SHILLONG, May 8: The United Democratic Party (UDP) has claimed that as many as seven sitting MLAs will join the party ahead of the 2023 Assembly polls.
UDP general secretary, Jemino Mawthoh on Sunday revealed that discussions with the seven MLAs had reached an advanced stage while some more have sent “feelers” to the party.
He also claimed that some former legislators will join the party in the coming weeks and months.
He refused to divulge any name.
“It will not be proper for me to divulge the names now. Everyone will come to know once these MLAs join the party. Let suspense prevail for now,” Mawthoh said, while adding, “We are looking to take advantage of this positive momentum in favour of the party across the state.”
The UDP general secretary exuded confidence that the party will be a major player after the 2023 elections.
“I am not saying we are going to get absolute majority. But I am confident that we will definitely have more MLAs in 2023 as compared to 2018,” he said.
It may be reminded that suspended Congress MLA from Mawlai, Process T Sawkmie has already announced his decision to join the UDP.
There are reports that another suspended Congress MLA – Mayralborn Syiem – is also likely to join the UDP.
