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Eight Former UDP MLAs Submit Merger Letter to BJP at Meghalaya Assembly
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 11:02 AM
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Eight former members of the United Democratic Party (UDP) have formally submitted a merger proposal to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.
Eight former United Democratic Party (UDP) legislators presented a merger proposal to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. The letter, signed by the eight former MLAs, was submitted to the Speaker for consideration.
The proposal seeks to merge the UDP into the BJP, effectively aligning the former party’s members with the national party. The move is expected to alter the political balance in the state, where the UDP has been a significant regional force.
BJP officials have welcomed the proposal and said the party would review the merger request. The Assembly will hold discussions on the letter in the coming days.
The development follows earlier speculation about the future of the UDP and reflects the shifting alliances that have become common in Northeast Indian politics.
The proposal seeks to merge the UDP into the BJP, effectively aligning the former party’s members with the national party. The move is expected to alter the political balance in the state, where the UDP has been a significant regional force.
BJP officials have welcomed the proposal and said the party would review the merger request. The Assembly will hold discussions on the letter in the coming days.
The development follows earlier speculation about the future of the UDP and reflects the shifting alliances that have become common in Northeast Indian politics.