On October 21, 2025, Nagaland’s NPF merged with the NDP, forming a unified 34-seat party and reshaping the state’s political landscape.

On October 21, 2025, Nagaland’s Naga People’s Front officially completed its merger with the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party, consolidating into a unified political force with 34 seats. The move, validated during the NPF’s 63rd Foundation Day in Kohima, marks a major shift in the state’s political landscape, giving Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio greater autonomy but complicating coalition dynamics with the BJP. Rio, now president of the expanded NPF, emphasized unity, transparency, and youth-focused governance, while leaders hailed the merger as a historic step toward advancing Naga aspirations and resolving long-standing political issues.