Congress MLAs in Meghalaya join BJP-backed Meghalaya Democratic Alliance
The Hindu
Meghalaya Chief Minister Sangma welcomed the MLAs into the alliance
More than two months after losing 12 MLAs, the Congress in Meghalaya has joined the National People’s Party-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) Government. The Bharatiya Janata Party is a minor constituent of the alliance.
The five remaining Congress MLAs on February 8 met Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and submitted a letter for formally joining the coalition Government. The Chief Minister welcomed the MLAs into the alliance in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong.
“We wish to support you and the MDA to strengthen the Government’s arms and decision-making, so as to ensure that our joined efforts will take the State forward, in the general interest of its citizens,” read the letter signed by the five MLAs, underlining their decision to join the Government from February 8.
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