Dimapur, June 15 (MExN): The United Naga Democratic Party (UNDP) has declared that it will participate in the forthcoming state general election to be held early next year.
The party official said this while inaugurating the UNDP office at Indian Guest House building, Purana bazaar, Dimapur on Thursday.
The party further reiterated its support to the ongoing peace process between the Government of India and the Naga leaders for early amicable solution of Naga political issue in an honourable and acceptable way thus bringing peace and prosperity to the Nagas.
UNDP President, Hotongse thanked the senior party officials for having faith in him by shouldering the responsibility of president-ship. Being a new entrant in politics, he said it is not an easy task to run a political party, it is the collective responsibility of all to mobilize and make the party progress. He appealed to all to give their valuable suggestions so that the party can march ahead.
Earlier, Rev. Tsipise Sangtam offered the dedicatory prayer and a time of remembrance was held for three departed founding members of the party.
A new team of office bearers was elected on June 11, 2017 for a term of five years led its President H Hotongse Sangtam.
UNDP is a regional party launched in 2008 in Wokha and recognized by the Election Commission of India with the motto ‘Peace and Prosperity.’
