Chingwang Konyak hoisting NDPP flag for party official candidate Medo Yhokha to bye-election to 14-Southern Angami-I A/C at Kigwema on October 22. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kigwema | October 22
Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) president Chingwang Konyak today called upon the electorates of 14-Southern Angami-I Assembly Constituency to continue to remain in the ruling Party.
Hoisting the NDPP flag in the residence of its official candidate Medo Yhokha at Kigwema village under Kohima district, Chingwang said that the Party has set up Medo Yhokha as the official candidate for November 3 bye-election. He said the Regional Party leaders and workers should work hard together to retain the seat.
NDPP President said “people (electorates) should be willing to be part of the ruling government by electing Yhokha as their representative”.
Further, he appreciated NDPP Kohima Region President Avio Tetso for remaining firm on the party principle despite being denied the party ticket and also joining today’s function. He expressed hope that even former MLA Medokul Sophie, who had also sought the party ticket but denied, would also strengthen the hands of the official candidate.
NDPP Working President Alemtemshi Jamir conveyed best wishes to Yhokha saying being the party candidate is not just an honour but also a major responsibility. He asked the people to understand that NDPP is in the ruling and still has another 2 and half years to complete the tenure while it would come back to power even after the 2023 elections. Jamir requested the electorates to show understanding and cooperate for the Party candidate’s win as NDPP is based on principles.
In his speech, Medo Yhokha thanked the Party leaders and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for granting him the party ticket. Asserting to work hard to increase the NDPP member in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, Yhokha also sought blessing of the leaders and the cooperation of his fellow ticket seekers Tetso and Sophie to support and guide him for the overall success of the party.
NDPP Kohima region working president Keduolhoulie Houzha chaired the programme. Later, NDPP held the election rally for Yhokha at Kigwema Panchayat Hall, wherein its secretary general Abu Metha including advisors Zhaleo Rio, Phukayi Sumi, Er. Zale Neikha and Mhathung Kithan addressed the electorates.
