Our Correspondent
Mokokchung, Feb. 15(EMN): National Progressive Party (NPP) candidate from 22 Arkakong AC, Imnatiba, kicked off his election campaign at Changtongya public ground.
Delivering his speech, he said the old cosmopolitan town of Changtongya was in a state of shambles as a result of being in the opposition without a winning candidate for twenty years.
Calling the need for a candidate to represent them in the state assembly, he said it was the right time to send a candidate from the area and if voted to the assembly he will be the voice of the plight of the common people regardless of sex, creed, tribe or race.
He also appealed and requested the gathering of nearly six hundred people not to be harsh but be steady in choosing their candidates as their vote will have a huge impact and determine the future of Changtongya area for the next five years.
Sasank Gadrag, state NPP general secretary, while endorsing the NPP candidate, said a young candidate like Imnatiba was entering the fray at the right time, not only for the area people but for the entire Nagas as he was not only a good person but the right person.
Temsu Longkumer, president of NPP Mokokchung division, in his speech said that NPP was not a right wing party but a secular party with Christian background. He also assured the gathering that NPP party will be part of the ruling government even if the party does not form the next government.
Short speeches were also delivered by Yashila, state mahila president, central executive member, NPP; Ricky Ozukum, IPR secretary NPP; Tovi Achumi, youth working president, NPP; and other area village leaders.
