DIMAPUR — The Naga People’s Front (NPF) Minority Wing Central held the oath-taking ceremony for its newly elected central office bearers at the NPF Division Office Complex, Dimapur, on Saturday.

The oath was administered by Pusazo Lürüo, senior working president (central), according to a press release.

In his address, Lürüo lauded the activities and contributions of the wing and encouraged members to continue working with dedication and integrity, while the newly elected leaders pledged to uphold the values and principles of the NPF under the leadership of Bishnu Bhattacharjee, president, NPF Minority Wing Central.

The newly elected team includes working presidents Apun Naben, Mahendra Thousen, and Mahesh Agarwal; member secretary Manoj Bhattacharjee; vice presidents Omprakash Sethi, Devendra Rana, Shiv Kumar BK, Roshan Tamang, and Makhan Chetia; general secretaries Roshan BK, Prashad Pandey, Arun Kumar Mishra, and Keshab Momin; treasurer Raj Uddin Tafadar; and secretaries Suresh Paira, Bikash Brahma, Jeevan Giri, Shubham Nath, Goodness Hojaisa, KL Das, Puja Das Paul, Ajay Mundhra, and Babu Thousan.

Several senior leaders and dignitaries, including Pushika Aomi, vice president (COB); Dr. Kashito Kiba, general secretary (COB); SK Khemprai, general secretary (COB); and Bishnu Bhattacharjee, president of the Minority Wing Central, addressed the gathering.

In his presidential address, Bhattacharjee expressed confidence in the new office bearers, describing them as qualified, dedicated, and committed members who will work to strengthen the NPF and serve the people of Nagaland through development and welfare initiatives.

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He extended gratitude to the women wing, youth wing, and Dimapur Division president for their support in strengthening the NPF Minority Wing from the state to the grassroots level.

He also lauded the support of NPF President Neiphiu Rio and Secretary General Achumbemo Kikon, noting, “Dr. Rio has a special concern for minorities and constituted the Minority Wing to embrace all voters of Nagaland—be it majority or minority. Dr. Rio believes in unity and peace.”

Aomi emphasised the importance of inclusive political participation, stating that “Non-Naga citizens of Dimapur should understand the value of participating in Nagaland’s political process and recognise that one seat—Dimapur I Assembly Constituency—out of the sixty assembly constituencies is an open seat for all. Non-Nagas can contest elections if they wish to contribute to politics and become part of the policymaking and intellectual body working to strengthen and develop Nagaland.”

Khemprai highlighted the need for unity and service-orientated leadership, stating that “Minority leaders should work for the party, the government, and lastly for the community that elects Members of the Legislative Assembly to facilitate voters in Nagaland.” He also stressed the importance of maintaining harmony and unity among all members to strengthen the party’s foundation.

Senior party leaders Vihoshe Awomi and Mahesh Agarwal, council member, DMC, also addressed the gathering, congratulating the newly elected team and commending the wing’s dedication and loyalty to the NPF, the oldest regional political party in Northeast India.