New ‘People’s Party’ formed in Dima Hasao to safeguard sixth schedule rights
Former MAC and Sixth Schedule Protection Committee convenor Daniel Langthasa announced the political party to represent indigenous communities
A file image of Daniel Langthasa (Photo:Daniel Langthasa/meta)
Haflong, Sept 17: In a significant political development, former Member of Autonomous Council (MAC) and convenor of the Sixth Schedule Protection Committee, Daniel Langthasa, on Monday announced the formation of a new political party in Dima Hasao.
Addressing a press meet, Langthasa declared that the party, to be called ‘People’s Party’, will work with a clear mission to safeguard the rights of the people living in the Sixth Schedule areas and to uphold the principles of true democracy. He emphasized that the party would remain rooted in the aspirations of the indigenous communities of the hill district and would function as an alternative platform for people-centric governance.
Langthasa further confirmed that he would contest the forthcoming Assam Assembly election as the People’s Party candidate from the reserved Haflong constituency.
“This decision is driven by the need for a genuine voice in the political sphere, one that can ensure protection of the Sixth Schedule provisions and stand firmly for democratic values,” Langthasa asserted during the press interaction.
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