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UDP asserts party remains intact after six MLAs miss CEC meeting in Meghalaya
✍️ The Meghalayan Express
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 02:42 PM
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The United Democratic Party (UDP) said it remains united despite six of its legislators skipping a scheduled meeting with the Chief Electoral Commissioner in Meghalaya.
The United Democratic Party, a key regional player in Meghalaya, reported that six of its members of the legislative assembly failed to attend a meeting convened by the Chief Electoral Commissioner. The gathering was intended to discuss electoral matters ahead of upcoming polls.
In a brief statement, UDP officials emphasized that the party’s organisational structure remains intact and that the absence of the six MLAs does not affect its overall cohesion. No reasons were provided for the legislators’ non‑attendance.
The party’s reaffirmation of unity comes at a time when political alignments in the state are being closely watched ahead of the next election cycle. No further details on any disciplinary action or internal discussions have been released.
In a brief statement, UDP officials emphasized that the party’s organisational structure remains intact and that the absence of the six MLAs does not affect its overall cohesion. No reasons were provided for the legislators’ non‑attendance.
The party’s reaffirmation of unity comes at a time when political alignments in the state are being closely watched ahead of the next election cycle. No further details on any disciplinary action or internal discussions have been released.