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Meghalaya political realignment speculation intensifies

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Speculation regarding a political realignment in Meghalaya has intensified, with reports suggesting that nine of the 12 United Democratic Party (UDP) legislators may join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). If successful, this move would increase the BJP’s presence in the state assembly from two to 11 members. While UDP President Metbah Lyngdoh has denied any formal move, reports indicate that several MLAs traveled to Delhi to meet with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. These discussions reportedly involve specific regional demands, including the inclusion of the Khasi language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, amendments to the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA), changes to coal-mining rules, and increased infrastructure support under the PRASAD scheme. The BJP has reportedly given a verbal nod to most of these requests. Internal friction within the UDP has been acknowledged by senior leader Paul Lyngdoh, who cited frustration over a lack of direction and the marginalization of UDP ministers within the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance-II (MDA-II) government. Lyngdoh has since warned that the party is in a ‘tailspin,’ noting that a significant number of its MLAs have established direct links with BJP national leadership. ~~This follows a meeting between Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Amit Shah, which further fueled rumors of shifting allegiances. Political opponents and coalition partners have reacted~~ In response to the ~~potential shift. Vincent H Pala, president~~ ongoing rumors, the UDP has scheduled an emergency meeting of its central executive committee. UDP General Secretary Titosstarwell Chyne stated that while the ~~Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), criticized~~ party has received no official communication regarding defections, leadership is addressing the ~~move, alleging~~ rumors. Chyne noted that he has spoken with the ~~BJP relies on ‘poaching~~ MLAs ~~from regional parties.’ Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar held a press conference to dismiss rumors that he might defect~~ in question via telephone, though they have not provided clear indications of their intent to ~~the~~ leave. Meanwhile, BJP ~~for~~ MLA AL Hek expressed confidence in the ~~Chief Minister’s post, asserting that~~ party’s ability to form its own government, claiming the ~~National People’s Party (NPP) remains~~ BJP is positioning itself to emerge as a ‘strong, ~~peaceful and united.’~~ independent political force’ in the state.

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