Former Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker and Minister Hemochandra Singh, along with former Nagaland Minister Mmhonlumo Kikon spoke about the urgent need for unity among Northeastern states to address long-standing regional challenges. Their statements came ahead of the One North East Unity Rally, organised by the Tipra Motha Party, scheduled to be held in Agartala tomorrow.
Speaking to the media at MBB Airport, Singh described the vision of a united Northeast as a “long-cherished dream” finally coming closer to reality. “Perhaps our time has come now to realize this dream. North East as one entity is the answer for all of us, all the indigenous people of the region. Look at the warmth, the sheer feeling from our hearts. I think this is going to be a great movement for all of us to come together under one platform,” he said.
Addressing the ongoing situation in Manipur, Singh expressed hope for peace and stability in the state. “When I arrive in Agartala, I come with a lot of hope that Manipur will soon become peaceful. Yes, it will take some time, as the process is ongoing. But the concept of unity—to speak for Manipur from Tripura, to speak for Nagaland from Assam—means that when all our voices resonate together, Delhi will take us seriously. We must all pray for the restoration of normalcy and peace in Manipur,” he added. 
Calling for regional solidarity, Mmhonlumo Kikon stressed the importance of a collective voice in addressing issues of common concern. “It’s about one united voice, standing together to address issues of common concern,” he said, highlighting the need to bridge the gap between policy and implementation. “One of our goals is to ensure that the vision of our leaders reaches the Northeastern region, so that intended beneficiaries actually see results on the ground,” Kikon added.
