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Politics
Three UDP MLAs Switch Allegiance to NPP in Shillong
✍️ The Shillong Times
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 07:02 AM
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In a political shift, three United Democratic Party legislators announced their move to the National People's Party today in Shillong.
Three United Democratic Party (UDP) members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly announced that they will join the National People's Party (NPP) today in Shillong, marking a significant realignment in the state's political landscape.
The move was revealed during a press briefing in the capital, where the three MLAs confirmed their decision to switch parties. While the UDP has been a prominent regional force, the NPP has been expanding its influence across northeastern states.
The switch is expected to alter the balance of power in the assembly, as the NPP gains additional seats and the UDP loses representation. Political analysts note that this could impact upcoming coalition negotiations and policy priorities in Meghalaya.
Both parties have expressed welcome to the new members, with the NPP leadership highlighting the strategic importance of the addition and the UDP acknowledging the decision of its legislators.
The move was revealed during a press briefing in the capital, where the three MLAs confirmed their decision to switch parties. While the UDP has been a prominent regional force, the NPP has been expanding its influence across northeastern states.
The switch is expected to alter the balance of power in the assembly, as the NPP gains additional seats and the UDP loses representation. Political analysts note that this could impact upcoming coalition negotiations and policy priorities in Meghalaya.
Both parties have expressed welcome to the new members, with the NPP leadership highlighting the strategic importance of the addition and the UDP acknowledging the decision of its legislators.