Ukhrul, September 15: In a major setback for the Naga People’s Front (NPF), former Lok Sabha MP Dr. Lorho S. Pfoze has tendered his resignation from the primary and active membership of the party.
Citing personal reasons, Dr. Lorho said the decision to resign had not been easy. However, he expressed gratitude to the party for the opportunities given to him and for allowing him to serve the people.
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In a letter to the NPF president, Dr. Lorho wrote: “This decision has not been easy for me to take. I appreciate the opportunities the Naga People’s Front had given me to serve in various capacities as an active member. However, due to personal reasons, it has become necessary for me to resign from the party.”
He also said that if a relevant space is available, he is open to joining another political party.
Dr. Lorho S. Pfoze, a 65-year-old medical doctor-turned-politician from the Mao community, was first elected as a Member of the Lok Sabha from Outer Manipur in 2019. However, despite being a sitting MP, he was denied a party ticket to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
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