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Kohima: The Rising People's Party officially joined the Naga People's Front on Friday. The merger took place at the NPF Central Office in Kohima. The move signals a consolidation of regional political forces. The RPP formed in 2021 with a platform focused on governance reforms and anti-corruption. It failed to win a seat during its 2023 electoral debut.
Chief Minister and NPF President Dr. Neiphiu Rio welcomed the new members. He framed the event as a convergence of shared aspirations. Rio praised the decision, noting that political leaders must set aside individual grievances for the sake of the public. He said the move represented "the convergence of people, ideas, experiences and aspirations."
The NPF currently operates within an opposition-less government. Rio emphasized that all elected members in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly share a goal. They aim to resolve the long-standing Naga political issue. The party intends to serve as a platform for Nagas across their traditional homelands. The NPF holds seats in both Nagaland and Manipur.
Joel Naga led the RPP into the merger. He and four other new office-bearers took their oaths during the event. This group includes new vice presidents and a secretary. NPF officials stated the partnership with the BJP remains intact. They view this alliance as a means to push for rapid development and a final political solution for the state.
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