Shillong: The United Democratic Party is scrambling to kill rumors of mass defections. Whispers of MLAs jumping ship to the National People’s Party have rattled the ranks. UDP general secretary Titosstarwell Chyne shut down the talk on Wednesday, insisting the party holds all its seats.
Chyne labeled the exit chatter as baseless. He maintains the party is focused on the long road to 2028. “As of today, all our MLAs are intact,” Chyne said. He expects party members to respect the mandate handed down by voters.
Internal friction still persists. Senior leader Paul Lyngdoh previously pointed to high-profile departures during Metbah Lyngdoh’s run as president. Chyne dismissed fears of a leadership collapse. He claims the party runs on collective consensus instead of a top-down culture.
Disagreements are common in politics. Chyne compared these frictions to petty family fights. He believes open discussion settles every internal dispute. Meanwhile, the party is already hardening its election machinery. They recently named their first candidate to signal clear intent.
Observers know how Meghalaya politics works. Coalitions define the state. No single party grabs a clear majority, leaving the door wide open for backroom deals. The UDP is betting that a firm public stance will scare off poachers and keep their base steady.
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