I am planning to join NDPP soon — Tongpang Ozukum

Our Correspondent Mokokchung, Aug. 2 (EMN): Minister of Housing and Mechanical and the lone Independent MLA from 24 Angetyongpang Assembly Constituency, Tongpang Ozukum has announced that he is planning to join the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) and strengthen the PDA government. Ozukum made the announcement while speaking at the Tsungremong celebration as the special guest. The event was organised by the NDPP Mokokchung Region at its Treasurer’s resident on Friday. “I am planning to join NDPP soon and strengthen the current PDA Government,” he said. He stated that Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio is a blessed and farsighted leader, and under his leadership, there is a positive vibe that the incumbent government will deliver the needs and aspiration of the people and push the State forward in all aspects. He also told the party workers that there will be testing time as a newly-floated party, but if they can bear the hardship and humble themselves, the party will grow from strength to strength. Minister of RD Metsübo Jamir, NDPP Mokokchung Region President N. Bendang Jamir and Region Vice President L.Yanger also spoke at the event. Chaired by Region General Secretary (Admin) S Bendang Aier, the programme was also attended by leaders of PDA alliance partners.