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BJP’s Meghalaya push: In‑charge Kanad Purkayastha meets eight former UDP MLAs
✍️ shillongtoday.com
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 03:02 PM
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BJP state in‑charge Kanad Purkayastha held a closed‑door meeting with eight former UDP legislators as part of the party’s effort to expand its foothold in Meghalaya.
Kanad Purkayastha, appointed by the BJP as the party’s in‑charge for Meghalaya, convened a private discussion with eight legislators who had previously served under the United Democratic Party (UDP). The meeting, held behind closed doors, is being portrayed by party officials as a strategic step to broaden BJP’s presence in the northeastern state.
Sources close to the gathering said the former UDP MLAs were briefed on the BJP’s development agenda and invited to consider aligning with the national party ahead of upcoming electoral contests. While no formal announcements were made, analysts view the dialogue as an attempt to weaken the UDP’s regional dominance.
The BJP has been intensifying its outreach in Meghalaya over the past year, targeting local leaders and community groups to build a broader support base. The outcome of this particular meeting remains unconfirmed, but it underscores the party’s ambition to make significant inroads in the state’s political landscape.
Sources close to the gathering said the former UDP MLAs were briefed on the BJP’s development agenda and invited to consider aligning with the national party ahead of upcoming electoral contests. While no formal announcements were made, analysts view the dialogue as an attempt to weaken the UDP’s regional dominance.
The BJP has been intensifying its outreach in Meghalaya over the past year, targeting local leaders and community groups to build a broader support base. The outcome of this particular meeting remains unconfirmed, but it underscores the party’s ambition to make significant inroads in the state’s political landscape.