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Meghalaya UDP chief resigns from Cabinet after 11 of 12 MLAs defect, 8 of them to BJP

Meghalaya UDP chief resigns from Cabinet after 11 of 12 MLAs defect, 8 of them to BJP

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On Tuesday, November 03, National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi announced his resignation from the party and his seat as Srinagar MP, saying he was breaking ties with the NC and accusing Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of betraying the people of the Union Territory. He made the announcement at a rally in Budgam, criticizing the party leadership for not fulfilling election promises on Article 370 and other issues. Mehdi also hinted at forming a new political outfit aimed at restoring rights for the region.

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    Lyngdoh stepped down from the Conrad K Sangma-led government, saying he could not remain a minister after his party was reduced to lone legislator

    — The Federal

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Lyngdoh stepped down from the Conrad K Sangma-led government, saying he could not remain a minister after his party was reduced to lone legislator

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