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Meghalaya Deputy CM Confirms MDA Government Stability, Denies BJP‑NPP Allegations
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 02:33 AM
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The Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya stated that the MDA coalition government remains stable and dismissed reports that National People's Party legislators had joined the BJP.
The Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya, who is a member of the National People's Party, addressed the press on Tuesday, affirming that the MDA coalition government remains intact. He said that the reports circulating about several NPP legislators joining the BJP were unfounded and had no basis in fact.
The statement was issued amid speculation that the NPP might be shifting its allegiance after a series of political developments in the state. The Deputy CM emphasized that the coalition has maintained a stable majority in the legislative assembly.
He urged the media and public to rely on verified information and cautioned against spreading unsubstantiated rumors that could destabilize the government.
The MDA alliance, which includes the Indian National Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the NPP, has been functioning since the 2023 elections. The Deputy CM’s remarks come as the coalition prepares for upcoming policy initiatives and budget discussions.
No official statement has been released by the BJP regarding the alleged defections, and the NPP has reiterated its commitment to the coalition framework.
The statement was issued amid speculation that the NPP might be shifting its allegiance after a series of political developments in the state. The Deputy CM emphasized that the coalition has maintained a stable majority in the legislative assembly.
He urged the media and public to rely on verified information and cautioned against spreading unsubstantiated rumors that could destabilize the government.
The MDA alliance, which includes the Indian National Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party, and the NPP, has been functioning since the 2023 elections. The Deputy CM’s remarks come as the coalition prepares for upcoming policy initiatives and budget discussions.
No official statement has been released by the BJP regarding the alleged defections, and the NPP has reiterated its commitment to the coalition framework.