Senior Meghalaya BJP leaders are in Delhi, fueling rumors of a power shift following Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma’s meeting with Amit Shah.
Walrik Marak • 8 Sep 2026
Eight UDP legislators await a green light from BJP leadership to defect, a move that could shift power in the Meghalaya coalition this month.
Walrik Marak • 8 Sep 2026
Veteran leader Martle Mukhim claims Meghalaya's regional politics are dying as local parties succumb to national influence and internal betrayal.
NEWire Desk • 7 Sep 2026
West Shillong MLA Paul Lyngdoh says the United Democratic Party faces a potential collapse as legislators pursue direct links with national BJP leaders.
NEWire Desk • 7 Sep 2026
Discontent over development projects in Sohiong has sparked talks of a major political realignment among nine UDP legislators eyeing a shift to the BJP.
Walrik Marak • 7 Sep 2026
Jemino Mawthoh will join the BJP on September 12 after 15 months of political silence to help bridge the gap between Meghalaya and the central government.
NEWire Desk • 6 Sep 2026
Nine UDP MLAs are in talks with the BJP, sparking questions on whether a formal merger is looming or if it serves as leverage against the NPP-led state.
Walrik Marak • 4 Sep 2026
Political friction in Meghalaya sparks rumors of a BJP-led realignment as opposition leader Mukul Sangma flags potential threats to regional stability.
NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026
The Meghalaya BJP remains coy about potential defections of nine UDP MLAs following their reported meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
NEWire Desk • 2 Sep 2026
Opposition leader Mukul Sangma denies TMC MLAs are defecting to the BJP amid rumors of shifts involving United Democratic Party members in Meghalaya.
NEWire Desk • 1 Sep 2026
Reports of nine UDP MLAs joining the BJP have sparked a political standoff, with the UDP denying defections as the BJP central leadership weighs options.
Walrik Marak • 1 Sep 2026
Nine UDP MLAs may jump to the BJP as party leader Metbah Lyngdoh reaches Delhi. The move could reshape Meghalaya politics ahead of 2028 elections.
Walrik Marak • 31 Aug 2026
Nine UDP legislators are reportedly in talks with Amit Shah, sparking fears of a BJP takeover while the TMC denies any plans to join the national party.
NEWire Desk • 30 Aug 2026
Legislator Mayralborn Syiem presses for physical boundary demarcation and service delivery in disputed areas between Meghalaya and Assam.
NEWire Desk • 26 Aug 2026
Former minister Paul Lyngdoh supports clearing Shillong streets of hawkers, citing the need for balance between public access and merchant livelihoods.
Walrik Marak • 24 Aug 2026
Meghalaya's UDP calls an emergency meeting to calm internal dissent, address a rift with the HSPDP, and secure its future before the Shillong by-election.
NEWire Desk • 20 Aug 2026
The UDP plans to reassess its partnership with the HSPDP after the upcoming by-election while pushing for changes to the proposed FCRA amendments.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
Meghalaya's UDP pushes to reform the FCRA Amendment Act, 2026, fearing the new rules will cripple essential social services and minority institutions.
NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026
Titosstarwell Chyne wants the state to enforce the 2020 Agri Marketing Act to stop farmers from dumping unsold crops due to crashing vegetable prices.
NEWire Desk • 24 Jul 2026