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Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh Denies NPP-BJP Cabinet Rift
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 04:38 PM
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Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh has clarified that there is no discord between the NPP and BJP regarding cabinet allocations, assuring that the coalition remains intact.
Meghalaya Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh has addressed recent speculations concerning the relationship between the National People's Party (NPP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking on the matter, the minister explicitly denied any rift between the two coalition partners over the distribution of cabinet berths.
Lyngdoh emphasized that the alliance remains strong and that both parties are committed to working together for the development of the state. He stated that the allocation of portfolios is a matter of internal coordination and mutual respect, not a source of conflict.
The clarification comes at a time when political alliances in the Northeast are often scrutinized by the public and media. By dismissing the rumors, the minister aimed to reassure stakeholders and the general public that the governing coalition is stable and focused on its policy agenda.
Lyngdoh emphasized that the alliance remains strong and that both parties are committed to working together for the development of the state. He stated that the allocation of portfolios is a matter of internal coordination and mutual respect, not a source of conflict.
The clarification comes at a time when political alliances in the Northeast are often scrutinized by the public and media. By dismissing the rumors, the minister aimed to reassure stakeholders and the general public that the governing coalition is stable and focused on its policy agenda.