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Meghalaya Speaker Delays Decision on 8 UDP MLAs' Merger with BJP
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 06:01 AM
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The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly speaker has not yet ruled on the proposed merger of eight UDP legislators with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Shillong, Meghalaya – The speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly has postponed a ruling on a request by eight members of the United Democratic Party (UDP) to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The move comes after the UDP legislators expressed intent to switch allegiance, a step that would alter the composition of the state’s opposition.
According to sources familiar with the proceedings, the speaker has cited procedural requirements and the need for a thorough verification of the MLAs' resignations before any formal merger can be recorded. No official timeline has been provided for when a decision will be taken.
Political analysts note that the pending decision could influence coalition dynamics in Meghalaya, where the BJP is seeking to expand its foothold. Until the speaker announces a verdict, the eight UDP MLAs remain in a state of uncertainty, continuing to serve under their original party banner.
According to sources familiar with the proceedings, the speaker has cited procedural requirements and the need for a thorough verification of the MLAs' resignations before any formal merger can be recorded. No official timeline has been provided for when a decision will be taken.
Political analysts note that the pending decision could influence coalition dynamics in Meghalaya, where the BJP is seeking to expand its foothold. Until the speaker announces a verdict, the eight UDP MLAs remain in a state of uncertainty, continuing to serve under their original party banner.