SHILLONG, Nov 4: In a landmark development, prominent political leaders from across the Northeast on Tuesday announced plans to form a unified political entity aimed at representing the shared aspirations of the region.

The joint statement was signed by Meghalaya Chief Minister and NPP national president Conrad K Sangma, TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Bikram Manikya, People’s Party Assam (PPA) founder Daniel Langthasa, and former BJP national spokesperson and former Nagaland minister Mmhonlumo Kikon.

In the statement, the leaders underscored the need for a collective platform to address long-standing regional issues. “We, leaders from different states of the North East, have come together today to make a collective and historic announcement—the coming together of various voices of our region to form a united singular political entity that truly represents the aspirations of our people,” they said.

They added that despite speaking on similar concerns for years, leaders often operated from separate political platforms. “We have realised that our strength lies in unity, and that it is time to give our people one collective voice.”

Drawing inspiration from the sacrifices of past leaders who championed the identity and development of the region, they said the new initiative aims to carry forward this legacy under a shared vision for the future of the Northeast. “Today’s announcement marks the first step towards building this common platform,” the statement noted.

A committee will be set up to discuss the future course of action, including the structure and modalities of the proposed formation. “Our united effort is guided by a simple conviction—that the people of the North East deserve to be heard, respected, and represented through a strong, unified, and indigenous political voice at the national level,” they added.

The initiative seeks to ensure that the Northeast’s collective concerns receive the attention and representation they deserve on the national stage.