SHILLONG:
National People’s Party (NPP) national president and chief minister Conrad K Sangma, on April 17, said there has been no final conclusion yet on the discussion for the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) to merge with the NPP.
“Discussions are taking place but as I said there is no final conclusion or anything yet. Therefore, we will wait and see when the time comes,” Sangma told reporters here in the city.
Currently, the PDF has two MLAs – Banteidor Lyngdoh and Gavin M Mylliem- in the assembly.
If the proposed merger takes place, the strength of the National People’s Party will increase to 28 in the current 59-member House.
Earlier, Lyngdoh, who is also PDF working president had said, “Talks are on to merge with the NPP. We will take a call at the right time.”
Talks are on to merge the People’s Democratic Front, an ally of the ruling coalition in Meghalaya, with the NPP ahead of the May 10 poll to Sohiong assembly seat where election was adjourned in February, a PDF leader said on Thursday.
When asked, Lyngdoh said he cannot say anything further as decisions will not be taken by him alone.