BJP will make NPP go the AGP way: Congress in Meghalaya
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP will make NPP go the AGP way: Congress in Meghalaya

The Hindu  

The BJP will weaken and eventually devour the National People’s Party, the Congress said in poll-bound Meghalaya. “The BJP will weaken and eventually swallow the NPP,” Bobbeeta Sharma, Congress media coordinator, told journalists in Shillong. Fellow party coordinator, Matthew Anthony said the BJP does not respect regionalism and the regional parties in Meghalaya’s coalition government aligned with the saffron party out of fear and not love. NPP wades into TMC State NPP president and Rajya Sabha member, W.R. Kharlukhi said TMC has been using a “dowry technique” to woo the voters in Meghalaya.

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Cong seeks to capitalise on Kerala BJP infighting; woos disgruntled leaders
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cong seeks to capitalise on Kerala BJP infighting; woos disgruntled leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Palakkad: Amidst the rift in Kerala BJP over the party's loss in the Palakkad Assembly by-poll, the Congress on Tuesday tried to cash in on the opportunity by inviting dissident leaders of the saffron party to its fold. However, they said they didn't hold any talks with any of the BJP councillors in this regard, and the matter would be …

Explained: Will Biren Singh-led BJP govt in Manipur collapse as NPP withdraws support?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Explained: Will Biren Singh-led BJP govt in Manipur collapse as NPP withdraws support?

Live Mint  

In a significant political development, the National People’s Party, led by Conrad Sangma, has announced its decision to withdraw support from the BJP-led government in Manipur over deteriorating law and order situation. The NPP holds seven seats in the 60-member legislative assembly, but the move is unlikely to destabilize the government, as the BJP maintains a clear majority with 32 …

BJP ally NPP withdraws support from Biren Singh government in Manipur amid unrest
1 month, 4 weeks ago

BJP ally NPP withdraws support from Biren Singh government in Manipur amid unrest

India TV News  

Manipur violence: Conrad Sangma’s National People's Party, an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party, withdrew support from the Biren Singh government in Manipur amid a fresh round of violence in the northeastern state. Amit Shah reviews the security situation in Manipur In another development, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reviewed the security situation in Manipur and directed top …

Haryana polls: Another blow to BJP as Panchkula councillor defects to Congress
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana polls: Another blow to BJP as Panchkula councillor defects to Congress

Hindustan Times  

In another setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the October 5 Haryana assembly elections, party’s councillor from Ward Number 19 Paramjeet Kaur on Saturday defected to the Congress, bringing the saffron fold’s strength in the Panchkula municipal corporation below that of the Congress. Welcoming Paramjeet in the party fold, Congress candidate from Panchkula Chander Mohan, said, “The Congress …

Three of four Congress MLAs’ in Meghalaya join ruling NPP
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Three of four Congress MLAs’ in Meghalaya join ruling NPP

New Indian Express  

Sangma said, “Their joining is a boost for the NPP. It reinforced our commitment to serving the people and taking the state forward.” The Congress had won five seats in last year’s Assembly elections. Its strength later reduced to four after Gambegre legislator Saleng Sangma won the Lok Sabha polls from the Tura seat, defeating the NPP’s Agatha Sangma. State …

NCP MLAs extend support to Pema Khandu government in Arunachal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NCP MLAs extend support to Pema Khandu government in Arunachal

The Hindu  

Three NCP MLAs in Arunachal Pradesh extended their unconditional support to the BJP government in the State led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The MLAs — Nikh Kamini, Likha Soni and Toko Tatung — handed over their letter of support during a meeting with Mr. Khandu in his office here. In a post on X, “I extend my heartfelt gratitude …

BJP And Congress Conspired To Weaken BSP In UP Alleges Mayawati In MP
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP And Congress Conspired To Weaken BSP In UP Alleges Mayawati In MP

Deccan Chronicle  

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Sunday accused BJP and Congress of conspiring to weaken her party in Uttar Pradesh by ‘engineering’ the exodus of ‘selfish’ leaders from the party. Addressing an election rally in Morena under Gwalior-Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh, Ms. Mayawati said that BSP had ruled Uttar Pradesh four times earlier. BJP and Congress had later conspired …

