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UDP legislators are orchestrating a switch to BJP, amid internal friction and discontent within the United Democratic Party.

Steady: 1 in the last 7 days Updated oct 13

The latest in this situation

  1. Lahkmen Rymbui joined the BJP, shifting allegiance from the United Democratic Party in Meghalaya.
  2. Former legislators joined BJP, amid CM Sangma dismissing rift speculation.
  3. UDP MLAs submitted papers to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
  4. Jemino Mawthoh, who was a legislator for the United Democratic Party, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.
  5. Disgruntled UDP MLAs are allegedly involved in BJP tactics in Meghalaya, similar to situations in Maharashtra and Telangana.

How it started

16 reports, 4 independent, last reported Oct 7. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Well supportedReported by 4 independent outlets

UDP legislators are orchestrating a switch to BJP, amid internal friction and discontent within the United Democratic Party.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
Bharatiya Janata PartyUnited Democratic Party

How it developed

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  1. Lahkmen Rymbui joined the BJP, shifting allegiance from the United Democratic Party in Meghalaya.Sub-event
  2. Former legislators joined BJP, amid CM Sangma dismissing rift speculation.1 source
  3. Rymbui's switch from UDP to BJP and Dhar's commentary on his ministerial status.1 source
  4. UDP MLAs submitted papers to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party.Sub-event
  5. Jemino Mawthoh, who was a legislator for the United Democratic Party, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.Sub-event
  6. Disgruntled UDP MLAs are allegedly involved in BJP tactics in Meghalaya, similar to situations in Maharashtra and Telangana.1 source
  7. Specific election results and MLAs considering switching to BJP are unfolding in Meghalaya.1 source
  8. UDP faces internal crisis as legislators consider switching allegiance to the BJP.1 source

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