India, Nov. 5 -- Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma, and leaders from Assam , Tripura and Nagaland announced the formation of a new and yet-to-be-named political party Monday to protect the "rights of indigenous people".

The formation of the outfit was announced by National People's Party leader and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, TIPRA Motha leader Pradyot Manikya, former BJP spokesperson Mmhonlumo Kikon and Daniel Langthasa from the People's Party, Assam.

Sangma's NPP is an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party as is the TIPRA Motha.

Addressing media in Delhi, Sangma said a committee has been set up to draw up the contours of the party including its constitution and the symbol. "The joint committee will furnish details of th...