Ukhrul, November 4: In what could be seen as one of the major political breakthroughs, prominent political leaders from different Northeastern states have joined forces to form a political platform under ‘One North East’. The leaders included Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People’s Party (NPP) president Conrad K Sangma, TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Bikram Manikya, former BJP National Spokesperson and Nagaland Minister Mmhonlumo Kikon, and People’s Party Assam founder Daniel Langthasa.
The decision was announced in Delhi on Tuesday where a joint statement was signed for the creation of a unified platform to amplify the voices of the region at the national level.
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In a statement titled “Joint Statement – One North East”, the leaders said, “We, leaders from different states of the North last, have come together today to make a collective and historic announcement i.e. the coming together of various voices of our region to form a united singular political entity that truly represents the aspirations of our people. For too long, we, the younger generation leaders of North East, have spoken about the same issues and concerns of our people, but from different platforms and political spaces. We have realised that our strength lies in unity, and that it is time to give our people one collective voice.”
It stated that the leaders have resolved to carry forward the ideals of the great leaders who fought selflessly for the identity and development by coming together under a shared vision for the future of the North East.
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The leaders also announced that a committee would be constituted to deliberate on the future course of action, including the modalities and structure of the proposed political entity,
“Today’s announcement marks the first step towards building this common platform. To take this initiative forward, we have decided to constitute a committee that will deliberate on the future course of action, including the modalities and structure of the proposed political entity,” the statement read.
The leaders further said that their united effort was guided by a simple conviction that the people of the Northeast deserve to be heard, respected, and represented through a strong, unified, and indigenous political voice at the national level.
The statement concluded with a pledge “Together, we stand committed to building a stronger, more united North East.”