UDP legislators are orchestrating a switch to BJP, amid internal friction and discontent within the United Democratic Party.
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Updated nov 1
The latest in this situation
- UDP legislators defect to BJP, while Paul Lyngdoh joins NPP, forming a new alliance.
- Lahkmen Rymbui joined the BJP, shifting allegiance from the United Democratic Party in Meghalaya.
- Former legislators joined BJP, amid CM Sangma dismissing rift speculation.
- UDP MLAs submitted papers to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
How it started
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What happened
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 aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.UDP legislators defect to BJP, while Paul Lyngdoh joins NPP, forming a new alliance.1 source
- Lahkmen Rymbui joined the BJP, shifting allegiance from the United Democratic Party in Meghalaya.Sub-event
Former legislators joined BJP, amid CM Sangma dismissing rift speculation.1 source
Rymbui's switch from UDP to BJP and Dhar's commentary on his ministerial status.1 source
- UDP MLAs submitted papers to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party.Sub-event
- Jemino Mawthoh, who was a legislator for the United Democratic Party, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.Sub-event
Disgruntled UDP MLAs are allegedly involved in BJP tactics in Meghalaya, similar to situations in Maharashtra and Telangana.1 source
Specific election results and MLAs considering switching to BJP are unfolding in Meghalaya.1 source
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UDP faces internal crisis as legislators consider switching allegiance to the BJP.1 source
Specific MLAs have completed their switch from UDP to BJP.1 source
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The entities involved
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Bharatiya Janata Party
right-wing political party in India
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United Democratic Party
political party in India
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Related events
- UDP legislators are potentially increasing strength in Meghalaya by joining the National People's Party.
- Prestone Tynsong addressed United Democratic Party legislators who are joining the National People's Party.
- The Bharatiya Janata Party is protesting against policies implemented by the Congress government in a state.
- A political confrontation emerged over delimitation and reservation, with accusations against the BJP of manipulating constituencies.
- The Bharatiya Janata Party is dominant in the Lok Sabha and allied with the Telugu Desam Party within the NDA coalition.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- thehindu.com
- theshillongtimes.com
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- northeasttoday.in
- northeasttoday.in
- theshillongtimes.com
- thehindu.com
- theshillongtimes.com
- freepressjournal.in
- theshillongtimes.com