Meghalaya Minister Quits as UDP Loses Lawmakers
Metbah Lyngdoh, president of the United Democratic Party and a cabinet minister in Meghalaya, has resigned. The move follows a series of defections that have weakened his party in the state Assembly. Its legislators have moved to the ruling National People's Party and the BJP.
Context
Context: Meghalaya is a northeast state where coalition governments are common, and parties often rely on alliances to hold power. Changes in party strength can shift how the state Assembly functions.
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