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NDPP Merges Into NPF as Neiphiu Rio Is Elected Party President in Kohima

Party leaders cast the consolidation as a mandate to press for an early, honourable settlement to the Indo‑Naga political issue.

Overview

  • The NPF General Convention ratified the NDPP–NPF merger in Kohima, and the Nagaland Assembly speaker formally accepted the merger documents.
  • Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio was elected NPF president for 2025–2030 as the reorganized leadership blended both parties, naming Chingwang Konyak emeritus president and retaining Achumbemo Kikon as secretary general.
  • Post‑merger strength is reported at 34 MLAs for the unified NPF in the 60‑member state assembly.
  • Leaders affirmed continuity of governing partnerships with the PDA, NDA and NEDA, with the BJP tie‑up intact, and the NPP state unit publicly backed the PDA government.
  • The convention adopted resolutions on inclusive growth, protection of Naga identity and a negotiated peace, and the party kept its name, motto and cock symbol.