Dy CM Losii Dikho calls for unity ahead of 2027 Assembly elections at NPF gathering
Source: The Sangai Express

Senapati, November 13 2026: Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho announced the provision of five Bolero vehicles each to NPF district units, including Senapati, Chandel, Tamenglong and Ukhrul, to strengthen the party's organisational activities ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

He made the announcement during the joint consultative meeting of the Naga People's Front (NPF), 48-Mao Assembly Constituency (AC) Core Committee and Village Level Committee, along with the installation of new office bearers, at Asufii Punanamei.

Addressing the gathering, Dikho congratulated the newly inducted executives and expressed gratitude to supporters, stating that around 1,700 people attended the programme, exceeding expectations.

He noted that 48-Mao AC has more than 55,000 voters and said he would be contesting the Assembly election for the fourth time after he won thrice.

Emphasising the historical ties between the Mao and Poumai communities, Dikho urged both communities to remain united and not allow electoral differences to weaken their relationship.

He said he did not want his leadership to be remembered as one that divided the two communities but called for collective efforts towards their future and prosperity.

Highlighting deve lopment initiatives, Dikho said efforts were underway to improve road connectivity, ensure adequate water supply to villages and expand employment opportunities.

He also mentioned plans for a medical college near the Barak River and discussed the possibility of creating separate districts for different tribes, along the lines of Nagaland.

Earlier, the new executive members of NPF 48-Mao AC were installed by Siile Anthony, vice-president of NPF, Manipur State unit.

The programme also witnessed the introduction of the constituency's core committee, village level committees, women wing and youth wing, along with representatives from different villages under 48-Mao Assembly Constituency.

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