Overview
- Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma, TIPRA Motha’s Pradyot Manikya, Mmhonlumo Kikon and Daniel Langthasa announced a pan‑regional entity at a New Delhi press briefing.
- A nine‑member committee led by J. M. (James) Sangma as convenor and Mmhonlumo Kikon as member‑secretary will define the structure, modalities and outreach within 45 days.
- Reporting differs on whether this is a merger into one party or the launch of a new party, with leaders saying specifics will follow the committee’s report.
- Stated priorities include protection of tribal land and identity, safeguarding Sixth Schedule provisions, curbing cross‑border infiltration and addressing racial discrimination against Northeasterners.
- Participants, including NDA allies NPP and TIPRA Motha, framed the move as non‑confrontational toward the Centre and signalled plans to coordinate electoral strategy under the new platform.