In a landmark political development, prominent leaders from across India’s North East have unveiled a joint initiative to create a "united singular political entity”— a move aimed at presenting a consolidated regional voice on the national stage.

The announcement, made through a joint statement titled “ONE NORTH EAST,” marks a rare show of unity across party lines. The statement has been signed by Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People’s Party (NPP) President Conrad K. Sangma, TIPRA Motha Party founder Pradyot Bikram Manikya, former BJP national spokesperson and Nagaland minister Mmhonlumo Kikon, and People’s Party (Assam) founder Daniel Langthasa.

Issued from New Delhi, the statement describes the leaders as part of the “younger generation of North East leadership” who believe their “strength lies in unity.”

"For too long, we have spoken about the same issues and concerns of our people from different platforms and political spaces,” the statement notes. “We have realised that it is time to give our people one collective voice.”

The leaders assert that the people of the North East “deserve to be heard, respected, and represented through a strong, unified, and indigenous political voice at the national level.”

Describing today’s announcement as “the first step” toward a larger goal, the leaders said a committee would soon be formed to work out the modalities and structure of the proposed political entity. This committee will "deliberate on the future course of action, including the organizational framework and strategy.”

Drawing inspiration from “the vision and legacy of great leaders who fought selflessly for the region,” the statement concludes with a shared pledge: "Together, we stand committed to building a stronger, more united North East.”