SHILLONG, NOV 4: Leaders from various North East states made a historic announcement on Tuesday, unveiling plans to form a united political entity representing the region’s aspirations.
The joint statement, signed by prominent leaders including Meghalaya chief minister and national president of National People’s Party (NPP) Conrad K Sangma, founder of TIPRA Motha party Pradyot Bikram Manikya, founder of People’s Party Assam (PPA) Daniel Langthasa and former BJP national spokesperson and Nagaland minister Mmhonlumo Kikon, emphasized the need for a collective voice to address common issues and concerns.
“We, leaders from different states of the North East, have come together today to make a collective and historic announcement i.e. the coming together of various voices of our region to form a united singular political entity that truly represents the aspirations of our people. For too long, we, the younger generation leaders of North East, have spoken about the same issues and concerns of our people, but from different platforms and political spaces,” they said adding “We have realised that our strength lies in unity, and that it is time to give our people one collective voice.
Taking inspiration from the vision and legacy of great leaders who fought selflessly for the identity and development of our land, we have resolved to carry forward their ideals by coming together under a shared vision for the future of the North East.
Today’s announcement marks the first step towards building this common platform.”
A committee will be constituted to deliberate on the future course of action, modalities, and structure of the proposed entity.
“To take this initiative forward, we have decided to constitute a committee that will deliberate on the future course of action, including the modalities and structure of the proposed political entity,” the statement said adding “Our united effort is guided by a simple conviction that the people of the North East deserve to be heard, respected, and represented through a strong, unified, and indigenous political voice at the national level.”
The united effort aims to provide a strong, unified, and indigenous political voice at the national level, ensuring the North East is heard, respected, and represented.
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