Meghalaya: TMC leader Mukul Sangma set to become new LoP

Guwahati: Meghalaya Trinamool Congress leader and former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma is poised to take over as the new Leader of the Opposition in the state legislative assembly.

This move comes after Ronnie V Lyngdoh, the previous Leader of the Opposition, resigned following a drastic reduction in Congress's representation in the House.

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With the required numerical strength of six MLAs, Sangma's claim to the post has been bolstered by the support of five Trinamool Congress MLAs and Lyngdoh, who is likely to be appointed as the Opposition Chief Whip.

The Speaker, Thomas Sangma, has acknowledged their numerical superiority, paving the way for Sangma's official appointment, expected within a day or two.

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This will mark Sangma's second stint as Leader of the Opposition, having previously held the position from November 2021 to 2023.

Lyngdoh has expressed his support for Sangma, citing the need for an opposition leader to engage with various state bodies, such as the State Security Commission.