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Imphal: Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People’s Party president Conrad K. Sangma arrived in Imphal on July 24 for a two-day visit. He officially opened the new NPP Manipur State Office at Mercy Lane, Mantripukhri. Dr. Lorho S. Pfoze, the Manipur State Unit president, joined him alongside various party leaders and workers for the ceremony. Sangma praised the team for finishing the building on schedule. He stated that the new facility will provide the structure needed to boost party operations across the state.
Sangma used the visit to address the political road ahead. He confirmed that the NPP will contest the 2027 Manipur Legislative Assembly elections independently. While the party remains open to post-poll alliances, he insisted on maintaining the party's own identity and principles. "We have always stressed that, while we are in governments and we support different governments and in coalition for government formation, but when it comes to elections, the National People's Party has always maintained that we will fight elections on our identity and on our principles," Sangma said.
The Meghalaya leader also tackled the nationwide fallout from the NEET UG 2026 examination paper leak. He demanded a transparent, thorough inquiry into the scandal. He warned against scapegoating, specifically dismissing calls for the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan until a formal investigation establishes facts. Sangma voiced concern over the police handling of student protesters in New Delhi, noting the situation could have been managed better.
The visit serves multiple purposes. Sangma is scheduled to attend the NPP Manipur State Unit Annual Convention at the MSFDS complex in the Palace Compound on Saturday. The event will feature an address on the party's future, the induction of new members, and the felicitation of new district executive committees. Beyond the convention, Sangma held closed-door meetings with MLAs, representatives of the party's women and youth wings, and office-bearers to discuss growth strategies.
Sangma also acknowledged the end of activist Sonam Wangchuk’s 26-day hunger strike. Wangchuk ended his protest at midnight on Friday at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram. This followed written government assurances regarding student grievances. Sangma welcomed the development, expressing hope for positive progress from the Centre.
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