NPCC launches statewide grassroots survey to shape 2028 election strategy, reconnect with voters, and rebuild Congress in Nagaland
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KOHIMA — Aiming to stage a major comeback and break its decades-long dry spell in the state legislature, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has unveiled a grassroots consultation exercise to shape its strategy for the 2028 Assembly election.
Addressing a press conference in Kohima on Saturday, Lok Sabha MP Supongmeren Jamir and NPCC Working President Khriedi Theünuo informed that the party has launched a booklet titled “People’s Voice Questionnaire” to gather public opinion and shape its future policy framework directly from the grassroots.
Theunuo said that the initiative seeks to understand the aspirations, concerns, and priorities of the people so that the party can formulate policies and programmes that genuinely reflect public expectations.
He maintained that the party's objective was to reach every corner of Nagaland and gather opinions from people of all walks of life, including church leaders, village authorities, social activists, and community organisations.
According to him, questionnaire booklets have already been distributed to all constituencies and the 12 District Congress Committees. The responses, to be collected in June, will later be compiled and analysed before the party finalises its observations and policy directions for the 2028 election.
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Jamir recalled that the Congress has remained in the opposition since 2003 and currently has no MLA in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly despite repeatedly contesting elections.
The MP reflected that the party's repeated electoral defeats could stem from factors that only voters themselves can explain, making public feedback essential for rebuilding the organisation.
He contended that unless grassroots voices are heard, political parties cannot formulate policies that truly address public aspirations and employment concerns.
Jamir added that every political party contests elections with ideas and principles, but unless those align with the expectations of voters, a communication gap will persist. He described the questionnaire initiative as an effort to bridge that gap and reconnect with the people.
He said that the Congress wants to rejuvenate itself and serve the people more effectively, expressing hope that young people would contribute their ideas through the survey to help reshape the party's future policies.
The leaders informed that besides printing 1,000 copies of the questionnaire booklet in the first phase, the party has also made the survey available through a Google form.
The questionnaire covers issues relating to public mood, government performance, political sentiment, local leadership and campaign strategy.
Condemns killing of Naga hostages
Commenting on the killing of six Naga hostages in Manipur, Jamir described the incident as a serious humanitarian and human rights issue.
"Whichever section of people is involved has to be condemned," he said, adding that such incidents should not be allowed to spill over into Nagaland.
He urged Nagaland government to remain vigilant and adopt precautionary measures, while calling on both the Manipur government and the Centre to respond more decisively.
According to Jamir, instability in one north-eastern state inevitably affects the neighbouring states, and any neglect of the situation could have wider regional consequences.