THE National Federation Party (NFP) is confident it will be a key player in the next Parliament, despite uncertainty over whether some of its senior members serving in Government will contest the next general election.
Party leader Professor Biman Prasad dismissed doubts about the party’s electoral prospects, saying NFP was fully prepared for the election and continued to attract potential candidates.
Speaking to this newspaper, Prof Prasad said the party’s nationwide presence, multiracial membership and political history placed it in a strong position ahead of the election.
“NFP has always been prepared for the election,” he said.
“We are very confident that NFP will be a key player in the next Parliament.”
Prof Prasad said the party’s strength was reflected in its established branches and offices throughout the country, as well as the attendance of nearly 1000 people at its annual general meeting and national convention on September 26.
He said the party had demonstrated its willingness to take principled positions on issues, including opposing salary increases for parliamentarians in 2024 despite being part of the coalition Government.
He contrasted this with opposition parties that had voted in favour of the increases.
“On the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill 2026, NFP supported the Bill proceeding to public consultation at its second reading in Parliament.”
He said some opposition members had abstained from the vote but were now serving on the parliamentary committee conducting consultations, which he welcomed as an opportunity for a bipartisan approach.
Prof Prasad said NFP’s management board had made the party’s position on the constitutional review process and its timeline clear.
“We have a lot of people, a lot of good people, men and women, who are coming and wanting to join NFP and contest under NFP.”