BJP’s decision to campaign for NPP in Meghalaya hits state unit hard
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP’s decision to campaign for NPP in Meghalaya hits state unit hard

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s decision to support the ruling National People’s Party in Meghalaya by not fielding its candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha election from both Shillong and Tura parliamentary seats has dampened the spirit of the party’s workers and supporters. “As per the instructions of the Hon’ble National President of@BJP4India, Shri @JPNaddaji, I am pleased to inform that …

Opinion: Strong alliance on paper but fissures in NDA leave many aspirants unhappy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Strong alliance on paper but fissures in NDA leave many aspirants unhappy

India Today  

M Sugunamma of the Telugu Desam won the Tirupati assembly seat in a by-election in 2015, cornering 85 percent of the vote. The Tirupati Lok Sabha seat has been allotted to the BJP, and it has given the ticket to another turncoat - YCP MLA from Gudur, Varaprasad Rao. This left the likes of GVL Narasimha Rao, who was eyeing …

Conrad Sangma welcomes BJP's decision to support NPP candidates in Meghalaya
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Conrad Sangma welcomes BJP's decision to support NPP candidates in Meghalaya

The Hindu  

Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People's Party president Conrad K. Sangma on March 25 welcomed the BJP's decision to support NPP candidates for the two Lok Sabha seats in the State and claimed that the NDA partners are coming together in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Manipur for the parliamentary polls. The BJP had two days ago announced that the party …

NPP Releases List 29 Candidates Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2024 Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma
9 months, 3 weeks ago

NPP Releases List 29 Candidates Arunachal Pradesh Assembly Elections 2024 Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Nationalist People's Party on Saturday announced its first list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Arunachal Pradesh assembly elections, set to take place on April 19. The decision by the Nationalist People's Party, under the leadership of Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, to refrain from fielding candidates for the two Lok Sabha seats in the northeastern state …

BJP to back regional partners in three northeastern States
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP to back regional partners in three northeastern States

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday announced that it will support its regional allies in four Lok Sabha constituencies across three States in the northeast. “The BJP will extend support to the Lok Sabha candidates of the National People’s Party in Meghalaya, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party in Nagaland, and the Naga People’s Front in Manipur,” Sambit Patra, the BJP’s …

NPP will not contest LS polls in Arunachal, to back NDA
9 months, 4 weeks ago

NPP will not contest LS polls in Arunachal, to back NDA

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The National People’s Party, headed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, has decided not to contest the Lok Sabha elections in Arunachal Pradesh. “The NPP has decided not to contest the two Lok Sabha seats in Arunachal since we are a partner in the NDA. NPP to contest Assembly Mr. Sangma, however, did not specify the party’s strategy …

4 MLAs from Congress, NPP join the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh
10 months, 3 weeks ago

4 MLAs from Congress, NPP join the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Ahead of the simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, two MLAs each from Congress and the National People’s Party joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday. Headed by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, the NPP is an ally of the BJP in Arunachal Pradesh. The event was attended by Assam’s Irrigation Minister and the …

Will the TDP-JSP alliance work out
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Will the TDP-JSP alliance work out

The Hindu  

In September last year, Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan announced that his party would tie-up with N. Chandrababu Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party, to oust Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy from the seat of power in the State. Mr. Pawan also stated that the alliance was important not only to defeat the YSR Congress party but also to see that the …

Smaller parties key to success of BJP’s ‘Mission 45’ in Maharashtra
1 year, 5 months ago

Smaller parties key to success of BJP’s ‘Mission 45’ in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party might be in the driver’s seat in Maharashtra with the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party faction joining the ruling dispensation, but its ties with smaller parties will determine the success of ‘Mission 45’: the BJP’s aim of winning 45 out of the State’s 48 Lok Sabha seats in next year’s general election. Should they go solo, …

Congress holds strategy meet to corner BJP in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh
1 year, 6 months ago

Congress holds strategy meet to corner BJP in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh

India Today  

With less than six months left for the Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the Opposition Congress on Monday held a strategy meeting here where it drew up a plan to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party government and make corruption a key election plank. Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Kamal Nath and party in-charge of Madhya …

BJP’s washing machine has been switched on in Maharashtra, says Congress as ally NCP undergoes a split
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP’s washing machine has been switched on in Maharashtra, says Congress as ally NCP undergoes a split

