The Naga People’s Front (NPF) Tseminyu Division held a meeting on March 28, where party leaders across units to central levels reaffirmed their unity and commitment to the party’s core principles.
The meeting underscored the party’s rich 62-year legacy and its dedication to achieving a lasting political solution for the Naga people.
Speaking on the occasion, R. Khing, former minister and member of the core committee, reflected on the party’s journey since 1963, noting its resilience as one of India’s longest-surviving political parties. He recalled challenging periods, including the party’s near-extinction in 2002-03, and the formation of a new party in 2017 due to ideological differences.
He emphasized the NPF’s pivotal role in welcoming the current chief minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio as the party president and called on all members to remain strong, united, and supportive.
“Even with one MLA seat, we are not behind anyone in the state,” he stated, stressing the need for collective strength and the right party to achieve a political solution.
Ar. Loguseng Semp, former Candidate and CEC member, traced the party’s origins to the Indo-Naga conflict and spoke of its evolution, including nine constitutional amendments. He called for a renewed focus on restoring the party’s image, with party interest being the foremost priority.
“Once you are enrolled in the party, you are a Naga patriot,” he declared, urging members to strengthen the party from within.
Key highlights from the central office bearers’ tour include addresses by Daniel Tep, working president of NPF Tseminyu division, and Benjamin Lorin, vice president and COB division incharge.
Tep emphasized the importance of organizational discipline and grassroots-level coordination to ensure the party remains a formidable force in the region. He called upon all party workers to draw inspiration from the party’s rich legacy and work collectively under the leadership of the central leadership to strengthen the party’s presence in the Tseminyu district ahead of the upcoming elections.
Lorin addressed the rationale behind the NDPP-NPF merger, framing it as a strategic move centered on the Indo-Naga political issue. He noted the merger has created a formidable, “jumbo-sized” party aimed at uniting fragmented sections of Naga society.
Lorin also highlighted developmental activities in the Tseminyu district, attributing them to the previous government’s efforts. He asserted that progress for the Rengma people is best secured by aligning with the NPF.
The event began with an invocation by Ndotsü Kent, working president of NPF Tseminyu division, and a welcome note by Ahino Tep, president of the division. Short speeches were delivered by representatives from the central youth wing, central women wing, and central farmers wing. The meeting also saw a special appearance by Akenyu Semp. The vote of thanks was proposed by Khwenhile Kent, president of the women wing, NPF Tseminyu division.
The gathering concluded with a collective resolve to stay united and work under the leadership of the chief minister and president NPF, Dr. Neiphiu Rio to strengthen the party ahead of the upcoming elections.
