Preparatory Meeting Held for “Unity Promo Fest – 2025” in Agartala
Northeast Parties Unite Under ‘One North East’ Banner to Challenge National Party Dominance
Nov 27, 2025Regional parties across India’s Northeast are joining forces under a new political platform, “One North East,” aiming to strengthen local voices and counter what they describe as the neglectful and transactional approach of national parties.
A massive rally at Swami Vivekananda Maidan in Agartala on Thursday drew leaders from multiple northeastern states, including Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, Assam People’s Party leader Daniel Langthasa, and former BJP spokesperson Mmhonlumo Kikon.
Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma highlighted the hurdles his party faced in organizing the event, contrasting it with the relative ease national parties enjoy for rallies. “Congress and CPI(M) held rallies in Agartala without any hassle. When we wanted to organize ours, we faced objections,” he said. Despite delays, the Tipra Motha leader called the rally a success, attributing it to “Thansa,” or unity.
Addressing criticism over his demand for a Greater Tipraland, Debbarman remained defiant. “We may not achieve it in the next five or ten years, but with unity within ourselves, it will happen,” he said. He also warned against relying too heavily on national parties, citing examples of regional allies like the Akali Dal and Shiv Sena being sidelined by Delhi leadership.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma emphasized that the movement is rooted in the protection of indigenous identity and culture. “Our biggest challenge today is internal division. Because of it, our voices are weak and often ignored,” he said, noting discrimination faced by Northeastern youth in mainland India.
Other leaders, including Langthasa and Kikon, echoed the call for unity, warning that internal divisions and attempts to dilute indigenous identity pose the greatest threat to the region. “We may have differences, but these can and must be resolved,” Langthasa said.
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