NPP Eyes Manipur Expansion as Conrad Sangma Pushes for Growth

Shillong: National People’s Party president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma wants more seats in Manipur. He plans to build a stronger party network across all 60 constituencies. During his visit to Imphal on Saturday, Sangma confirmed the party is actively expanding its local presence. The NPP grabbed seven seats in the 2022 Manipur Assembly elections.

Sangma addressed the ethnic unrest that continues to plague the region. He argues that peace requires long-term dialogue between all community leaders. The violence has gutted the local economy and ruined livelihoods. Sangma noted, "The conflict has interrupted the state’s progress. A comprehensive economic strategy is needed to restore livelihoods and rebuild growth."

The Chief Minister also weighed in on illegal immigration. He insisted that national security demands firm action, but officials must handle the issue with sensitivity to avoid hurting local residents. He stated, "Our objective is to increase the number of elected representatives. We are working towards that goal by strengthening the party across the state."

Sangma says people want a regional force to represent their interests. He also listed the return of internally displaced persons as a primary goal for the party. While the ground work continues, the NPP central leadership and election committee will make the final decision on how many seats to contest.