Holding discussions on new Meghalaya government sans NPP, BJP: Mukul Sangma

 SHILLONG: Though National People's Party (NPP) chief Conrad Sangma has staked claim to power in Meghalaya with the BJP's support, Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Sangma on Friday asserted that the next government might be formed without the NPP-BJP combine. Talking to IANS, Mukul Sangma said: "We are in talks with every political party except the NPP and the BJP. All have expressed their desire to come along for the better interest of the state."

As per the Trinamool leader, discussions are underway with Congress and other regional parties in the state like the United Democratic Party, the Hill State People's Democratic Party, and other smaller parties.

If all political parties, including two independents, barring the NPP and BJP, come together, they can cross the magic number in the 60-member house.

"The mandate was not decisive. It was a fractured one. Therefore, we are holding discussions," Mukul Sangma said.

Asked about the possible Chief Minister, he replied: "Right now, we are only concerned about the interests of the state. Meghalaya has witnessed large-scale corruption during the tenure of the previous government, and people do not want to see a repetition of the same in the coming years. So, Chief Minister, and the rest of the things can be decided later." (IANS)

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