Nagaland NewsRio, Patton hail BJP-led NDA’s gains in state polls

Rio, Patton hail BJP-led NDA’s gains in state polls

DIMAPUR, MAY 4 (NPN)

Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio and deputy chief minister Y Patton on Monday welcomed the BJP-led NDA’s performance in the 2026 Assembly elections, congratulating the party leadership and attributing the results to public support and organisational strength.
Rio: Chief minister Neiphiu Rio on Monday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president Nitin Nabin on the NDA-led BJP party’s victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.
In a series of posts on X, Rio extended his best wishes for a successful tenure ahead.
He also congratulated Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP-led NDA coalition on their electoral victory in Assam. Rio further lauded the Asom Gana Parishad, led by Atul Bora.
“May this term bring sustained growth, good governance and opportunities for all,” he said.
Rio also extended congratulations to all elected members and successful parties in Tamil Nadu, with special mention of the TVK party led by C. Joseph Vijay. He expressed hope that all stakeholders would work together in a spirit of cooperation to ensure stable and progressive governance.

Patton: Deputy chief minister and BJP Legislature Party (BLP) leader Yanthungo Patton has expressed gratitude to people across the country for their continued support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies in the recent state elections and assembly by-elections.
In a press release, Patton said the results reflected the trust reposed by the people in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and in the work carried out by the party. He noted that the party secured significant victories in West Bengal and Assam, describing them as a matter of pride for the organisation and its workers.
He congratulated BJP West Bengal president Samik Bhattacharya and BJP Assam president Dilip Saikia, along with their respective teams, for effectively leading the campaigns. He also appreciated BJP national president Nitin Nabin and the central leadership for their guidance and support.
Patton said consistent grassroots engagement, responsiveness to local concerns and the commitment of party workers were key factors behind the results. He also acknowledged the efforts of karyakartas in states where contests were more challenging, stating that their dedication continued to strengthen the party.

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