Kohima: The NDPP, having secured the majority of seats in Kohima district in the recently concluded Urban Local Bodies (ULB) election, has received proposals from winning NPP and Independent candidates to join and merge with the party.
However, NDPP Kohima region president Prasielie Pienyü stated that the party is in no hurry to accept these requests. The NDPP official said that the matter will be discussed only after the new Kohima Municipal Council (KMC) is set in place.
He was addressing a gathering during a thanksgiving programme of NDPP councillor Ruokuovolie Rutsa from Ward-3, at the Capital Convention Centre in Kohima.
Pienyü congratulated Rutsa on his win highlighting the significant margin by which he secured the win. He also pointed out the NDPP’s strong position in the recently concluded ULB election as a testament to public confidence in the party and CM Rio’s leadership.
He stressed that the ULB polls laid a solid foundation for preparations for the 2028 state assembly polls, emphasising the importance of strengthening the party at the grassroots level.
Reiterating CM Rio’s assurance of support to all councillors in the development of the city, Pienyü acknowledged the challenges awaiting the councillors after a 20-year hiatus in ULB elections. He encouraged the newly elected councillors to work diligently for the progress of the city and its residents.
The newly elected Councillor of Ward-3 North Block under the Kohima Municipal Council (KMC), Ruokuovolie Rutsa on Thursday lauded the peaceful conduct of the recently concluded Urban Local Bodies (ULB) polls as a triumph of democracy
Rutsa, who contested against two other candidates, credited his victory to the collective efforts of voters and party members, expressing his gratitude to Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, NDPP president Chingwang Konyak, and Advisor School Education & SCERT, Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, among others.
Addressing a gathering at the Capital Convention Centre, Rutsa promised to serve the ward and the city tirelessly for the next five years. He emphasised the ward’s diversity, which covers five colonies—Pezielietsie, Keziekie, Gaurilane, Kenuozou, and Mission Compound. Highlighting the presence of various Naga tribes and residents from outside the state, Rutsa called for unified efforts to enhance the ward.
With experience as chairman of the Pezielietsie Welfare Board for two terms, Rutsa highlighted common issues affecting all colonies under the ward, stressing the need to address basic needs, including sanitation. He sought the collective support of all residents to enhance the ward and uplift Kohima city.
General Secretary, NDPP 10 Northern Angami AC, Neingusalie Khruomo, in a short message, urged Rutsa to excel and make Ward-3 exemplary within the Council. Pezielietsie Colony chairman Roko Angami commended the friendly electoral contest within the ward. He encouraged Rutsa to collaborate with the losing candidates, emphasising the importance of unity and collective efforts for the welfare of the public.
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Dignitaries present included Advisor IT & Communication, Economics & Statistics and Evaluation H Sethrongkyu Sangtam, Secretary NDDP Central Executive Board (CEB) Nagaland Peter Kuotsu, Special Assistant to CM Vibeilietuo Kets, and newly elected councillors from other wards under KMC, among others.
The ceremony commenced with a prayer by Pastor Mhonchumo S Lotha of Kohima Lotha Baptist Church, featuring musical performances by CRC Pezielietsie Youth and Ketseilebei-ü. The programme was chaired by Savio Metha, Secretary NDPP Youth Organisation Kohima region. Vilhousielie Kengurüse, Secretary CEB NDPP Central, delivered the vote of thanks, and the event culminated with a mass prayer.
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