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Meghalaya UDP sacks three MLAs for attempting to join ruling NPP
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🗓 20 Oct 2026, 03:01 AM
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The United Democratic Party (UDP) in Meghalaya has expelled three of its legislators after they sought to merge with the state’s ruling National People's Party (NPP).
The United Democratic Party (UDP) announced the removal of three of its members of the legislative assembly (MLAs) after they expressed intent to join the ruling National People's Party (NPP) in Meghalaya. The party said the move violated UDP’s disciplinary code and its commitment to remain an independent political force.
According to the UDP statement, the three legislators had approached the NPP leadership seeking a merger, prompting the party’s executive committee to convene an emergency meeting. The committee voted unanimously to expel the MLAs, citing the need to preserve the party’s organisational integrity.
The expulsions come at a time when the NPP is consolidating its position in the state assembly, and the UDP aims to prevent further defections that could weaken its opposition role. No official comment was received from the NPP regarding the incident.
Political analysts note that such intra‑party disciplinary actions are not uncommon in Meghalaya’s fluid coalition politics, and the episode may influence future realignments ahead of the next electoral cycle.
According to the UDP statement, the three legislators had approached the NPP leadership seeking a merger, prompting the party’s executive committee to convene an emergency meeting. The committee voted unanimously to expel the MLAs, citing the need to preserve the party’s organisational integrity.
The expulsions come at a time when the NPP is consolidating its position in the state assembly, and the UDP aims to prevent further defections that could weaken its opposition role. No official comment was received from the NPP regarding the incident.
Political analysts note that such intra‑party disciplinary actions are not uncommon in Meghalaya’s fluid coalition politics, and the episode may influence future realignments ahead of the next electoral cycle.