Agartala (Tripura) [India], November 28 (HBTV): The One North East Thansa (Unity) Rally held on Thursday at Astabal Ground in Agartala marked a significant moment in the region's political landscape, bringing together leaders from across the North East to promote unity and collective progress.
This was the first major public event following the joint press conference on November 4 in New Delhi, where regional leaders outlined their vision of forming a united political entity for the North East. The rally drew a massive turnout, reflecting strong public support for the emerging regional alliance.
Prominent leaders present included Meghalaya Chief Minister and NPP National President Conrad K. Sangma, NPP Working President James P. K. Sangma, People's Party (Assam) Founder Daniel Langthasa, former Nagaland Minister and author Mmhonlumo Kikon, senior Manipur leader RK Meghen, former Manipur Assembly Speaker Hemochandra Singh, and Indian Gorkha Janshakti Front President Ajoy Edwards.
Key TIPRA Motha leaders such as Founder Bubagra Pradyot Bikram Manikya, President B. K. Hrangkhawl, TTAADC Chairman Jagadish Debbaram, CEM Purna Chandra Jamatia, and ministers Animesh Debbarma and Brishaketu Debbarma also participated, along with several MLAs, EMs, and MDCs.
Addressing the gathering, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma stressed the need for unity across the region. He said that ‘it is time we come together as ONE, One North East’ and noted that divisiveness within communities remained a major challenge.
TIPRA Motha Founder Bubagra Pradyot Bikram Manikya thanked the leaders who travelled from across the region and highlighted the importance of collective effort. He recalled uniting the indigenous people of Tripura in earlier years and said that ‘today, we are taking a larger step by uniting the entire North East’, calling it the beginning of a broader movement.
Other leaders echoed the message of regional solidarity, emphasising that unity and a shared vision were essential for the region's socio-economic progress. They praised the collaborative leadership of Pradyot Bikram Manikya and Conrad K. Sangma in driving the initiative.
The rally concluded with a renewed call to strengthen regional identity and build a common path towards development and peace. (ANI)