Meghalaya MLA Claims Talks On With BJP For Switchover, His Party Denies
A group of United Democratic Party legislators in Meghalaya is reportedly in talks with the BJP regarding a potential political realignment. While the MLA involved claims they are pressing for specific regional demands, party leadership has downplayed the significance of these discussions.
Why it matters
This highlights potential shifts in regional power dynamics and coalition stability in India's Northeast, reflecting the ongoing influence of national parties in state-level politics.
Amidst speculation of as many as eight United Democratic Party legislators planning to merge with the BJP, UDP legislator Ollan Singh Suin on Friday categorically admitted that "anything can happen any time, any day", while acknowledging that the eight-member team within the party is in talks with the BJP.Suin, the legislator from Mawsynram constituency, admitted the legislators are in touch with BJP, and they have made certain demands. "We will see once they agree to our demands. If the Union Government agrees to our demands, what is the problem?" the sitting UDP MLA said. Elaborating further, Suin said, "Earlier, we divided ourselves. Some went to Delhi; we discussed things, so I tell you anything can happen any time, any day.
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