Naga People’s Front central tour culminates at Bhandari town

DIMAPUR — The Naga People’s Front (NPF) concluded its central tour with a ‘Summing-up programme’ at Bhandari town, Wokha district, on Thursday.

The final leg of the tour witnessed an impressive turnout of party leaders, workers, and supporters, reaffirming the NPF’s growing momentum at all levels, the party stated in a press release.

Addressing a gathering of over 700, NPF Secretary General and legislator Achumbemo Kikon underlined the party’s resolve to defend Naga rights, calling on the people to stand united under the party’s banner for the sake of future generations.

He recalled how the British-era artificial boundaries divided Nagas and urged civil society groups and all 60 legislators in the Assembly to work collectively towards a political solution.

“The NPF movement is still alive..It is not for money but for the commitment to defend Naga rights,” Kikon said while welcoming new entrants to the party. He said that while the NPF currently has two MLAs, the party had produced seven chief ministers over 14 assembly elections and remains the only regional force capable of intervening with the Government of India and Naga political groups.

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On the situation in Manipur, the NPF leader opposed the imposition of President’s Rule, asserting that a popular government should be installed. He also called on the state government to be sensitive to the people’s sufferings during natural calamities.

NPF President Apong Pongener, in his presidential address, reaffirmed the party’s founding principle of peace. “Formed 62 years ago under the convenorship of A. Kevichüsa with the motto ‘Fide Non Armīs’ (By faith, not arms), NPF has stood the test of time in its mission to bring permanent peace to Nagaland,” he said.

He regretted that despite efforts—including the resignation of 12 members at one point to achieve peace—the goal of permanent peace “has not yet seen the light.”

Pongener noted the party’s growing popularity in Manipur and expressed hope of expanding its base to Arunachal Pradesh. Referring to the Lok Sabha victory of Supongmeren Jamir, he said, “A new wave has come.”

The Bhandari event, chaired by NPF Wokha Division President Meribemo Kinghen, saw participation from senior leaders including Youth Wing President Süpoyi Vezhu, Women Wing President Yanholà, Minority Wing President Bishnu Bhattacharjee, and others who stressed unity and discipline within party ranks.