BJP's MLA Count Rises to 10 in Meghalaya as Assembly as Speaker Recognises Merger of 8 UDP MLAs

BJP's MLA count rises to 10 in Meghalaya as Assembly as Speaker recognises merger of 8 UDP MLAs

Meghalaya's political scene has experienced a notable transformation as Speaker Thomas A Sangma confirmed the merger of eight MLAs from the United Democratic Party to the Bharatiya Janata Party. The BJP's membership surges from two to ten, diminishing the UDP's count to four in a 60-member assembly.

UDP Down To 4 In Meghalaya As Speaker Recognises 8 MLAs' Switch To BJP

The eight legislators are Lahkmen Rymbui, Pius Marwein, Kyrmen Shylla, Mayralborn Syiem, Matthew Beyondstar Kurbah, Ollan Singh Suin, Balajied Kupar Synrem and Synshar Kupar Roy Lyngdoh Thabah.

UDP Merger Row: Meghalaya Speaker’s Decision May Shape Party’s Future

Meghalaya Speaker’s decision on eight UDP MLAs’ BJP merger could shape the party’s strength as three more legislators reportedly consider joining the NPP.

Meghalaya: Paul Lyngdoh keeps options open amid UDP-BJP merger row

Shillong: UDP leader Paul Lyngdoh has said he is keeping his options open on his political future, stating that the next course of action will depend on the Speaker’s decision on the petition concerning eight party MLAs who joined the BJP. Lyngdoh said he had received feelers from both the NPP and BJP and was […]

UDP Down To 4 In Meghalaya As Speaker Recognises 8 MLAs’ Switch To BJP

The eight legislators are Lahkmen Rymbui, Pius Marwein, Kyrmen Shylla, Mayralborn Syiem, Matthew Beyondstar Kurbah, Ollan Singh Suin, Balajied Kupar Synrem and Synshar Kupar Roy Lyngdoh Thabah.http://dlvr.it/TVy852

Speaker recognises merger of 8 UDP MLAs

Shillong, Oct 17: Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma has recognised the merger of 8 UDP MLAs with the BJP. The order was notified on October 16. In a separate order, the Speaker rejected the disqualification petition filed by the UDP against the MLAs. The order of merger below  No. LB. LB.112/LA/2026/43., Dated Shillong, the 16th October, …