Dimapur, March 25 (MExN): The Rising People's Party (RPP) today issued a “clarion call” to all Nagaland citizens to transcend partisan politics and vote for Supongmeren Jamir, the Indian National Congress (INC) candidate for the State’s lone Lok Sabha seat.
The citizens of the State consistently advocate for “Change,” and this Lok Sabha election presents an opportune moment for them to collectively step forward and elect a capable leader to represent the Nagas, the party expressed.
Unlike state assembly elections, which are influenced by various factors such as money, village, range, and tribal politics, the RPP noted that the upcoming election should set the tone that Naga voters are progressive – mindful of the fact that people-centric ideology and good leaders matter for the well-being of the State or country.
The RPP further noted that it is not fielding its candidate in the upcoming election and has decided to support the Congress as it is a “Pan-India party” and, along with other allies, is fighting for the “Soul of India,” which is inclusivity and diversity.
Though regional in outlook, the RPP shares the same ideology and principles with the Congress when it comes to inclusivity and decency in politics, it stated.
In this battle of ideologies for the “Idea of India,” the Congress is best placed to lead in Nagaland, and an RPP candidate “would split the anti-fascist anti-PDA votes, rendering both parties weakened for future electoral battles ahead, particularly the 2028 state general elections,” it maintained.
Accordingly, the RPP appealed to all its party workers and sympathisers of the party to support the Congress candidate.
This outcome of this election will also be a referendum for and against the People’s Democratic Alliance government in Nagaland, it added.
