The RPP congratulates Mr. Supongmeren Jamir of the Congress, our esteemed alliance partner, on his remarkable victory in the 18th Lok Sabha election. This victory is etched in history as it marks an unprecedented defeat of the opposition-less Rio government, with its 60 legislators and 2 MPs.
This triumph belongs to the Naga people. The narrative of this election was People’s Power Vs 60 MLAs, and People’s Power won the day. The people voted against 21 years of Rio’s misrule, with the Congress even receiving a substantial 35% of the votes in Northern Angami-1, Rio’s own constituency. This victory is also a clear referendum against the NDPP-BJP coalition, as right-thinking voters came out in full force to defeat the Coalition candidate, rejecting the corruption and misrule that have characterized this government. Additionally, the wise people of Nagaland voted against the Hindutva agenda of the BJP.
A new era has dawned in Nagaland politics. Despite the ruling government pouring in significant resources, voters stood firm on principle, sweeping away the curse of tribalism in favor of Mr. Jamir. The NDPP-BJP coalition has utterly lost the mandate of the people. But for the threats of halting developmental works by those in power, the victory margin would have been much larger. The force that propelled Mr. Jamir to power will manifest itself in the next assembly elections. It’s only a matter of time.
The RPP thanks the people of Nagaland for electing the right person to represent us in India. The party wishes Mr. Jamir all the best in his new assignment representing Nagaland in the Lok Sabha.
Rising People’s Party
5th June, 2024