BJP to support NPP to form government in Meghalaya: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that BJP national president JP Nadda has advised the Meghalaya unit of the party to support the National People's Party in forming the next government in the state after his counterpart Conrad Sangma sought support of the saffron party in a phone call with Amit Shah.

"Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad Sangma called Amit Shah ji, Hon'ble Home Minister and sought his support and blessings in forming the new Government," tweeted CM Sarma.


"Adaraniya Sri JP Nadda ji, the national president of the BJP has advised the state unit of BJP, Meghalaya to support the National People's Party in forming the next government in Meghalaya," he said.


According to the Election Commission, the ruling National People's Party (NPP) won 21 seats and was leading in 5, while the BJP won 2 seats as of the trends at 6.33 pm.

The TMC, which is the principal Opposition in the state, won 5 seats while the Congress won 5 seats.

The People's Democratic Front bagged 2 seats while the United Democratic Party won 11 seats.