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NPF, NDPP Merge in Kohima as Neiphiu Rio Is Elected NPF President

The consolidation signals unified leadership with renewed commitments to alliances, development priorities, a negotiated Naga settlement.

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NPF Unites with NDPP, Dr Neiphiu Rio Elected President at Kohima Convention
(L) Rio addressing the general convention (R) outgoing NPF president Apong Pongener administering the oath to the new office bearers on Tuesday in Kohima.

Overview

  • Delegates at the NPF’s 63rd Foundation Day General Convention in Kohima ratified the merger with the NDPP at Indira Gandhi Stadium before a crowd topping 5,000.
  • Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio was unanimously elected NPF president for the 2025–2030 term.
  • Leaders reaffirmed the party’s partnership within the People’s Democratic Alliance and its association with the NDA and NEDA.
  • The convention adopted resolutions prioritizing inclusive development, safeguarding Naga identity, and pursuing a peaceful resolution to the long-standing Naga political issue.
  • NDPP president Chingwang Konyak was publicly thanked for facilitating the merger, which observers say could reshape Nagaland’s governance ahead of future elections.