Meghalaya news & politics
The latest news from Meghalaya, where Conrad Sangma (NPP) is Chief Minister. Most covered in the last 30 days: protest opposition, infrastructure, crime violence.
UDP expels 3 members after they apply to merge with NPP
On October 19, 2026, the United Democratic Party (UDP) expelled Paul Lyngdoh, Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar, and Nujorki Sungoh after they applied to merge with the National People’s Party (NPP). Assembly Speaker Thomas A. Sangma is reviewing the application. If recognized, the NPP will have 36 members in the 60-member House. Metbah Lyngdoh confirmed the expulsions during an emergency meeting.
8 UDP legislators merge into BJP, raising party tally to 10 in Meghalaya
Thomas A Sangma, Speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, recognized the merger of 8 legislators from the United Democratic Party into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under Paragraph 4 of the Tenth Schedule. The members are Lahkmen Rymbui, Pius Marwein, Kyrmen Shylla, Mayralborn Syiem, Matthew Beyondstar Kurbah, Ollan Singh Suin, Balajied KuparSynrem, and SynsharKupar Roy Lyngdoh Thabah. The UDP now has 4 MLAs, while the BJP tally rose to 10.
Rilbong honors Bidhan Chandra Roy, who introduced electric lights to Shillong in 1923
The Rilbong locality in Shillong honored Bidhan Chandra Roy, who founded the Shillong Hydro Electric Company and introduced electric lights in October 1923, alongside 24 luminaries. These included James Joy Mohon Nichols-Roy, a Sixth Schedule architect, and Brington Buhai Lyngdoh, who pioneered the MLA Scheme. Manas Chaudhuri of the Rilbong Centenary Celebration Committee shared these details on October 17, 2026.
VPP supporters contribute Rs 3,07,000 for Shillong by-election crowdfunding campaign
The Voice of the People's Party (VPP) launched a crowdfunding campaign for its Lok Sabha by-election in Shillong, where supporters contributed Rs 3,07,000. At a rally at Polo Ground attended by 10,000 people, president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit and candidate Dr Batskhem Myrboh argued against using bribes or freebies. The party plans to continue this strategy through the 2028 Assembly elections.
Over 2,000 protest at Ukiam as chiefs refuse consent for ₹1,454.95 crore dam
On October 8, 2026, over 2,000 people from Bodo, Garo, Khasi, and Rabha communities gathered at Ukiam to oppose a 55-megawatt hydropower project. The Assam-Meghalaya Joint Protection Committee (AMJPC) organized the protest against the dam, which would affect 46 villages. Chiefs Kestor Manik Syiem Iich, Phlowing Syiem Nongbak, and Order Syiem Sad refused consent for the ₹1,454.95 crore project.
High Court of Meghalaya issues contempt notices to 26 bar association office-bearers
The High Court of Meghalaya, led by Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice H.S. Thangkhiew, issued contempt notices to 26 bar association office-bearers on October 8, 2026. The bench ruled their boycott demanding the removal of Advocate General Amit Kumar was illegal. The protest began after Mr Kumar criticized the High Court of Meghalaya Bar Association and Shillong Bar Association.
Meghalaya women protest rising crimes as domestic violence cases hit 658 in 2024
A large number of women protested in Meghalaya against domestic violence, patriarchal mindsets, and rising crimes. The demonstration highlighted that 658 cases were registered in 2024 compared to 628 in 2023, according to National Crime Records Bureau data. Senior journalist Patricia Mukhim joined the protest to demand safety and dress freedom, challenging the idea that a matrilineal structure ensures equality.
3-year-old boy dies on trek as villagers blame poor connectivity despite ₹25 crore road
The West Khasi Hills district administration sought a report after a three-year-old boy died on October 1 during a 10 km trek to Mawdet. Villagers blamed poor connectivity, noting a ₹25 crore road project was sanctioned months ago. Additionally, authorities formed a two-member probe panel to investigate alleged bribery and irregularities in staff nurse recruitment at the Mother and Child Health Hospital in Nongstoin.
Massive landslide at Ten Mile covers half of fuel station on Assam-Meghalaya border
A massive landslide occurred at Ten Mile in Jorabat along the Assam-Meghalaya border on Friday. A hillside collapsed behind a fuel station, covering nearly half the premises with earth and rocks. Two vehicles suffered minor damage. No casualties were reported as officials assess the situation and examine the remaining hillside for further soil movement risks during heavy rain.
Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong welcomes FCRA amendments referral to Joint Parliamentary Committee
Prestone Tynsong, NPP chief and Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya, welcomed referring the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act amendments to a Joint Parliamentary Committee including special invitee James PK Sangma. Meanwhile, Saleng Sangma sought intervention from delegates in the US, Australia, Korea, England, Mexico, and African countries. Conrad K. Sangma established an FCRA Cell under the Home Department.
EC extends Special Intensive Revision schedule for Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya to October
The Election Commission extended the Special Intensive Revision schedule for Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya, moving final publication dates to October 16 and October 26. Gyanesh Kumar, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, and Vivek Joshi approved the decision at Nirvachan Sadan. The notice phase in Andhra Pradesh continues until October 10. This follows a September 26 meeting regarding software and form changes.
ECI extends final electoral roll publication dates for Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya
On September 30, 2026, a full bench of the Election Commission of India (ECI) including Gyanesh Kumar, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, and Vivek Joshi extended final electoral roll publication dates for Andhra Pradesh to October 16 and Meghalaya to October 26. The commission also reviewed September 26 measures, including de-linking Form 6 declarations and reviewing the ECINet portal via a committee with an IIT/IIIT expert.
