Shillong, Oct. 19 -- The United Democratic Party (UDP), a regional political party in Meghalaya, has expelled three of its legislators-Paul Lyngdoh, Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar and Nujorki Sungoh-from the primary membership of the party, after they joined the National People's Party (NPP).
The expulsion comes after the trio submitted their merger letter to Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma on Monday.
"As evident from the local news today, it is clear that you all will be joining the National People's Party (NPP), therefore, with powers vested in me as President of the United Democratic Party, I hereby expel the three of you from the primary membership of the Party, with effect from October 19," UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh stated in a join let...