NPP inaugurates party office in Karbi Anglong, assures to pursue autonomous state demand

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaDecember 8, 2020

The National People’s Party (NPP) has assured to pursue the long-standing demand of the people of Karbi Anglong for the creation of an autonomous state within Assam.

The assurance was made during the inauguration of its party office in Karbi Anglong on Monday. The function was addressed by NPP leader and Meghalaya power minister, James K Sangma.

According to a statement issued by the NPP, it was always the vision of (L) Purno Agitok Sangma to work for the people of Karbi Anglong and boost the development of the region.

In his distinguished years as a politician, he always advocated for the rights of the indigenous tribal communities and focused on northeast centric policies.

“With our office established in the Karbi Anglong now, it is this vision that we will uphold and work closely with the people of the region to bring in not only the protection of culture, identity and language but also economic development, development of infrastructure and youth empowerment,” it said.

The statement informed that the NPP has also received a further boost with the decision of the People’s Party to merge with the party.

“The leadership of PP’s President, Rajen Timung, will further strengthen our footprint in the region as he brings with him experience and knowledge of the issues affecting the region.”

“The merger is a testament to our commitment to the core ideology and stand of the party in having a diverse representation from different backgrounds and tribes of the North East to be a unified force for the region,” it said.

Keeping this in mind, the NPP also instituted an adhoc committee for the districts of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao to work towards inclusive development of the people.

This committee will work closely in consultation with the people of the region to develop roadmaps and plans to fulfil the aspirations of the people of Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao.

Meanwhile, the NPP has also reiterated its commitment to the long-standing demand of the people of Karbi Anglong for the creation of an autonomous state within Assam.

“We feel that such a move will empower the people to come up with different solutions for their long-pending problems,” the party said.

“For too long, the powers that be in Delhi, take decisions for the so-called welfare of the Northeastern states, without involving major stakeholders and proper public consultation about issues affecting the people of the region,” it also added.

The NPP on the other hand, by virtue of being a homegrown party said it understands the pulse of the people of the region. In the past, the party has actively voiced the concerns of the Northeast in Parliament. “We believe that, with the love and support of the people of Karbi Anglong,  we will usher in a new era which will focus on development, jobs and economic growth in the area,” it stated.