Meghalaya: Conrad warns against ‘old vs new’ narrative within NPP

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SHILLONG: As the National People’s Party (NPP) continues to attract defectors from across the political spectrum, party president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has issued a firm warning against the emerging narrative of an internal divide between the so-called “Old NPP” and “New NPP.”

In recent days, murmurs of a rift between long-time party members and newly inducted leaders have started surfacing within the party ranks. Addressing this growing concern, Sangma broke his silence, urging party members to avoid divisive language that could threaten the unity and stability of the party.

“I never like to use the words ‘old workers’ and ‘new workers’ of NPP. I’ve seen this happen many, many times. I appeal to all our leaders—please remember that we are now all part of the same family, the NPP family. So please don’t refer to others as old leaders or new leaders,” Sangma stated.

Sending a strong message to both the grassroots and party leadership, the NPP chief emphasized that such terminology could sow discord, create confusion, and weaken the party’s cohesion.

“This kind of language will only divide us and separate us. Sometimes, it even causes misunderstandings. By simply avoiding these terms, we can ensure greater unity and keep the party moving forward,” he added.

Positioning himself as a unifying figure, Sangma reflected on the NPP’s journey through turbulent political times and called for maturity, forgiveness, and a renewed commitment to shared goals.

“The past has been challenging, but as we move forward, we must learn to forget, forgive, and focus on the bigger picture behind certain decisions we have to make,” he said.

Acknowledging that politics often involves compromise and sacrifice, Sangma urged party loyalists to unite for the greater good.

“I appeal to every leader, supporter, and worker of the NPP—let us always keep in mind that whatever we do must be for the larger interest of our constituencies and our state. There will be challenges, but we must face them together, with compromise and sacrifice.”

Reaffirming his faith in the party’s momentum, Sangma concluded, “NPP is growing from strength to strength. Yes, we face challenges, but as a party, we must embrace them with a positive mindset.”

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