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  • Meghalaya: In a new twist, Conrad Sangma gets support of UDP, PDF

    Meghalaya: In a new twist, Conrad Sangma gets support of UDP, PDF

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    Conrad K Sangma

    Shillong: In a big jolt to the Trinamool Congress and the Congress, which were looking for avenues for an alternate formation to keep Conrad Sangma’s National People’s Party (NPP) out of power in Meghalaya, the United Democratic Party (UDP) — that emerged the second-largest, on Sunday extended its support to the NPP for the next government formation in the northeastern state.

    Metbah Lyndoh, the president of UDP that bagged 11 seats to finish second behind the NPP (26), in a letter to Conrad Sangma mentioned: “Congratulations on your party’s performance, resulting in the resounding victory. In light of the people’s mandate, I on behalf of the parliamentary party of the United Democratic Party, do hereby extend support for government formation.”

    The UDP was also an ally in the previous NPP-led government in Meghalaya.

    Meanwhile, People’s Democratic Front (PDF), which was earlier holding talks with Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Sangma for an alternative formation, also joined the UDP to tender support to the NPP.

    Following the fresh developments, the NPP now has the support of 45 MLAs in the 60-member Assembly in the state.

    The election was held on February 27 while the result was announced on March 2.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Meghalaya polls: NPP ahead in 22 seats, UDP in 7

    Meghalaya polls: NPP ahead in 22 seats, UDP in 7

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    Shillong: The ruling NPP in Meghalaya was leading in 22 seats, while the UDP was ahead in seven, the Election Commission said on Thursday as the counting of votes for the assembly elections was underway.

    The BJP and the Congress were leading in six seats each, while the Trinamool Congress was ahead in five and the Voice of the People Party (VPP) in four seats.

    The Hill State People’s Democratic Party (HSPDP) was ahead in two seats, while two Independent candidates were also leading. People’s Democratic Front was leading in one seat, as per latest trends available for 55 out of 59 constituencies.

    Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma was leading in the South Tura seat with a margin of just 44 votes over his nearest rival Bernard N Marak of the BJP.

    State Congress president Vincent H Pala was trailing behind NPP’s Santa Mary Shylla by 620 votes in the Sutnga Saipung seat.

    Leader of Opposition Mukul Sangma of the TMC was leading from the Songsak seat by 457 votes over NPP’s ND Shira.

    Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Metbah Lyngdoh was trailing behind Batskhem Ryntathiang of the Congress by 54 votes in Mairang constituency.

    Counting of votes began in Meghalaya at 8 am amid tight security. The votes are being counted at 13 centres.

    Meghalaya has 60 seats, but polling in the Sohiong seat was adjourned due to the death of a candidate.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )