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Nagaland: Five NPP MLAs Join Ruling NPF Party
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 08:31 AM
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All five members of the Nagaland People's Party (NPP) have merged into the ruling Naga People's Front (NPF), adding five seats to the NPF’s tally in the state assembly.
On an undisclosed date, all five legislators of the Nagaland People's Party (NPP) announced their decision to merge with the ruling Naga People's Front (NPF). The formal merger was completed during a meeting held at an unspecified venue, bringing the NPF’s strength in the 60‑member assembly to a combined total of 20 seats.
The NPP had previously served as a significant opposition force in Nagaland, representing a distinct political voice in the state. By joining the NPF, the former NPP members aim to contribute to the ruling party’s development agenda and broaden its base ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
NPF leadership welcomed the merger, stating that the new members will play a vital role in advancing the party’s policy objectives. The NPP leadership expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the people under the NPF banner, marking a notable consolidation of political forces in the region.
The NPP had previously served as a significant opposition force in Nagaland, representing a distinct political voice in the state. By joining the NPF, the former NPP members aim to contribute to the ruling party’s development agenda and broaden its base ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
NPF leadership welcomed the merger, stating that the new members will play a vital role in advancing the party’s policy objectives. The NPP leadership expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the people under the NPF banner, marking a notable consolidation of political forces in the region.