New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- In what could reshape the political landscape of India's Northeast, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, Tipra Motha chairperson Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, and former BJP spokesperson Mmhonlumo Kikon on Tuesday announced plans to create a new regional political entity.

The leaders, whose respective parties - the National People's Party (NPP) and Tipra Motha - are allies of the BJP, described the initiative as a "historic step" aimed at providing a unified political platform for the people of the region.

Announcing the development at a press briefing, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said the move sought to bring together diverse voices from the Northeast under one banner.

"We have decided to work together fo...