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NDPP Merges Into NPF as Neiphiu Rio Is Elected Party President

The unified party retains its PDA–BJP alignment to signal near-term stability in Nagaland.

Overview

  • Delegates at the NPF General Convention in Kohima ratified the NDPP merger and confirmed Rio’s 2025–2030 term as president.
  • Merger documents were filed with the Nagaland Legislative Assembly and formally accepted by the Speaker.
  • The consolidated NPF now counts 34 MLAs in the 60-member House.
  • The party kept its NPF name and cock symbol, while Achumbemo Kikon stayed on as secretary general and Chingwang Konyak became president emeritus.
  • The PDA partnership continues with the BJP, and the NPP state unit extended full and unconditional support to the government.