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The UDP’s collapse exposes a weakness in regional politics: when unity fails and power takes priority, parties risk losing the legislators meant to defend local aspirations.
News India » Meghalaya » Politics: Meghalaya Millet Farmer Speaks to PM Modi About A’chik Traditions
Meghalaya farmer Kamal Chekjing Sangma spoke with PM Modi, thanking him for spotlighting his efforts to preserve A’chik culture and promote millet cultivation during the latest Mann Ki Baat address, ...
News India » Meghalaya » Politics: Shillong locality honours first West Bengal CM as one of Meghalaya’s trailblazers
Shillong’s Rilbong honors Bidhan Chandra Roy and other trailblazers shaping Meghalaya’s history in politics, culture, and public service.
News India » Meghalaya » Politics: Churn continues in Meghalaya politics: Three of four remaining UDP MLAs set to join NPP
Three of the four remaining United Democratic Party MLAs in Meghalaya are likely to join the National People’s Party (NPP) on Monday, increasing the strength of Chief Minister Conrad Sangma’s party ...
News India » Meghalaya » Politics: Meghalaya Political Earthquake? 9 UDP MLAs In Talks To Join BJP Ahead Of Shillong Bye-Election
Guwahati: Political calculations across Meghalaya are undergoing a high-stakes recalibration as intense back-channel negotiations place the spotlight on the ruling configuration ahead of the crucial ...
News India » Meghalaya » Politics: Meghalaya politics: UDP suspends 3 MLAs for announcing move to BJP
The UDP suspended three of its MLAs—Kyrmen Shylla, Ollan Singh Suin, and Matthew Beyondstar Kurbah—after they, along with five others, joined the BJP. The move reduces UDP's strength, but CM Conrad ...
News India » Meghalaya » Politics: UDP reduced to lone legislator in Meghalaya as Speaker okays NPP merger
In a decisive blow to Meghalaya's regional political landscape, the United Democratic Party (UDP) has suffered a near-total wipeout in the Assembly after Speaker Thomas Sangma formally approved the ...
News India » Meghalaya » Politics: Voters turn donors in Meghalaya as regional party crowdfunds
Supporters have contributed Rs 3,07,000 to help the party contest the election, turning the usual election story on its head. Instead of expecting money, food, or freebies from political parties, ...
News India » Meghalaya » Politics: Three Meghalaya UDP MLAs set to join NPP, leaving party with one legislator
Conrad Sangma’s party could rise to 36 seats in the 60-member Assembly days after Speaker recognised eight UDP legislators’ merger with BJP ...
News India » Meghalaya » Politics: Meghalaya: Three more UDP MLAs set to join ruling NPP
Three UDP legislators set to join Meghalaya's ruling NPP party, reshaping the regional political landscape ahead of 2028 Assembly elections.
News India » Meghalaya » Politics: 8 UDP MLAs Join BJP, Making It 2nd Largest Political Party In Meghalaya
Eight of the United Democratic Party (UDP) legislators joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi on Wednesday, marking a major political realignment in Meghalaya after months of discussions ...