Shillong, March 26: National People’s Party chief and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on March 25 said the party has initiated a calibrated expansion into Assam, identifying select constituencies where it has maintained long-standing connections with local leaders.
The party has fielded candidates in three constituencies for the 126-member Assam Assembly, marking a measured yet strategic entry into the state’s political landscape. Sangma stated that while the party has historically focused on other parts of the Northeast, Assam has now emerged as a priority following sustained engagement with grassroots leadership in certain regions.
He described the move as part of a long-term political roadmap rather than a short-term electoral strategy, emphasising that the party views expansion as a continuous process. According to him, the decision reflects a commitment to gradually establishing a presence in the state rather than approaching the election purely from a results-driven perspective.
The National People’s Party leadership indicated that the current foray is aimed at strengthening its organisational base in Assam over time, even as it tests its electoral prospects in a limited number of constituencies.
Expressing cautious optimism, Sangma said the party hopes to secure its first electoral success in Assam in the upcoming polls.
With an established base in Meghalaya, the National People’s Party has been working to expand its footprint across the Northeast, positioning itself as a regional force seeking gradual growth beyond its home state.
