National Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), Wokha Region conducted a felicitation program for Dr Chumben Murry MLA, 38 Assembly Constituency which was held at Wokha District VCCA & VDBs Hall on 25 May.
Dr Chumben Murry said that the recent “political merger” was done constitutionally and that it was an “electoral necessity” and to strengthen the leadership of Neiphiu Rio for “good governance while honoring the Naga political solution.” He also said that he will work with the party principle and ideology and assured to strengthen the party and the interest for various developments in the state.
He also mentioned that it is more like a homecoming, since he was one of an active member in the first DPP formation (now known as NDPP), while saying that the NDPP constitution is the most refined political ideology which he admires and respect and that NDPP is regional in spirit, national in outlook and global in action. He also thanked the chief minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio for allotting him the assignment of Law and Justice portfolio.
Mhathung Yanthan, speaking on the felicitation program thanked the 21 legislators who recently joined the NDPP. He also welcomed advisor, Dr Chumben Murry, to the party stating that it will strengthen the party, particularly in the district. He called all party workers to dedicate themselves to NDPP while reminding everyone to work together as a family.
T.L. Merry, vice president NDPP, CEB and convener, reorganization committee, Wokha Region, in a short speech said that NDPP is a cadre based party where it works for the grassroots level. He said that the joining of Dr Chumben Murry to the family of NDPP will achieve greater heights for the people, party and more development. Short speeches were also delivered by Y. M Humtsoe Vice president CEB, NDPP, Renpomo Kikon general secretary CEB NDPP, Lily Kikon President Women organization NDPP Wokha Region.
John Ezung president NDPP Wokha Region in his presidential note welcomed Dr. Chumben Murry. A declaration was made during the program stating that the Wokha Region NDPP warmly welcomed Dr. Chumben Murry in particular and erstwhile NPF party of 38 Wokha AC, and that all ranks and file of NDPP Wokha region also welcome the party workers, leaders and well wishers who resigned or gave up their membership and support to their erstwhile NPF party and joined the NDPP through proper channel and affirmed to work together in absolute cohesion.