#Assembly

Speaker Weighs Disqualification of Eight Defector MLAs

Meghalaya Speaker Thomas A. Sangma is reviewing a merger claim by eight former UDP legislators who joined the BJP, triggering a disqualification battle.

Walrik Marak • 12 Oct 2026

BJP Becomes Second-Largest Party in Meghalaya Assembly After Defections

The BJP now holds 10 seats in Meghalaya after eight UDP MLAs joined, but the party faces a major test to convert this new footprint into actual votes.

Walrik Marak • 5 Oct 2026

UDP Petitions to Disqualify Eight MLAs Who Joined BJP

The UDP has filed a disqualification petition against eight MLAs who defected to the BJP, sparking a high-stakes legal battle in the Meghalaya Assembly.

Walrik Marak • 25 Sep 2026

New Meghalaya Assembly Building Set for Mid-November Opening

Meghalaya Speaker Thomas A. Sangma expects the new Assembly building to open in mid-November, confirming the project budget remains on track.

Walrik Marak • 11 Sep 2026

Naga Legislators Boycott Manipur Assembly Over Leilon Vaiphei Killings

Nine Naga MLAs boycotted the Manipur Assembly, demanding action against Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen over her husband's alleged link to a 2026 civilian massacre.

Ratan Singh • 7 Sep 2026

Manipur Assembly Opens With Tributes to Four Former Legislators

The Manipur Legislative Assembly began its eighth session by honoring four late former members with tributes and a two-minute moment of silence.

Ratan Singh • 2 Sep 2026

Kuki Legislators Break Assembly Boycott in Imphal

Two Kuki MLAs attended the Manipur Assembly, ending a three-year boycott despite pressure from their community apex body to stay away from the session.

Ranjana Devi • 2 Sep 2026

Kuki Inpi Orders Kuki-Zo Legislators to Boycott Manipur Assembly Session

Manipur's Kuki Inpi apex body demands Kuki-Zo MLAs skip the September Assembly session, citing the need for a separate political administration.

Ratan Singh • 1 Sep 2026

Tripura MLA Suspended After Demanding Answers on DGP Suicide Note

Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman was ejected from the Tripura Assembly after protesting the handling of a former police chief's alleged suicide note.

Ayan Debbarma • 31 Aug 2026

Mukul Sangma Targets 2028 Election Mandate Over Government Toppling

Opposition leader Mukul Sangma rejects efforts to unseat the current government, focusing instead on winning a fresh public mandate in the 2028 elections.

NEWire Desk • 29 Aug 2026

Opposition Grills Meghalaya Government Over Food Safety Budget and Staffing

Meghalaya lawmakers clashed over a Rs 2.37 crore supplementary budget request for food safety salaries and laboratory staffing needs.

Walrik Marak • 28 Aug 2026

New Meghalaya Assembly Building Remains Incomplete

Meghalaya's new Assembly building structure is finished, but interior work drags on. The Autumn session will not move to the New Shillong Township site.

Walrik Marak • 28 Aug 2026

Nagaland Assembly prepares for ninth session with new access protocols

Nagaland Legislative Assembly gears up for its September 1 session with official pass distributions and pre-session meetings scheduled for late August.

Naro Jamir • 27 Aug 2026

Tripura Assembly Adjourned Following Heated Clashes Over Nationalism

The Tripura Assembly adjourned after Minister Ratan Lal Nath accused the CPI(M) of being anti-national over a recent event honoring Fidel Castro.

Nihar Jamatia • 27 Aug 2026

Nagaland Assembly sets September 1 deadline for media and car passes

Nagaland officials require media and vehicle credentials by August 28 for the upcoming 14th Legislative Assembly session starting September 1 in Kohima.

Naro Jamir • 25 Aug 2026

Manipur Congress Slams Three-Day Assembly Session

Manipur Congress leaders are demanding an extension for the upcoming legislative session, citing the state's ongoing displacement and economic crisis.

Ranjana Devi • 25 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Assembly Honors Late Leaders and Weighs Traditional Dress Code

Meghalaya lawmakers paid tribute to 22 departed leaders on Monday. CM Conrad Sangma also proposed a weekly traditional-wear day for the Assembly.

NEWire Desk • 25 Aug 2026

Tipra Motha MLA Slams Tripura Assembly for Blocking Public Interest Questions

Tipra Motha MLA Paul Dangshu is demanding answers after the Tripura Assembly blocked his inquiries ahead of the August 27 Monsoon Session.

Nihar Jamatia • 24 Aug 2026

KSU Rally Violence Tops Meghalaya Assembly Session Agenda

Meghalaya lawmakers head into a five-day assembly session Monday, with the Opposition ready to grill the government over recent violent KSU protests.

NEWire Desk • 24 Aug 2026

Mizoram Assembly to Vote on Official State Song

Mizoram lawmakers will meet August 25 to finalize a new state song and review the Mizoram Water Information and Governance Bill during a two-day session.

Chawngthu Fanai • 17 Aug 2026