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UDP Confirms All 12 MLAs Stay with Party, No BJP Defections
✍️ The Meghalayan Express
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 08:48 AM
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The United Democratic Party of Meghalaya has stated that all 12 of its legislators remain with the party, with no members defecting to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
The United Democratic Party (UDP) announced today that none of its 12 elected members of the Legislative Assembly have switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The statement came amid reports of potential defections in the state’s political landscape.
UDP spokespersons emphasized the party’s internal cohesion and reaffirmed their commitment to the party’s agenda. No formal resignation or transfer of membership has been recorded.
Political analysts note that the stability of the UDP’s caucus could influence upcoming coalition negotiations in Meghalaya’s government.
The party’s claim was made during a press briefing held at the party headquarters in Shillong.
Observers will monitor any subsequent developments as the state’s political dynamics evolve.
UDP spokespersons emphasized the party’s internal cohesion and reaffirmed their commitment to the party’s agenda. No formal resignation or transfer of membership has been recorded.
Political analysts note that the stability of the UDP’s caucus could influence upcoming coalition negotiations in Meghalaya’s government.
The party’s claim was made during a press briefing held at the party headquarters in Shillong.
Observers will monitor any subsequent developments as the state’s political dynamics evolve.