Northeastern India is a diverse region with many different ethnic, linguistic, and cultural groups. First-time contestants from these communities can bring their unique perspectives and represent their communities in mainstream politics.
The discontent within the BJP Nagaland with regard to the 20:40 seat sharing deal with the NDPP came out in the open as aspiring BJP poll contenders and BJP workers staged a public protest in Dimapur and Kohima respectively on January 23.