Meghalaya news: At this time, the political movement in Meghalaya has become quite fast. Eight out of twelve ministers have suddenly resigned in this state with BJP coalition government. Ministers who have resigned include NPP, UDP, HSPDP and BJP ministers. Among the ministers resigned, NPP’s Amparin Lyngdoh, Comingon Yambon, Rakkam A. Sangma and Abu Tahir Mandal, UDP’s Paul Lyngdoh and Kirman Shayla, HSPDP’s Shakliyar Warris and AL Hek of BJP. However, Meghalaya currently has a National People’s Party government, which is headed by Chief Minister Konrad Sangma. There are many parties in this government. This government is based on an alliance called Meghalaya Democratic Alliance. The alliance was formed after the 2023 assembly elections. There were a total of 12 ministers in the 60 -member assembly and cannot be more than that. 8 of them have resigned.
This was done with ministers in Meghalaya before the cabinet expansion so that some new faces could be included in the cabinet. The new ministers will be sworn in at Raj Bhavan at 5 pm today. There are many reasons behind the cabinet reshuffle in Meghalaya. According to sources, this reshuffle is being done to help all the allies. So that Meghalaya will maintain the balance of everyone in the Democratic Alliance and all the sections can get its representation. NPP MLAs Vailadamiki Shayla, Sosthenese Sohatun, Braining A. Sangma and Timothy de Sir will join the cabinet. Apart from this, UDP chief Meetbah Lyngdoh and former Minister Lakhamen Rimbui are also expected to be sworn in. HSPDP MLA Methodius Dakhar will replace Shakliyar Varge in the cabinet, while BJP’s Sunbor Shullai will replace AL Heck in the cabinet.
What is the reason for a change in the cabinet
There are many important reasons behind the cabinet reconstruction in Meghalaya. According to political sources, this resub is being done keeping in mind the regional balance, satisfying allies and the upcoming elections. One reason is that all parts and communities can get representation. It becomes even more important in a diverse state like Meghalaya. Also, by including new faces, there is an attempt to give a message of trust and energy in the public in the public.