these claims.
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