Overview
- The platform was unveiled at a joint press conference at New Delhi’s Constitutional Club on Tuesday.
- Signatories include Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, Nagaland BJP leader Mmhonlumo Kikon, and People’s Party (Assam) leader Daniel Langthasa.
- Leaders said the merger will create a new party with its own flag and symbol after the committee finalizes modalities.
- NPP and Tipra Motha remain in the BJP-led Northeast Democratic Alliance for now, though the new party intends to contest elections independently once formalized.
- The proposed formation will prioritize property rights, curbing cross-border infiltration, defending Sixth Schedule protections, and addressing racial discrimination, with outreach planned to other regional parties.