UDP staying away from Meghalaya bye-poll: Paul Lyngdoh

Newmai News Network

Shillong, Oct 29: United Democratic Party (UDP) leader and cabinet minister Paul Lyngdoh today said his party is staying away from the bye-election to the Gambegre Assembly seat of Meghalaya, slated to be held on November 13, since its presence in the Garo Hills is very limited.

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“We are staying away from the bye-poll, meaning we have nothing to do with the bye-poll at all,” Lyngdoh said when responding to a query if the UDP will extend support to the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) in the bye-election.

“And our presence in the Garo Hills is still very limited. Therefore, it makes no sense for us to be part of this bye election process,” he added.

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