Naga People’s Front Wokha division meets to discuss NDPP–NPF merger, unity, and future plans.
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WOKHA — The Naga People’s Front (NPF) Wokha division convened a co-ordination meeting on Friday at VDBs Hall, Wokha, bringing together legislators, senior leaders, and grassroots workers to deliberate on the party’s recent merger and future course of action.
The meeting was attended by Mhathung Yanthan, advisor and legislator in-charge of NPF Wokha division; Y Mhonbemo Humtsoe, MLA; Dr. Chumben Murry, senior vice president of the Central Office Bearers (COB) and advisor to the chief minister; along with party workers from the central and divisional offices of Wokha district.
In his keynote address, Yanthan underscored the importance of reorganising party structures following the merger, urging workers not to be disheartened by changes in assignments but to view them as sacrifices for the greater good.
He assured that those who have made sacrifices today would be recognised in due time, calling upon members to unite under one umbrella.
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Expressing gratitude to the division’s members for their dedication, he emphasised that political participation must be rooted in peace, progress, and development.
Yanthan reminded workers that as party men and women, they are organs of the government and bear the responsibility of disseminating information, educating the public, and acting as a bridge for implementing government schemes.
He further urged members to cultivate trust through unity and respect, and to forward grassroots issues to the party office for collective resolution.
The advisor further called for a shift in mindset, urging members to embrace a sense of ownership in governance. “We are the government,” he said, stressing that the question should be how much one can contribute to society rather than how much one can gain from the government.
MLA Humtsoe, in his remarks, appealed to all wings of the party—including women, youth, and farmers—to remain united. He acknowledged the sacrifices made during the political transitions following mergers with NCP and NDPP later to NPF, and stressed inclusiveness and collective responsibility.
He reiterated that the mergers were aimed at strengthening peace and development in the state, and encouraged members to disseminate this message as a sign of progress.
Dr. Murry, addressing the gathering, termed the meeting significant as it was the first after the NDPP–NPF merger.
He explained that the merger was driven by the Naga political issue, asserting that NPF stood as the strongest platform to address unresolved concerns while safeguarding cultural and religious identity.
He urged members to welcome development with a competitive mindset and to build constructive relationships with civil society leaders, thereby becoming effective facilitators for both the people and the government.
Earlier, Khongthungia Michael Odyuo, chairperson of Bhandari Town Council; Myingthungo Kikon, chairperson of Wokha Town Council; and John Ezung, vice president (COB) in-charge of Wokha division, delivered short speeches.
Reports were also presented by Amos Odyuo (youth wing president), Yanchi K Khuvung (women wing president), Limathung Ovung (farmers wing president), and Manthungo Kikon (general secretary, admin).
The programme, chaired by L Meribemo Kinghen, president of NPF Wokha division, included a one-minute obituary for departed party workers and concluded with the party slogan.