National People's Party (NPP) chief Conrad Sangma is likely to take oath as the chief minister of Meghalaya for the second time on March 7.
PM Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are likely to attend the oath-taking ceremony, according to reports. Earlier today, Sangma met Meghalaya Governor Phagu Chauhan at Raj Bhawan in Shillong and submitted his resignation letter as Chief Minister and stake claim to form the government. A total of 29 newly elected MLAs were present at Raj Bhawan. Out of them, 26 MLAs are from NPP, two MLAs from BJP and one Independent MLA. As per the NPP sources, ‘BJP, one Independent MLA and another political party have supported NPP to form the new government in Meghalaya.’ NPP Chief Conrad Sangma said that they have a sufficient number. ‘The BJP has already extended its support. Some others have also given their support’, he added. The National People's Party was the single largest party with 26 seats. The party won 26 out of 59. The United Democratic Party, which was NPP's ally, emerged as the second-largest party, won 11 seats. The Trinamool Congress and the Congress won five seats each.
On the other hand, results were also declared in Tripura and Nagaland along with Meghalaya on Thursday. BJP retains power in Tripura. Tripura CM Manik Saha met Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya at Raj Bhavan and tendered his resignation. Saha said that the Governor has asked him to continue as the caretaker Chief Minister till the formation of the new government. He said, the new government is likely to be formed on 08, March.