Shillong: The National People’s Party (NPP) received a major political boost on Saturday with more than 300 members from different political parties formally joining its ranks in the Tura and Garobadha belt of West Garo Hills.
The induction programme was held at Garobadha in the presence of senior party functionaries, including MLA Subir Marak and other NPP leaders, marking one of the largest recent political mobilisations in the region.
Welcoming the new entrants, NPP national president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma called for collective responsibility in building a stronger and more inclusive society.
He said unity and harmony must remain central to the state’s development journey, stressing that political growth should go hand in hand with social cohesion.
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Sangma also reiterated the party’s commitment to safeguarding the rights and interests of indigenous communities and urged the new members to actively participate in strengthening the party ahead of the upcoming Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) elections.
The programme witnessed strong enthusiasm among the new entrants, who expressed confidence in the party’s vision and leadership.
Several members said they were drawn to the NPP’s focus on development, people-centric governance and regional empowerment.
The event concluded with a renewed call for grassroots mobilisation, as party leaders and supporters pledged to work together to expand the NPP’s presence across the Garo Hills region.
