Meghalaya cabinet reshuffle: 8 ministers resign ahead of new induction
What's the story
In a major political development, eight ministers of the Meghalaya cabinet have resigned ahead of a scheduled reshuffle. The resignations were submitted to Governor C H Vijayashankar by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma at Raj Bhavan in Shillong. The ministers who resigned include senior leaders such as AL Hek, Paul Lyngdoh, and Ampareen Lyngdoh.
Political representation
A look at the resigning ministers
Among the resigning ministers, Ampareen Lyngdoh, Comingone Ymbon, Rakkam A Sangma and Abu Taher Mondal are from the National People's Party (NPP). From the United Democratic Party (UDP), Paul Lyngdoh and Kyrmen Shylla have resigned. The Hill State People's Democratic Party (HSPDP) is represented by Shakliar Warjri, while AL Hek represents the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Upcoming swearing-in
New ministers to be inducted today
The resignations mean new ministers are likely to be inducted into the cabinet, with swearing-in at Raj Bhavan at 5:00pm on Tuesday. NPP legislators Wailadmiki Shylla, Sosthenes Sohtun, Brening A Sangma, and Timothy D Shira are set to join the cabinet, The Tribune reported, citing party sources. UDP chief Metbah Lyngdoh and former minister Lahkmen Rymbui are likely to be sworn in. Methodius Dkhar from HSPDP and Sanbor Shullai of the BJP will complete the list.