Mokokchung, 6 April (MTNews): In a startling political development, the Naga People’s Front (NPF) in the 31 Akuluto Assembly Constituency of Zunheboto on Saturday declared to “unanimously” support the Indian National Congress candidate for the upcoming 18th Lok Sabha election, S Supongmeren Jamir.
In a ‘declaration’ signed by five officials and two members, the NPF 31 Akuluto AC stated that it resolved to support the Congress candidate “keeping in mind the political legacy that the framers of the Indian Constitution has upheld to safeguard the rights and privileges of the minority section/communities of the Nation.”
NPF Central Office clarifies
Meanwhile, sections of the local media reported that the NPF central office has refuted the “declaration of a certain group of people using the name of Naga People’s Front” under the 31 Akuluto A/C, supporting the INC candidate.
It was reported that the NPF central office clarified in a statement that it has appointed office bearers for NPF Zunheboto division and two assembly constituencies in the division – 34 Aghunato A/C and 35 Zunheboto A/C. It was also clarified that the NPF central office has not yet appointed office bearers for the other assembly constituencies within Zunheboto division.
It was further reported that the NPF reiterated its support for People’s Democratic Alliance (PDA) candidate Dr Chumben Murry, as per its Working Committee’s decision on 11 March 2024 and appealed to the electorate of Nagaland not to be swayed by such propaganda.