Which is the first political party recognised as a national political party from the North Eastern region of India?

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The National People's Party (NPP) became the first political party from the North-Eastern region of India to be recognized as a national party by the Election Commission of India in 2019. The NPP, led by Conrad Sangma, primarily operates in the states of Meghalaya, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh, and focuses on regional issues and development.
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· NPP was founded by P.A. Sangma in 2013.
· It focuses on issues like indigenous rights, regional autonomy, and development.
· Recognition as a national party signifies its influence across multiple states.
· NPP has been active in forming coalition governments in the North-East.
· The recognition provides certain privileges, including reserved party symbols.
· It reflects the growing political influence of regional parties in India.
Additional Information:
· Asom Gana Parishad: A regional party from Assam, known for its role in the Assam Accord.
· Mizo National Front: A regional party in Mizoram, involved in peace negotiations in the 1980s.
· National People's Party: Recognized as a national party, it focuses on the North-Eastern states.
· Bodoland People's Front: Represents Bodo interests in Assam, involved in autonomy movements.