Paul Lyngdoh Takes Oath as Meghalaya Minister After Quitting UDP for NPP

Meghalaya: Paul Lyngdoh returns as minister; Metbah quits cabinet after UDP collapse

The development marks a major reversal for the UDP, which won 12 seats in the 2023 assembly elections and emerged as a significant regional force

Paul Lyngdoh takes oath as Meghalaya minister after quitting UDP for NPP

Paul Lyngdoh was sworn in as a Cabinet minister in Meghalaya, marking his transition from UDP to NPP. Governor C H Vijayashankar officiated the ceremony in which Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma participated. The departure of eight UDP MLAs to the BJP and three to NPP highlights the party's current instability. Metbah Lyngdoh, the president of UDP, resigned prior to Lyngdoh's swearing-in, decreasing his party's representation.

Meghalaya CM defends NPP's political expansion, says MLAs joining party of their own choice

Digital Desk | Shillong, Nov 2 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday defended the National People's Party's (NPP) growing political strength in the state, asserting that the entry of legislators from other parties was driven by their long-standing political relationships and working experience with the ruling party rather than any deliberate attempt to break coalition partners. Speaking to reporters after the swearing-in of…

Will reassess tourism projects, enhance safety for visitors and residents: Paul

After taking oath as cabinet minister for the second time following his shift from UDP to NPP, West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh on Monday said Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma wanted continuity in tourism and he has accepted the challenge. Lyngdoh was sworn in by Governor C H Vijayashankar at Raj Bhavan in the presence...

Paul Lyngdoh to be inducted in cabinet today at 5 pm

Shillong, Nov 2: NPP legislator Paul Lyngdoh will be inducted in the cabinet at 5 pm on Monday(Nov 2) at Lok Bhavan. When contacted, Lyngdoh confirmed the induction. The development follows the resignation of Metbah Lyngdoh (UDP), a senior member in the cabinet, after 11 of the party MLAs quit to join the BJP(8) and …