BJP-ally NPP stakes claim to form Meghalaya govt with 34 MLAs
National People's Party chief Conrad Sangma on Sunday met Meghalaya Governor Ganga Prasad to stake claim to form the next government. Sangma claimed a majority of 34 MLAs, with 19 from NPP, 2 from BJP, 12 from regional parties and 1 independent. Meanwhile, the Congress remains the largest party with 21 MLAs and also staked claim to form a government. 