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Meghalaya: Eight UDP MLAs Join BJP in Major Political Shift
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🗓 24 Sep 2026, 01:03 AM
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Eight MLAs from the United Democratic Party in Meghalaya have joined the BJP, strengthening the ruling party's position in the state.
In a significant political development in Meghalaya, eight legislators of the United Democratic Party (UDP) have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The UDP was an ally of the BJP, and this move marks a major consolidation of the ruling party's strength in the state.
The joining of these eight MLAs is expected to bolster the BJP's presence in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. The development comes as part of the ongoing political realignment in the northeastern state.
This shift underscores the BJP's growing influence in Meghalaya's political landscape. The party has been working to expand its base in the region, and the induction of these MLAs represents a notable step in that direction.
The joining of these eight MLAs is expected to bolster the BJP's presence in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. The development comes as part of the ongoing political realignment in the northeastern state.
This shift underscores the BJP's growing influence in Meghalaya's political landscape. The party has been working to expand its base in the region, and the induction of these MLAs represents a notable step in that direction.