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Meghalaya CM says NPP will keep BJP in alliance, no ministerial slots for 8 MLAs
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🗓 07 Oct 2026, 05:46 AM
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The Meghalaya chief minister announced that the National People's Party will not remove the BJP from the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance and there are no discussions to appoint eight MLAs as ministers.
Meghalaya's ruling National People's Party (NPP) reaffirmed its commitment to the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) by stating it will not exclude the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the coalition. The clarification came during a press briefing by the state's chief minister, who emphasized the stability of the existing partnership.
The chief minister also addressed speculation about expanding the cabinet. He said there are no ongoing talks to bring eight legislators into ministerial positions, underscoring that any such appointments will not be pursued at this time.
By maintaining the BJP's presence in the MDA and ruling out immediate ministerial inductions, the NPP aims to project continuity in governance ahead of upcoming legislative sessions.
The statements are expected to shape intra‑alliance dynamics as parties assess their roles within the state government.
The chief minister also addressed speculation about expanding the cabinet. He said there are no ongoing talks to bring eight legislators into ministerial positions, underscoring that any such appointments will not be pursued at this time.
By maintaining the BJP's presence in the MDA and ruling out immediate ministerial inductions, the NPP aims to project continuity in governance ahead of upcoming legislative sessions.
The statements are expected to shape intra‑alliance dynamics as parties assess their roles within the state government.