BJP to soon take a final call on whether to pull out of MDA govt

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Mawrie said, “This matter will be discussed again in the national executive meeting in Hyderabad. In that meeting, we will take a call because they will call for a report from Meghalaya and I will present that report.”

He informed that this was after some of the party karyakartas from the various districts have expressed the need for the party to come out and withdraw support to the MDA government during the state executive committee held on May 25, in the presence of BJP national general secretary (organization) Ajay Jamal.

He however said such a decision is the prerogative of the central leadership on whether the state party should remain with the MDA government or withdraw its support.

“Therefore, we are waiting for the decision of the central leadership,” he said.

Meanwhile, Mawrie informed that the party is gearing up its preparation for the upcoming 2023 Assembly elections.

According to him, the party has already prepared a roadmap and has started campaigning across the state.

He informed that over 700 people have joined the BJP in Mahendraganj and that this was a good sign for the party in the Garo Hills region

Further, the BJP state president informed that the party has so far identified 35 candidates for the upcoming polls.

These include 15 in category A, 10 – B and 10 – C, he said.

Mawrie also revealed that at least two sitting MLAs are likely to join the party. “Due to the 10th Schedule, they cannot join now and I think by the end of July (there may be some joining taking place),” he added.

By Our Reporter