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8 MLAs Join BJP As Meghalaya Faces Regional Politics Crisis

Rahul VermaSource: hindustantimes.com
Updated 2d ago
8 MLAs Join BJP As Meghalaya Faces Regional Politics Crisis
8 MLAs Join BJP As Meghalaya Faces Regional Politics CrisisSource: hindustantimes.com
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The United Democratic Party's collapse in Meghalaya has exposed a paradox in regional politics, where regional demands remain central yet parties struggling to represent them are being sidelined. The party's eight MLAs joined the BJP, citing better access to government and the Centre, while the UDP faces an existential crisis, with its future uncertain ahead of the 2028 assembly elections.

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