Four MLAs to join BJP after PM Modi’s Shillong rally

GUWAHATI: Four MLAs, including Congress’ AL Hek and NCP’s Sanbor Shullai, are all set to join the BJP and the party claims will share dais with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public rally in Meghalaya on December 16.

Modi will launch the BJP's campaign for the assembly polls in Shillong with the rally. The state is likely to go to polls early next year.

Besides Hek and Shullai, independent MLAs Robinus Syngkon and Justine Dkhar will also share the dais with the PM.


BJP president Shibun Lyngdoh said, “We have invited the MLAs and they have assured to come for the event and share the dais. Formal joining of these MLAs will take some time. We are expecting a turnout of over one lakh people for the prime minister’s rally.”

Meanwhile, a senior BJP said they were in touch with several legislators of the state.

“Some more MLAs are in touch with us and we are expecting a grand joining programme,” he said.

The PM is also scheduled to inaugurate the new party office during his visit.

In Christian-dominated Meghalaya, the Congress is rattled by the exodus of senior leaders including Rowell Lyngdoh, Prestone Tynsong, Sniawbhalang Dhar, Ngaitlang Dhar and PN Syiem. Party state chief and former chief minister DD Lapang has decided not to contest the polls.

With the Congress also battling anti-incumbency, the BJP is confident of a strong showing in the assembly election.