Senior BJP MLA Alexander Laloo Hek on July 8 said the Bharatiya Janata Party will contest the 2028 Meghalaya Assembly elections independently, expressing confidence that the party will be in a position to lead the next government in the state.
Speaking to reporters, Hek said the BJP has begun strengthening its organisational base in preparation for the next Assembly elections and is confident of emerging as a major political force in Meghalaya.
“We will contest the 2028 Assembly elections on our own and we are confident of leading the next government,” he said.
Referring to the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha by-election, Hek disclosed that the party had initially approached him to contest the seat. However, he said he declined the offer due to his existing responsibilities.
“At the beginning, they had asked me to contest the by-election. But I told them I still have many responsibilities to complete, so I am not going to contest,” he said.
Hek further said he has proposed the name of fellow BJP MLA Sanbor Shullai as the party’s candidate for the by-election.
“I have proposed his name. Now it depends on the party. Whatever decision the national leadership takes, we will accept it and fight the election strongly,” he added.
The senior BJP leader said the party still has adequate time to prepare for the bypoll and expressed confidence that it would mount a strong campaign once the party announces its candidate.
