NPP to strengthen roots in Nagaland: Conrad Sangma

National People’s Party (NPP) national president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said Nagaland is undergoing rapid political changes, calling it a critical phase.
He encouraged party members to strengthen grassroots engagement and stay closely connected with the people, stating, “A party can only grow if you are connected with the people.”
Sangma was addressing the Nagaland State Executive Committee meeting of the NPP held at Hotel Japfu, Kohima on June 27. He said while national parties are weakening and regional parties are falling short of expectations, there is a unique opportunity for the NPP to emerge as a strong voice from the Northeast.
He acknowledged the challenges of party-building in complex local political environments but noted that the NPP has made significant strides through patience, hard work, and commitment. He said that NPP remains the only party from the Northeast to receive national party status.
Earlier in the programme, NPP State president and MLA A. Nyamnyei Konyak delivered the welcome address. Pastor Jemmy Meitei of NST Covenant Mission Church, Kohima, led the invocation, and the vote of thanks was given by Dr. Kevisetuo Kintso, president, NPP Kohima district.
Key appointments
Several leaders from BJP and Congress, who resigned from their respective parties and joined NPP, received key appointments in the state leadership. Among them, James Vizo, former BJP State general secretary and president, Nagaland State BJYM, was appointed as NPP State vice president. Rosy Yanthan, former Nagaland BJP Mahila State president and national executive member, appointed as NPP State vice president. Nukshi Jamir, former Nagaland Pradesh Youth Congress secretary, was appointed as NPP State secretary (Administration). Former Dimapur district minority president Khehoshe Sema was appointed as NPP State secretary. Chumbemo Ezung, former Nagaland BJP State secretary and general secretary BJYM, was appointed as NPP State executive committee member. Kikokul John Kulnu, former BJP State secretary BJYM, was appointed as NPP State executive committee member. Hoshika Swu, former BJP State executive member, was appointed as NPP Kohima district executive committee member.
Others Congress leaders who have joined NPP were Tako Temsu, former Congress vice president of Dimapur 3 A/C; Athrong Sangtam, former Congress general secretary Dimapur 3 A/C; Onen Jamir, former president Congress Dimapur 3 A/C; Marchiten, former secretary Area Youth Congress Dimapur 2 A/C; Wangshimeren, former secretary Dimapur Youth Congress; Bendangonen, former vice president Dimapur 3 A/C Area Youth Congress; Takomoa, former vice president District Youth Congress; John Patton, former vice president Dimapur 3 A/C Area Youth Congress and Imtionen, former secretary Dimapur Youth Congress.