The Hindu  

Alleging that a number of Nationalist Congress Party leaders who joined the BJP on Sunday are facing “serious corruption charges”, the Congress took a dig at BJP by stating that its “washing machine” is in operation. Maharashtra Congress Twitter handle tweeted an old video of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis saying NCP’s Ajit Pawar, now also a Deputy Chief Minister …

Congress helps BJP ally topple Meghalaya tribal council
1 year, 6 months ago

Congress helps BJP ally topple Meghalaya tribal council

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI Congress has helped the National People’s Party, an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party, topple a Meghalaya tribal council headed led by the United Democratic Party. On June 20, the NPP’s member of district council, Pyniaid Sing Syiem was elected as the new chief executive member of the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council unopposed. His elevation came less than …

Can Karnataka pave the way for a united opposition against the BJP in the Lok Sabha election?
1 year, 7 months ago

Can Karnataka pave the way for a united opposition against the BJP in the Lok Sabha election?

The Hindu  

Published : May 31, 2023 17:23 IST - 8 MINS READ The recent victory of the Congress in Karnataka has sparked discussions about its wider implications for the party and the broader opposition as the Lok Sabha election approaches. Congress must work with regional parties D. Raja, CPI general secretary, stressed the urgent necessity for opposition parties to unite and …

Meghalaya party merges with Conrad Sangma’s NPP
1 year, 8 months ago

Meghalaya party merges with Conrad Sangma’s NPP

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The merger of a regional political party has increased the number of MLAs of the National People’s Party in Meghalaya to 28. Led by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, the NPP won 26 seats— up from 19 in 2018— in the February 27 Assembly elections while the six-year-old People’s Democratic Front won two. Mr. Sangma, the national president of …

Informal talk over tea triggers speculation over TMC’s future in Meghalaya
1 year, 8 months ago

Informal talk over tea triggers speculation over TMC’s future in Meghalaya

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI A Minister in the Conrad K. Sangma government has triggered speculations over the MLAs of Trinamool Congress merging with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Meghalaya. Animal Welfare and Veterinary Minister, Alexander Laloo Hek, confirmed his meeting with the TMC’s State unit president, Charles Pyngrope and former Chief Minister Mukul M. Sangma, following reports that the TMC legislators were planning …

Talks are on for merger with NPP in Meghalaya: PDF leader
1 year, 9 months ago

Talks are on for merger with NPP in Meghalaya: PDF leader

The Hindu  

Talks are going on to merge the People's Democratic Front, an ally of the ruling coalition in Meghalaya, with the NPP ahead of the May 10 poll to Sohiong Assembly seat where the election was adjourned in February, a PDF leader said on April 13. If the proposed merger takes place, the strength of the National People's Party led by …

Conrad Sangma | Striking a balance
1 year, 9 months ago

Conrad Sangma | Striking a balance

The Hindu  

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Purno Agitok Sangma was arguably the first leader from the eight-State northeast with a pan-India appeal. Successful electoral moves and expansion of the party’s footprint in the region helped Mr. Conrad emerge from the shadows of his father. Expanding base The NPP won only two seats in the 2013 Meghalaya election, contested under Purno Sangma’s leadership. …

Decoding the Assembly poll results of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya | In Focus podcast
1 year, 10 months ago

Decoding the Assembly poll results of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

2023 is a busy year for state elections, with a total of nine state elections scheduled to take place. The BJP was voted back in Tripura, although with a reduced vote share, while in Nagaland, the alliance of the National Democratic Progressive Party and the BJP are back in power. In Meghalaya, interestingly, in its election campaign, the BJP had …

Meghalaya swearing in: Conrad Sangma’s cabinet to have 12 members. Full list
1 year, 10 months ago

Meghalaya swearing in: Conrad Sangma’s cabinet to have 12 members. Full list

Hindustan Times  

Days after the Meghalaya election where the National People’s Party became the single-largest party winning 26 seats, newly elected MLAs took oath at a special session of the state assembly on Monday. Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan receives the letter of support from National People's Party leader Conrad Sangma to form the government in Meghalaya on Monday, Meanwhile, two major regional …

