UDP Down To 4 In Meghalaya As Speaker Recognises 8 MLAs' Switch To BJP

What happened: The Speaker in Meghalaya recognised eight MLAs' switch to the BJP, leaving the UDP with four members. Key numbers: 8 MLAs moved to the BJP; the UDP is down to 4. Why it matters: The recognition formalises the legislators' change of party and reduces the UDP's presence in the assembly.

The Speaker in Meghalaya recognised eight MLAs' switch to the BJP, leaving the UDP with four members.

The recognition formalises the legislators' change of party and reduces the UDP's presence in the assembly.