Four prominent Northeastern political figures have jointly announced a new platform called “One North East,” designed to unify and strengthen indigenous regional representation in national politics. The initiative brings together Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, Nagaland BJP leader Mmhonlumo Kikon, and Daniel Langthasa from the People’s Party, Assam.
The announcement was made in New Delhi during a joint briefing. The leaders explained that the effort seeks to build a collective political identity for the eight Northeastern states by combining the influence of multiple regional parties. They stated that the goal is to ensure that the unique concerns of Indigenous groups, tribal populations, and local communities receive more consistent attention in national policy discussions.
Both the National People’s Party and Tipra Motha, led by Sangma and Manikya, respectively, are currently aligned with the BJP through the North-East Democratic Alliance, which is steered by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. With the region largely under the influence of the BJP-led coalition, this new grouping aims to create a structured joint voice rather than operate as isolated regional interests.
In a shared declaration, the leaders described this collaboration as an important step toward building a unified political framework capable of representing Northeastern aspirations in a coordinated way. They emphasized that the platform intends to serve as a single-window political voice for the region.
Sangma also posted on X that younger leaders from the region are committed to building a consolidated political identity guided by the legacy of earlier Northeastern leadership. He confirmed that a committee will begin working on the organisational structure, objectives, and roadmap for the new formation.
The launch comes at a significant political juncture. The BJP-led alliance currently governs Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Tripura, holds a secondary role in Nagaland’s government, and was in power in Manipur until central rule was imposed in early 2025. The new forum seeks to operate within this wider political context by shaping a common platform for Northeastern priorities instead of leaving them dispersed across several parties.
