Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Merger Talks Intensify: NDPP Seeks Rio's Return to NPF
The Naga People's Front (NPF) wants to join forces with the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), which is led by the current Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio.
The NPF is asking Rio to come back and lead them.
The NPF president is willing to step down to make this happen.
The NDPP says they're still talking about it.
If the merger happens, the combined party would have more members in the government.
The NPF wants Rio because of his leadership and because they think it would better represent the Naga people.
NPF's Central Executive Council (CEC) is urging former members to rejoin the party.
NPF President Apong Pongener offered to resign for Rio to take over leadership.
The NDPP stated no decision has been made on merging with the NPF.
The NDPP will discuss the proposal internally before making a decision.
The merger could give the unified party a majority in the state assembly.
- Who
- NDPP and NPF
- What
- Negotiations for a merger, with NPF inviting Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio to rejoin.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Nagaland
- Why
- To strengthen the NPF and potentially unify regional parties.
NPF
NDPP
Party Leadership
NPF
NPF seeks Rio's leadership and unity.
NDPP
NDPP is awaiting internal discussions before deciding.
Merger Strategy
NPF
NPF believes that Rio rejoining will strengthen the party and potentially lead to regional unification.
NDPP
NDPP is carefully considering the proposal within its internal processes.
- Parties Involved
- NDPP, NPF
- Key Figure
- Neiphiu Rio
- NPF's Offer
- Apong Pongener to resign
- NDPP Stance
- Awaiting internal discussions
- NPF's Current MLAs
- 2
- NDPP's Current MLAs
- 32
