In the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, the National People’s Party (NPP) has been accused of attempting to persuade members of the United Democratic Party (UDP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to switch allegiance. The allegations were raised by UDP legislators and BJP leaders, prompting NPP state president and Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong to address the matter publicly.
Tynsong rejected the claims, stating that the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) has not engaged in any inducement of legislators from other parties. He emphasized that the alliance operates on mutual respect and that neither the chief minister nor any senior NPP officials have been involved in attempts to lure members from rival parties.
He further noted that the current government comprises 30 to 31 members out of the 33 seats in the assembly, indicating that the composition remains stable and that no defections have occurred. Tynsong highlighted that the numbers reflect a functioning coalition rather than a fragmented one.
Tynsong warned that any effort to undermine the alliance would be viewed as a breach of party discipline. He reaffirmed the MDA’s commitment to completing its full term, which is set to run until the 2028 elections, and asserted that the coalition will continue to govern without disruption.
