Shillong: In a dramatic political development, eight ministers of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government resigned on Tuesday, paving the way for a major cabinet reshuffle in the state.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, who leads the NPP-headed coalition, submitted the resignations to Governor C H Vijayashankar at Raj Bhavan. Officials confirmed that the new ministers will be sworn in at 5 pm on Tuesday at the same venue.
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Prominent leaders stepping down include BJP’s Health Minister AL Hek, UDP’s Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh, and NPP’s Social Welfare Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh. Others who resigned are NPP members Comingone Ymbon, Rakkam A Sangma, and Abu Taher Mondal, along with UDP’s Kyrmen Shylla and HSPDP’s Shakliar Warjri.
Political observers say the reshuffle reflects a calculated strategy by the MDA to refresh its council of ministers midway through its term. Sources suggest the move is aimed at balancing coalition representation and strengthening the government’s position ahead of upcoming political challenges.
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With the oath-taking ceremony just hours away, Shillong’s political circles are abuzz with speculation over the new faces set to join the cabinet — a reshuffle that could redefine the internal dynamics of the ruling alliance.
