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Meghalaya: NPP denies speculations of replacing Rajya Sabha MP

05:40 PM Aug 22, 2024 IST | Mohsin Khaiyam
UpdateAt: 05:40 PM Aug 22, 2024 IST
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Guwahati: The National People's Party (NPP) in Meghalaya denied all speculations about it replacing Rajya Sabha member WR Kharlukhi with Agatha Sangma.

The party stated that there are no such plans at present.

NPP state president Prestone Tynsong emphasized that if Kharlukhi intends to resign, it should be done through proper channels.

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Tynsong reaffirmed the party's commitment to the MDA 2.0 coalition completing its term, despite having an absolute majority.

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He also clarified that any cabinet reshuffle decisions rest with Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma.

Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar also denied allegations of the NPP trying to eliminate the Congress from Meghalaya, stating that the three Congress MLAs who joined the NPP did so voluntarily for the development of their constituencies.

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