Meghalaya: PM Modi to Attend Swearing-in Ceremony of Conrad Sangma, His Cabinet Colleagues on Tuesday
1 year, 10 months ago

Meghalaya: PM Modi to Attend Swearing-in Ceremony of Conrad Sangma, His Cabinet Colleagues on Tuesday

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and his cabinet colleagues on Tuesday, officials said. After registering a thumping win in Meghalaya assembly elections 2023, Conrad K Sangma-led and BJP-backed NPP alliance gathered more support on Sunday as two more parties — the United Democratic Party and the People’s Democratic Front — …

PM Modi to attend Meghalaya Assembly swearing in on Tuesday; UDP allotted two Cabinet berths
1 year, 10 months ago

PM Modi to attend Meghalaya Assembly swearing in on Tuesday; UDP allotted two Cabinet berths

The Hindu  

The United Democratic Party, a constant in every alliance government in Meghalaya since 2010 except for a five-year phase from 2013, has been allotted two berths in the Cabinet of the new five-party government to be headed by the National People’s Party. After the newly-elected MLAs took the oath of office on Monday, Chief Minister-designate Conrad K. Sangma said his …

Congress attacks BJP over support to Conrad Sangma-led NPP in Meghalaya
1 year, 10 months ago

Congress attacks BJP over support to Conrad Sangma-led NPP in Meghalaya

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Monday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party for rushing to support a government led by National People’s Party chief Conrad Sangma in Meghalaya, saying the BJP considered the NPP-led government as the “most corrupt” in the run-up to the election but was joining hands with him “in a fit of amnesia”. Meghalaya governor Phagu Chauhan …

Congress slams BJP for tying up with NPP after calling it ‘most corrupt’
1 year, 10 months ago

Congress slams BJP for tying up with NPP after calling it ‘most corrupt’

The Hindu  

A day before the National People’s Party -Bharatiya Janata Party government takes oath in Meghalaya, the Congress on Monday recalled how Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah had called the Conrad Sangma-led government as the most corrupt government in the country. Taking a dig at the ruling party’s ‘fit of amensia’, Congress communication chief Jairam Ramesh said …

BJP washing machine now running full speed: Cong dig at BJP support to Conrad Sangma
1 year, 10 months ago

BJP washing machine now running full speed: Cong dig at BJP support to Conrad Sangma

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Congress on Monday took a swipe at the BJP for supporting a government-led by NPP chief Conrad Sangma in Meghalaya, saying that a few days back his dispensation was considered the "most corrupt" by the top BJP leadership and now "in a fit of amnesia", the party is joining hands with him. The opposition party also alleged …

Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Elected Legislators in Meghalaya Gets Underway
1 year, 10 months ago

Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Elected Legislators in Meghalaya Gets Underway

News 18  

The swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected legislators in Meghalaya got underway on Monday morning, with pro-tem speaker Timothy D Shira administering the oath of office and secrecy to the MLAs. All the 59 legislators would take oath as MLAs of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. Two Hill State People’s Democratic Party MLAs, who have won the elections, have also pledged …

Meghalaya: UDP, PDF Extend Support to Conrad Sangma Days Before His Swearing-in as CM
1 year, 10 months ago

Meghalaya: UDP, PDF Extend Support to Conrad Sangma Days Before His Swearing-in as CM

News 18  

Ahead of a new government formation in Meghalaya, regional parties led by the United Democratic party extended their support to National People’s Party President Conrad K Sangma, just 36 hours before he will be sworn as the 13th Chief Minister of Meghalaya. The strong support from homegrown political parties will further strengthen us to serve Meghalaya and its people.” Thank …

More support arrives for Conrad Sangma’s NPP to form government in Meghalaya
1 year, 10 months ago

More support arrives for Conrad Sangma’s NPP to form government in Meghalaya

The Hindu  

The drama over the formation of government in Meghalaya ended on March 5, 2023, evening after two regional parties with 13 seats between them extended support to the National People’s Party. These parties met in State capital Shillong soon after NPP chief Conrad K. Sangma led a 29-member team of newly-elected members to meet Governor Phagu Chauhan and stake claim …

