Meghalaya Speaker Recognises Switch of 8 UDP MLAs to BJP, Cutting UDP to 4

The Meghalaya Assembly Speaker has formally recognised the move of eight United Democratic Party legislators to the Bharatiya Janata Party. The eight MLAs are Lahkmen Rymbui, Pius Marwein, Kyrmen Shylla, Mayralborn Syiem, Matthew Beyondstar Kurbah, Ollan Singh Suin, Balajied Kupar Synrem and Synshar Kupar Roy Lyngdoh Thabah. Following the recognition, the UDP's strength in the state legislature falls to four members. The development reflects a shift in the regional party's legislative base toward the BJP.