Shillong, Feb 8: In a major political development, the five remaining Congress MLAs in Meghalaya have decided to join the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA)led by the NPP.
This was informed by CLP leader Ampareen Lyngdoh after the MLAs’ meeting with the Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma today.
Earlier, the CLP had decided to extend their support to the government in dealing with issues concerning the state.
The five MLAs include– Ampareen Lyngdoh, Kimfa Marbaniang, Mayralborn Syiem, PT Sawkmie and Mohendro Rapsang.
Interestingly, the development came following the decision of Congress MDC and Ampareen’s husband, Fantin Lakadong to join the NPP.
Earlier, 12 Congress MLA in the hill state led by the former chief minister Dr Mukul Sangma had left the party to join All India Trinamool Congress (AITC).
The Congress under the leadership of Dr Mukul Sangma had won 17 seats in 2018 Assembly election in the 40-member state Assembly and lost power to the NPP-led MDA coalition. Initially, Congress was the only Opposition block in Meghalaya Assembly.