Constituency units back Meghalaya MLAs’ siding with NPP
1 year, 10 months ago

Constituency units back Meghalaya MLAs’ siding with NPP

The Hindu  

The Hill State People’s Democratic Party appeared to have softened its stand after asking its two newly-elected MLAs – Methodius Dkhar and Shakliar Warjri – to withdraw their support to the National People’s Party for forming the new government in Meghalaya. The new MLAs will be taking the oath of office on March 6 and Chief Minister and the council …

Meghalaya: Former CM Mukul Sangma Gets Life Threats on Social Media; Writes to Chief Secretary Seeking Action
1 year, 10 months ago

Meghalaya: Former CM Mukul Sangma Gets Life Threats on Social Media; Writes to Chief Secretary Seeking Action

News 18  

The All India Trinamool Congress Leader and former Chief Minister, Mukul Sangma has written to Meghalaya chief secretary DP Wahlang alleging threats to his life after some supporters of the National People’s Party threatened on social media to burn down his house. In a message to the Chief Secretary, the Trinamool MLA from Songsak said, “Deliberate incitement to spread hatred …

Leave NPP camp, Meghalaya NGOs tell regional party MLAs
1 year, 10 months ago

Leave NPP camp, Meghalaya NGOs tell regional party MLAs

The Hindu  

Members of at least three tribe-based organisations in Meghalaya have asked two newly-elected MLAs of the regional Hill State People’s Democratic Party to leave the National People’s Party camp headed by Conrad K. Sangma. They mounted pressure on the two MLAs — Methodius Dkhar and Shakliar Warjri — by staging a protest in Meghalaya’s capital Shillong and burning their effigies …

Meghalaya Assembly election 2023 | Hung Assembly leaves Conrad Sangma-led NPP in pole position to form government
1 year, 10 months ago

Meghalaya Assembly election 2023 | Hung Assembly leaves Conrad Sangma-led NPP in pole position to form government

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 04, 2023 20:30 IST The electoral mandate in Meghalaya has thrown up a hung House and in the process put the Conrad K. Sangma-led National People’s Party in the best position to form a coalition government for the second consecutive term. The result for the 59 seats are as follows: NPP 26, BJP 2, UDP 11, Congress …

Meghalaya | HSPDP MLA's office set on fire for supporting NPP-BJP alliance
1 year, 10 months ago

Meghalaya | HSPDP MLA's office set on fire for supporting NPP-BJP alliance

The Hindu  

HSPDP MLA Methodius Dkhar's office in Shillong was set on fire allegedly by members of his own party as he supported the NPP-BJP coalition, senior NPP leader Prestone Tynsong said on Saturday. Mr. Dkhar along with party MLA Shakliar Warjri on Friday pledged support to the NPP-BJP alliance, which staked claim to form the next government in the state under …

Meghalaya Elections: What’s the Problem in Having a CM from Khasi Hills, Asks Mukul Sangma
1 year, 10 months ago

Meghalaya Elections: What’s the Problem in Having a CM from Khasi Hills, Asks Mukul Sangma

News 18  

With all eyes on government formation in Meghalaya following Assembly elections results on March 2, Trinamool Congress legislature party leader and former chief minister Mukul Sangma has said that with support from the TMC and Congress, the regional United Democratic Party will lead the new alliance in the state. Though National People’s Party chief Conrad Sangma has staked claim to …

Tea costs Meghalaya parties shot at alternative govt.
1 year, 10 months ago

Tea costs Meghalaya parties shot at alternative govt.

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The cup that cheers dashed the hopes of six political parties, including the Congress and the Trinamool Congress, of forming an alternative government in Meghalaya. Soon after National People’s Party chief Conrad K. Sangma staked claim to form the government with 29 newly-elected members on Friday, the leaders of six other parties met at the residence of the State’s …

Northeast Government Formation Updates: NPP Chief Stakes Claim to Form Govt in Meghalaya; Ally BJP Says 34 MLAs Backing Him
1 year, 10 months ago

Northeast Government Formation Updates: NPP Chief Stakes Claim to Form Govt in Meghalaya; Ally BJP Says 34 MLAs Backing Him

News 18  

National People’s Party president Conrad K Sangma on Friday called on Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan and staked claim to form the government in the northeastern state. Meanwhile, NPP chief and Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma on Friday met Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan and staked claim to form the government in the northeastern state. Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma on Friday told …

