Archive · 10 Nov 2025
New Regional Political Platform 'One North East' Launched
Leaders from different Northeast Indian states have created a new political group called One North East (ONE).
They want to make sure that the voices and needs of the Northeast are heard clearly in the national government.
Some people think this is because they feel the BJP government is trying to impose its ideas and culture on the region.
However, others believe it's more about the leaders wanting to have their own strong say and not be overshadowed by just one person or party.
They want to remind everyone that the Northeast has many different cultures and identities, and their unique issues need to be addressed.
This new group is forming a committee to figure out exactly how they will work together.
They hope to make the Northeast region a stronger team when talking to the central government, rather than each state talking alone.
But it will be hard because the Northeast has many different groups and problems.
For it to be successful, they need to focus on real things like jobs and development, not just talking about culture.
A new regional political platform, One North East (ONE), has been launched by leaders from Meghalaya, Tripura, Nagaland, and Assam.
The formation of ONE is seen as a political recalibration and an assertion of regional identity amid national political dynamics.
Some view ONE as a response to perceived 'majoritarian pressure' and 'cultural imposition' by the BJP.
Others interpret it as a negotiation for political space and a way for regional leaders to maintain their bargaining power and distinct identities.
The platform aims to shift the Northeast's approach to national forums, potentially moving from individual state negotiations to a coordinated regional bloc.
- Who
- Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma, TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, former Nagaland minister Mmhonlumo Kikon, and People’s Party of Assam leader Daniel Langthasa.
- What
- Launched a new regional political platform named One North East (ONE).
- When
- Ahead of Assam's elections next year, with a committee formation within 45 days.
- Where
- The Northeast region of India.
- Why
- To recalibrate political power, assert regional identity and bargaining power, and seek solutions for the Northeast from within the region.
Congress Perspective
Author's Analysis
Reason for ONE's Formation
Congress Perspective
ONE is a reaction against 'majoritarian pressure' and 'cultural imposition' by the BJP.
Author's Analysis
ONE is a negotiation for political breathing space within the alliance ecosystem, seeking to prevent regional leadership from being collapsed into one individual's influence.
BJP's Approach in the Northeast
Congress Perspective
The BJP fosters 'majoritarian pressure' and 'cultural imposition'.
Author's Analysis
The BJP made electoral headway by accepting cultural diversity and allowing regional allies to preserve identity markers while aligning structurally with national systems, not by forcing cultural conformity.
- Platform Name
- One North East (ONE)
- Key Leaders
- Conrad K. Sangma, Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, Mmhonlumo Kikon, Daniel Langthasa
- Objective
- To assert regional political identity and bargaining power, seeking solutions from within the Northeast.
- Formation Committee
- A nine-member committee to determine structure and function within 45 days.
- Potential Impact
- May shift how the Northeast articulates interests in national forums, potentially becoming a coordinated bloc.