BJP plots power grab, aims to absorb up to nine UDP legislators in Meghalaya

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) plans to increase its presence in Meghalaya's 60-member assembly by potentially absorbing up to nine legislators from ally United Democratic Party (UDP). This move, if successful, would boost BJP’s MLAs to over ten and could trigger a power shift within the ruling alliance. UDP legislators reportedly met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, deepening political intrigue. The proposed realignment aims for more ministerial berths for BJP in exchange for joining forces. With 12 MLAs, UDP faces internal discontent, potentially allowing defections without breaching anti-defection laws if at least eight switch sides.