NPF minority wing welcomes 2026 with social meet

DIMAPUR — The Naga Peoples’ Front (NPF) minority wing organised a ‘Social meet-cum-greet 2026’ on Sunday evening at the NPF division office at Landmark colony, Dimapur, to welcome the New Year.

In a press release, the NPF minority wing stated that the programme began with prayers and words of wisdom by leaders from the NPF central leadership and the minority wing.

Senior vice president of NPF, Blaise Ilheulung, and co-incharge of the minority wing and central general secretary of NPF, Nungsang Jamir, addressed the gathering and shared insights on the party’s work culture, principles, and activities.

They lauded the contribution of non-Naga leaders since before and after statehood and stated that if a dedicated and eligible leader is identified, the NPF would forward a candidate to represent minority communities from Dimapur-I Assembly Constituency, the only open seat as nominated or elected.

Dimapur NPF division working president, Sakho Angami, highlighted the importance of minority participation in politics.

Minority wing leaders Mahendra Thousen, (working president), Apun Naben, (working president), and Devendra Rana (VP) also shared their experiences with the party.

NPF central minority wing president, Bishnu Bhattacharjee, extended New Year greetings on behalf of the minority wing and its community voters and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the party to the best of its capacity.

Bhattacharjee stated that the NPF, as the oldest regional party in North East India, possesses a clear mandate from the people, enabling it to unite and bring development to the region through its dedicated service.

The meeting was chaired by Roshan Tamang, vice president of minority wing, and the vote of thanks proposed by Roshan BK, general secretary, NPF minority wing, followed by ‘New Year’feast.