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Three UDP MLAs Join NPP, Boosting Sangma's Power in Meghalaya
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 09:46 PM
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Three MLAs from the United Democratic Party (UDP) have joined the National People's Party (NPP) led by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, increasing the NPP's strength in the Meghalaya Assembly.
In a significant political development in Meghalaya, three MLAs from the United Democratic Party (UDP) have switched allegiance to the ruling National People's Party (NPP) led by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. This move strengthens the NPP's position in the state assembly, bringing its total strength to 36 MLAs. The UDP, a regional party, has seen a recent decline in its influence, while the NPP has emerged as the dominant force in Meghalaya's political landscape.