KOHIMA: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) unit in Nagaland was launched in Dimapur in the presence of AAP National Executive Committee member and observer Northeastern States, Habung Payeng.

Altogether 13 officials were elected to the executive body of the state unit of AAP with Dr S Amos Longkumer as the coordinator and Riikhietuonuo as secretary.

Habung Payeng while interacting with scribes said that Naga people are fed up of regional party, they want a change in society and that is why AAP has been set up in the State. Adding that the Congress party is non-existent since their elected members have joined the regional party government due to some personal interest.

According to Payeng, AAP will be an alternative party for the people who have been seeking for a change. Payeng further stated that, “AAP builds leaders and does not look for leaders.”

The set up of AAP is an achievement among the youths in the State, said AAP spokesperson Lemwang Chuhwanglim during the launching ceremony.

In a state where people talk only of issues instead of tackling them, AAP will let people see what and how much the party does for the State, he said. The AAP’s first and foremost objective will be on the education of the rights of the people as many are not aware of their rights and schemes, the party workers said.

(Agencies)