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Meghalaya BJP Refutes Claims of Luring NPP MLAs, Says No Cabinet Demands
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 05:46 AM
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The Meghalaya unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party denied media reports that it was trying to poach legislators from the National People's Party and said no party member had asked for cabinet posts.
Shillong, Oct 7 (India Today NE) – The state BJP in Meghalaya publicly rejected recent reports suggesting it was attempting to attract members of the National People's Party (NPP) to its fold. Party spokespersons emphasized that no formal or informal request for ministerial berths has been made by any NPP legislator.
The denial came after several news outlets quoted unnamed sources claiming that the BJP was offering incentives to NPP MLAs ahead of the upcoming state assembly session. The BJP clarified that its strategy remains focused on policy advocacy and electoral preparation, not on individual poaching.
Political analysts noted that inter‑party dynamics in Meghalaya are often fluid, but the BJP's statement aims to curb speculation ahead of potential coalition talks. The party reiterated its commitment to a transparent political process and urged the media to rely on verified information.
The NPP has not issued an official response to the BJP's denial, leaving the matter unresolved as the state prepares for the next phase of legislative business.
The denial came after several news outlets quoted unnamed sources claiming that the BJP was offering incentives to NPP MLAs ahead of the upcoming state assembly session. The BJP clarified that its strategy remains focused on policy advocacy and electoral preparation, not on individual poaching.
Political analysts noted that inter‑party dynamics in Meghalaya are often fluid, but the BJP's statement aims to curb speculation ahead of potential coalition talks. The party reiterated its commitment to a transparent political process and urged the media to rely on verified information.
The NPP has not issued an official response to the BJP's denial, leaving the matter unresolved as the state prepares for the next phase of legislative business.