Meghalaya Minister Quits as MLAs Switch to BJP and NPP
UDP chief Metbah Lyngdoh has quit as a cabinet minister in Meghalaya. Reports say he resigned days after UDP legislators moved to the BJP and to Conrad Sangma's NPP. The party switches are reshaping the state's political mix.
Context
Context: Meghalaya's government is a coalition led by Conrad Sangma's NPP, with smaller regional parties like the UDP often joining or leaving. Lawmakers switching parties is common in Indian states, where a few seats can change who holds power.
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