Shillong, Oct 17: Assembly Speaker Thomas Sangma has recognised the merger of 8 UDP MLAs with the BJP.
The order was notified on October 16.
In a separate order, the Speaker rejected the disqualification petition filed by the UDP against the MLAs.
The order of merger below
No. LB. LB.112/LA/2026/43.,
Dated Shillong, the 16th October, 2026.
BULLETIN – PART I
It is hereby notified for general information that Shri Thomas A. Sangma, Hon’ble Speaker, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly has recognized the merger of 8 (eight) Members of the United Democratic Party Legislature Party, namely Shri Lahkmen Rymbui, MLA, Shri Pius Marwein, MLA, Shri Kyrmen Shylla, MLA, Shri Mayralborn Syiem, MLA, Shri Matthew Beyondstar Kurbah, MLA, Shri Ollan Singh Suin, MLA, Shri Balajied KuparSynrem, MLA and Shri SynsharKupar Roy Lyngdoh Thabah, MLA, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under Paragraph 4 of the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution of India.
Consequent upon the above, the strength of the United Democratic Party Legislature Party in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly stands at 4 (four) and that of the Bharatiya Janata Party Legislature Party at 10 (ten).
Secretary, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.
MEMO No. LB. LB.112/LA/2026/43 (A)., Dated Shillong, the 16th October, 2026.
Copy forwarded to:
1. All Hon’ble Members, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly, for kind information.
In a separate notification, the Speaker cited the reason for recognition of the MLAs as they form two-thirds (8) out of the total 12 UDP MLAs. The Speaker also pointed out the provision of merger under paragraph 4 of the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution.
The notification text below
MEGHALAYA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
NOTIFICATION
No. LB.112/LA/2026/42. Dated Shillong, the 16th October, 2026
SUB: MERGER OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED LEGISLATURE PARTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY WITH (“UDP”) THE BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY (“BJP”) – PUBLISHED FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE HON’BLE MEMBERS
WHEREAS, the United Democratic Party Legislature Party in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly consisted of 12 (twelve) Members.
AND WHEREAS, a communication dated 25.09.2026 was addressed to the Hon’ble Speaker by 8 (eight) of the 12 (twelve) Members of the United Democratic Party Legislature Party, stating that they have agreed to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party, and enclosing a resolution dated 21.09.2026 recording such agreement. The said Members are:
(1) Shri Lahkmen Rymbui, 7-Amlarem Assembly Constituency
(2) Shri Pius Marwein, 35-Ranikor Assembly Constituency
(3) Shri Kyrmen Shylla, 6-Khliehriat Assembly Constituency
(4) Shri Mayralborn Syiem, 9-Nongpoh Assembly Constituency
(5) Shri Matthew Beyondstar Kurbah, 24-Mawphlang Assembly Constituency
(6) Shri Ollan Singh Suin, 25-Mawsynram Assembly Constituency
(7) Shri Balajied Kupar Synrem, 26-Shella Assembly Constituency
(8) Shri Synshar Kupar Roy Lyngdoh Thabah, 23-Sohiong Assembly Constituency
It is stated in the said communication that the above-named Members constitute not less than two-thirds of the Members of the United Democratic Party Legislature Party, and that the merger is accordingly deemed to have taken place under Paragraph 4(2) of the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution of India.
AND WHEREAS, by letter dated 25.09.2026, the Leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party Legislature Party in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly furnished revised particulars of that Legislature Party in Form I under Rule 3(1)(a) read with Rule 3(4) of the Members of Meghalaya Legislative Assembly (Disqualification on Ground of Defection) Rules, 1988, including the above-named Members, and each of the above-named Members has furnished a statement in Form III under Rule 4 of the said Rules.
AND WHEREAS, the communication was placed before the Hon’ble Speaker and the Hon’ble Speaker directed the above-named Members to personally verify its contents. The above-named Members appeared in person before the Hon’ble Speaker on 13th October, 2026 at 2:30 PM in his office chamber and verified the contents of the communication and the resolution, and reiterated the same.
AND WHEREAS, the petitions filed by Shri Metbah Lyngdoh, MLA, seeking disqualification of the above-named Members under Paragraph 2(1)(a) of the Tenth Schedule were dismissed by the Hon’ble Speaker by order dated 16.10.2026.
NOW THEREFORE, the above-named 8 (eight) Members constitute not less than two-thirds of the Members of the United Democratic Party Legislature Party in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. The Hon’ble Speaker, being satisfied that they have agreed to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party voluntarily and of their own will, has by order dated 16.10.2026 taken note of the above facts, accepted the factum of their merger with the Bharatiya Janata Party under Paragraph 4 of the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution of India, directed that the necessary entries be made in the Register maintained under Rule 5 of the said Rules, and directed allotment of seats to the above-named Members as Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.
Consequently, the United Democratic Party Legislature Party in the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly consists of 4 (four)Members, and the Bharatiya Janata Party Legislature Party consists of 10 (ten) Members.
This order is published for the information of the Hon’ble Members.
Secretary,
Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
Copy to all members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly
