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SHILLONG: Following Congress’ complete exit from the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly—marked by the defection of its last four legislators to the ruling National People’s Party—the United Democratic Party (UDP) has projected unwavering confidence in its stability. With 12 legislators in the Assembly, UDP leaders have brushed aside speculation of internal dissent or poaching threats from rival parties.
UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh asserted that the party remains united both in the Assembly and in the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council. “Yes, 100 percent. Poaching of leaders—let them decide; they have been elected by the people and they must take decisions in a mature way,” Lyngdoh said, adding that he harbored “no fear” of defections. On the issue of internal rifts, Lyngdoh was categorical in his denial, reaffirming the party’s focus on governance and public welfare.
Echoing this stance, UDP General Secretary Titosstarwell Chyne expressed full faith in the party’s elected representatives. “They are very trustworthy, and we do not doubt that our MLAs will switch to other parties,” he said. Chyne also dismissed suggestions that the growing influence of the Voice of the People Party posed any threat to UDP’s electoral prospects, underscoring the party’s confidence ahead of future political contests.
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