In a major show of organizational strength, the Naga People’s Front (NPF) successfully conducted a series of high-level consultative and constituency tour programs across three key districts on March 24. The mission, spanning the Wokha, Kohima, and Zunheboto divisions, focused on a singular objective: fortifying the party’s grassroots foundation and fostering a renewed sense of unity among its rank and file.
In Wokha, the assembly constituency tour at VDB Hall saw leaders describing the 38th Assembly Constituency as the “backbone” of the district. Division President Meribemo Kinghen expressed unwavering confidence in the party’s future electoral performance, while central wing leaders urged workers to prioritize public welfare over personal gain. The session also underscored the modern face of the party, with discussions on utilizing digital platforms and social media to bridge the gap with the youth and the farming community.
The momentum shifted to the state capital as the 9th Kohima Town Assembly Constituency convened at the Division Office. Former MLA Dr. Nicky Kire addressed the gathering, emphasizing that “oneness” is the party’s greatest asset. Speakers looked back at the NPF’s storied history, citing its formation in 1963 under the iconic ‘Cock’ symbol. Members were challenged to act as role models in society and to maintain the highest standards of discipline, noting that as the capital constituency, Kohima must set the benchmark for good governance.
Meanwhile, in Zunheboto, the tour reached Satakha at the General K. Zuheto Swu Memorial Hall. Local leaders called for seamless collaboration between the town council and party officials to accelerate urban development. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to honoring the leadership of Minister G. Kaito Aye, the state’s senior-most legislator. Workers were encouraged to move past internal friction and focus on the tangible contributions their leaders have made to the region.
Across all three districts, the NPF leadership delivered a consistent mandate: build proper party structures, respect the hierarchy, and work with “diligence and sincerity.” As the tour concludes, the NPF appears revitalized, signaling to its rivals that the state’s oldest regional party is ready to defend its ground from the bottom up.