Shillong: James P.K. Sangma, the NPP national working president, is keeping quiet about rumors that former Chief Minister Mukul M. Sangma might join his party. He claims he knows nothing about any negotiations. He wants reporters to ask the veteran TMC leader about his future directly.
The Rajya Sabha MP views the gossip as typical political noise. He said, “I would, in fact, have been more surprised if there had been no such discussions at all.” He insists that political shifts and alliance talk are just part of the job.
While the rumor mill churns, the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government is sticking to its work. James credited Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma for keeping the focus on building the state. He says the administration is pushing development further than ever before.
Mukul is currently holding off on any big moves. The TMC leader suffered recent electoral losses and is waiting until next year to map out his plan for the 2028 Assembly elections. Insiders say he wants to weigh his options, which include starting a regional group or jumping to a different party, before deciding his next step.
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