The Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) has welcomed and accepted the merger offered by the Naga Peoples Front (NPF) to forge as one regional political party, during its 6th General Convention held on October 18.
Held at the Capital Cultural Hall, Kohima, the convention adopted various resolutions, expressing optimism that the new alliance will strengthen the regional ideals and visions. Attended by the rank and file representing all levels of the Party in the State, the Convention discussed and deliberated in detail to merge the two political parties and come together as one under the banner of the NPF in order to consolidate and have only one Regional party in Nagaland.
Following thorough deliberations and in accordance with Article X, the NDPP Constitution adopted four resolutions.
It welcomed and accepted the offer of the NPF to amalgamate and merge as one Regional political party in the greater interest of the Naga cause and the Naga people. “The unconditional offer of the NPF is a mature and well calibrated move in working towards having a strong and unified Regional political party in the State under the banner of the NPF, one of the oldest regional political party in the country and the members of the NDPP look forward to working together,” stated the NDPP.
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It also expressed confidence that the merger with the NPF will further strengthen and carry forward the ideals of a regional political party in working towards resolving the age-old Indo-Naga political issue and at the same time continue to be the voice of the Naga people. “The merging of the two regional political parties in the State will only help in further cementing our dreams and aspirations of a vibrant and developed people,” it stated.
The NDPP reiterated Its firm stand stand in its commitment to the Naga people to work tirelessly in achieving the aspirations of moving “Towards a State of Excellence”. “Those commitments will only be further strengthened under a unified banner of a singular Regional political party in the State. It is only through a unified power that can bring about the much needed intensive attention in taking the Naga people forward,” the NDPP expressed.
Further the resolution extended its unwavering support to the leadership and reposed its endorsement to them in ensuring a smooth transition of the merger with the NPF.
It also acknowledged the leadership of the President, Chingwang Konyak and Chief Minister, Dr. Neiphiu Rio.
