AICC Secretary in charge of Nagaland, Christopher Tilak during his visits to Peren and Dimapur districts, on February 18.
Dimapur, February 18 (MExN): All India Congress Committee (AICC) Secretary in charge of Nagaland, Christopher Tilak, accompanied by S Supongmeren Jamir, Member of Parliament & PCC President, Khriedi Theunuo, Working President, NPCC and a host of Party leaders, visited Peren and Dimapur districts, on February 18 as part of his statewide inter district tour programme.
The Communications Department, NPCC in a press release stated that speaking at the programmes held in Crave Inn Hotel, Jalukie Town and in Congress Bhavan, Dimapur, Khriedi Theunuo, Working President of NPCC reaffirmed the Congress Party’s commitment to secularism and its founding inclusive principles. He acknowledged the overwhelming bipartisan support of the electorate of Nagaland in the last General Elections and emphasised that Nagas have come together as a united force.
He also stated that the Lok Sabha election results reflect the people's ardent desire for change and that Congress remains strong due to its dedication to the Constitution and the democratic ideals enshrined in it.
Addressing the same events, S Supongmeren Jamir, MP and PCC President, remarked that the Congress Party should aim to form the government in Nagaland in 2028. He urged DCC Peren and its two subordinate ACCCs to start working at the grassroots level to secure an MLA from their region. He further emphasized the need for party reorganization if necessary, focusing on the larger interest of the party. He concluded by saying that a well-planned strategy would determine Congress' success in the upcoming elections.
Christopher Tilak, AICC Secretary in charge of Nagaland, also briefed the gatherings stating that his visit was aimed at strengthening the party. He stressed the importance of understanding Nagaland’s political situation. While Congress currently has no MLA in the state, he noted that electing a Member of Parliament was a major achievement. He added that the ruling government has a Chief Minister, but the opposition has a Member of Lok Sabha, highlighting Congress' growing presence in the state despite the many challenges that it continues to face.
Speaking about the 2028 elections, Tilak emphasised the need for a clear strategy and active involvement of youth, women, and other stakeholders to build a strong electoral campaign. He warned that BJP’s policies pose a threat to democracy and tribal rights. He also raised concerns about political instability in the Northeast and increasing unemployment, which is forcing many youth to migrate for jobs.
Also, during the event in Dimapur, Taliyanger, Retd Additional Director of Rural Development Department, Government of Nagaland, formally joined the Congress party. The events were chaired by Namrachang Hegui, President, DCC Peren, and Kumjimong, General Secretary, DCC Dimapur, in Jalukie and Dimapur respectively.
