Political parties in Nagaland

JOEL NAGA is the founder of the party

The Preamble
We, members present on this day the 2nd of October, 2020, hereby, declare the formation of a political party by the name Rising People’s Party Resolved to establish a political paradigm that defines Power with Morality, a social order that upholds Justice for all and Equality before law, a civic governance that is based on Accountability and Transparency, and a citizenry that is aware of its Rights and respects its Obligations. Guided by the ‘Theology’ and ‘Vision Statement’ of The Naga Rising, the party shall stand and serve to accomplish the purpose and goals for which is it created as a solemn duty before God and the People. “Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all who are helpless. Speak for them and be a righteous judge. Protect the rights of the poor and needy.” Proverbs 31: 8-9

Guiding Principles Of The Rising People’s Party
The party shall be guided by the resounding call for change by our people and their aspirations to bring healing, restoration and rebuilding of our land. The party firmly believes that political power is derived from the people and the people have the power to bring change. Towards this end, the party shall empower our people to contribute towards the vision and goals of the party and, through this, seek to rediscover the genius of the Naga people whose wisdom, knowledge and experiences shall form the building blocks for the present and the future. The party shall work to define and construct a socio-economic-political blueprint based on our people’s concerns, needs and aspirations.

Major National Parties

 * Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
 * Indian National Congress (INC)

Major Regional Parties

 * Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) of Neiphiu Rio and Chingwang Konyak
 * Naga People's Front (NPF)

Minor National-Level Parties

 * National People's Party (NPP) found by late P. A. Sangma
 * Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
 * Janata Dal (United) (JDU) led by Nitish Kumar
 * Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)
 * Republican Party of India (RPI) led by Ramdas Athawale
 * Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) led by Ram Vilas Paswan
 * Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led by Arvind Kejriwal
 * Communist Party of India (CPI)

Minor Regional Parties

 * Naga National Democratic Party (NNDP)
 * Rising People's Party (RPP)
 * United Naga Democratic Party (UNDP)

Defunct Political Parties

 * National Convention of Nagaland {merged with Naga Peoples Convention}
 * Naga Peoples Convention {merged with Naga Nationalist Organisation}
 * Naga Nationalist Organisation (NNO) {merged with Congress}
 * Naga People's Party {merged with Nagaland People's Council}
 * Democratic Labour Party
 * United Democratic Front (UDF) {merged into Naga National Democratic Party
 * United Democratic Front - Progressive (UDF-P) {merged with Congress}
 * Naga National Party (NNP) {merged into Naga National Democratic Party}
 * Nagaland People's Council (NPC) {renamed as Naga Peoples Front}
 * Nagaland Peoples Party (NPP) {merged with Naga Peoples Front}
 * Nagaland Democratic Party (NDP) {merged with Naga Peoples Front}
 * Nationalist Democratic Movement (NDM) {merged with BJP}
 * Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) {renamed as Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party}
 * Nagaland Congress (NC) {merged with NPP}