The Naga People’s Front (NPF) Wokha Division on March 25 brought its first Assembly Constituency (AC) tour to a close at 40 Bhandari AC, with the concluding session held at the Town Hall, Bhandari.
The programme marked the culmination of a series of interactions aimed at strengthening the party at the grassroots level following its recent merger with the NDPP.
Addressing party workers, COB member Mhonthung Patton highlighted the purpose of the tour, stating that the party’s strength depends on active public participation. He elaborated on the party’s four-tier structure—central, division, constituency and village—and called for stronger coordination across all levels.
Youth Wing (Wokha Division) president Amos Odyuo described the NPF as a strong regional force post-merger and urged members to work with dedication for its growth. He also encouraged wider enrolment and unity among party workers to uphold the party’s image.
Central Youth Wing working president, Achamo Kikon termed the merger a positive development and stressed the importance of inclusivity, while calling for greater engagement at the grassroots by linking village governance with state-level politics.
NPF Women’s Wing vice president Grace Murry lauded the leadership in 40 AC and urged members to remain grounded while continuing to strengthen the party’s leadership for sustained progress.
Speaking on democratic values, COB secretary Mhao Odyuo cautioned against corruption and money-driven politics, urging voters to prioritise long-term development over short-term gains.
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Central Women’s Wing vice president Ekonlumi also welcomed the merger and called for unity, while encouraging women to take a more active role in party affairs to promote inclusivity.
COB member and Wokha in-charge John Ezung informed that the tour was the first of its kind following the merger and assured that more grassroots-level activities would follow. He called for unity and active participation in advancing the regional movement.
Senior vice president COB Tsumongo Ovung reiterated the need for unity to strengthen the Naga political cause, adding that the tour across all 60 Assembly Constituencies was aimed at creating awareness about the merger and fostering solidarity among party workers.
The programme was chaired by Paul Kikon, general secretary of NPF 40 AC, while Nyamo Odyuo, president of NPF 40 AC, delivered the welcome address and presented the report.
