“The doors of NPF are always open” | NPF Central Team holds consultative meeting with Kohima Division

The Naga People’s Front (NPF) Central Team held a consultative meeting with its Kohima Division at the NPF Central Office Mini Conference Hall on Monday, where senior party leaders and functionaries deliberated on strengthening the party’s base and reaffirming its regional identity.

Delivering the keynote address, NPF Secretary General and MLA, Achumbemo Kikon, exalted the party’s ideology, emphasizing that while NPF may be in alliance with other political parties in the government, its core principles remain intact. He urged party workers to actively find ways to strengthen the party’s foundation.

“Kohima is the nerve center of the state, and as party members here, you have a greater responsibility,” Kikon said, encouraging leaders to be more active and innovative in revitalizing the party.

He also elaborated on NPF’s decision to support the state government, explaining that the party remains committed to the interests of the Naga people while ensuring political stability.

NPF President Apong Pongener, in his address, expressed immense pride in Kohima Division, calling it the strongest division in the state. He stressed the need for a fresh enrolment drive and urged members to create waves of political revival.

“This is the only regional party that truly fights for the Nagas,” he asserted, reaffirming NPF’s unique political identity. While acknowledging that the party currently has only two MLAs, Pongener remained optimistic, stating that many leaders desire to return to NPF.

“The doors of NPF are always open. This party belongs to the Nagas, and together, we must work for its growth,” he added, calling for collective efforts to restore NPF’s political prominence.

S Akho Leyri, Vice President (Administration), emphasized that NPF’s resurgence must begin from Kohima. He acknowledged that the party is at one of its lowest points but pointed out that the very name ‘Naga’ is embedded in the Naga People’s Front, signifying its deep-rooted connection with the people.

He urged party workers to set aside personal differences, shed egos, and work together with a unified vision to rebuild the party’s strength.

The session concluded with a vote of thanks from Vira Lhousa, Working President of Kohima Division, followed by a benediction.

Earlier, the meeting, chaired by Neisakuolie Rutsa, President of Kohima Division, commenced with an invocation by Yocho, Vice President of Kohima Division, followed by a welcome address from Kesoneilie Theünuo, General Secretary (COB).

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