SHILLONG: Conrad Sangma, the national president of the NPP, has projected his party as the only political entity in the North East that is working for the tribals and Christians.
In a statement issued by the NPP communication cell on Wednesday, Sangma, who is campaigning in Mizoram, said, “All tribals of the region should come together on a single platform under the banner of NPP to make themselves recognised and be heard in the corridor of power.”
Sangma undertook road journey in the poll-bound hill state to understand the region better.
“Unlike other leaders of different parties, I choose to campaign by travelling on roads. By this I have understood the region better and their problems. Mizoram has remained neglected. It is high time that people become assertive and vote for a party willing to take the State to its new height,” he said.
Sangma addressed election rallies in Vairengte and Kolasib constituencies. He sought people’s mandate for Hmingchungnunga and John Lalremruata, who are contesting from Serlui and Kolasib, respectively.
The NPP chief said the party has a vision to create better infrastructure for Mizoram to ensure its economic growth. “I have seen the state of Mizoram but I am sorry to say that the past government has failed to develop the state which the people of Mizoram deserved. Any country or any state that has to develop needs good infrastructure and road to lay the foundation for development which is missing in Mizoram,” he added and cited the example of Meghalaya where the NPP “prioritised education, road and communication to take the state forward”.
Terming the emergence of NPP as a major political force from the North East, he said, “We have made a humble beginning in Mizoram and we want to continue our mission and serve the people of the state. NPP will remain committed for the tribals and will always work for all round development of the region.”
Sangma also inaugurated the party’s information centre for the ensuing election at Pualpui. He was accompanied by NPP National Secretary in-charge of Mizoram Dr Lalrintlunga Jahau and NPP General Secretary Nagaland Sashank Gataraj.