New Meghalaya govt to focus on farming, tourism, infra, health, youth: Sangma
1 year, 10 months ago

New Meghalaya govt to focus on farming, tourism, infra, health, youth: Sangma

The Hindu  

The new Meghalaya government will lay focus on sectors like farming, tourism, infrastructure, health and youth, outgoing Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma said on Friday. In an interview to PTI shortly after staking claim to form government led by the National People's Party, its supremo Mr. Sangma said he wants to “do things differently". In the outgoing NPP-led government, the …

NPP overcomes hiccup to form government in Meghalaya
1 year, 10 months ago

NPP overcomes hiccup to form government in Meghalaya

The Hindu  

The National People’s Party on Friday overcame a hiccup in forming the next government in Meghalaya. In Nagaland, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party’s Neiphiu Rio will lead the coalition government whch includes the BJP, while the BJP’s Manik Saha staked his claim to form the government in Tripura. “With two each from the BJP and HSPDP and two independents, we …

OPINION | North-East results: Cheers for BJP, Lessons for Congress
1 year, 10 months ago

OPINION | North-East results: Cheers for BJP, Lessons for Congress

India TV News  

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday scored a comfortable majority in the Tripura assembly elections, while in Nagaland, the NDPP-BJP combine swept the polls. The Prime Minister said, contrary to the assumptions of many people that minorities avoided supporting the BJP, Thursday’s poll results have made it clear that the Christians in Meghalaya and Nagaland have supported his party. …

BJP and allies retain power in Tripura, Nagaland; hung verdict in Meghalaya
1 year, 10 months ago

BJP and allies retain power in Tripura, Nagaland; hung verdict in Meghalaya

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies retained power in Tripura and Nagaland, while in Meghalaya, the National People’s Party emerged as the single largest party. The BJP and its regional ally, the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura, won 33 seats — 11 fewer than in 2018 but two more than the majority mark. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha attributed …

Meghalaya Election Results 2023: Counting Over, NPP Falls Short Of Majority; Sarma Claims Conrad Sangma Sought BJP's Support
1 year, 10 months ago

Meghalaya Election Results 2023: Counting Over, NPP Falls Short Of Majority; Sarma Claims Conrad Sangma Sought BJP's Support

News 18  

National People’s Party emerged as the single-largest party winning 26 seats in the 60-member state assembly. Meanwhile, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday claimed Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma has sought Union Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah’s blessing in forming the new government in the state as his party fell short of majority figure. Sri @SangmaConrad, Chief …

NPP to head second successive coalition in Meghalaya
1 year, 10 months ago

NPP to head second successive coalition in Meghalaya

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The National People’s Party is set to head a coalition government for the second successive term in Meghalaya. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Mr. Sangma had called up Home Minister Amit Shah and sought the BJP’s support. Nadda, our national president, has advised the Meghalaya BJP unit to support the NPP in forming the government,” Mr. Sarma …

Meghalaya Elections: CM Sangma’s Majority Dream Dashed; NPP’s Defeat Margin in 3 Seats Less than 100
1 year, 10 months ago

Meghalaya Elections: CM Sangma’s Majority Dream Dashed; NPP’s Defeat Margin in 3 Seats Less than 100

News 18  

As predicted by exit polls, Meghalaya delivered a hung verdict as the counting of votes polled on February 27 took place on Thursday. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma’s National People’s Party emerged as the single-largest party winning 26 seats but fell short of the majority figure of 31 in the 60-member assembly. Congress and Trinamool Congress got 5 seats each while …

Meghalaya Polls: Conrad Retains South Tura, Mukul Wins 1, Loses 1; A Look at Big Winners & Losers
1 year, 10 months ago

Meghalaya Polls: Conrad Retains South Tura, Mukul Wins 1, Loses 1; A Look at Big Winners & Losers

News 18  

The results of 59 seats which went to polls in Meghalaya last month have been announced as the counting of votes took place on Thursday. Meghalaya BJP Prez Ernest Mawrie Loses Meghalaya BJP president Ernest Mawrie lost the West Shillong seat to United Democratic Party candidate Paul Lyngdoh. UDP Chief Metbah Lyngdoh Wins Mairang Seat UDP chief Metbah Lyngdoh retained …

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