Merger reports false, UDP united under Metbah Lyngdoh: Mawsynram MLA

SHILLONG, AUG 31: UDP MLA from Mawsynram, Olan Sing Suin, has termed as “false news” reports claiming that 9 out of 12 UDP legislators are planning to merge with the BJP.

Reacting to the reports on Monday, Suin said, “I don’t know anything about it. Where did you get that news? After the Assembly, I went to my village and I came only yesterday.”

He added, “If my name is there, why are you asking me? I just came yesterday to Lawbah. It is false news. Your credibility will be lost. I think you want to create this news yourself.”

On the recent meeting held between UDP legislators with union home minister Amit Shah, the MLA clarified, “Yes, we met Amit Shah a month ago to discuss issues related to the state. After that we had Assembly and we did not meet again. After the session, I went to my village.”

Dismissing speculation about his whereabouts, he said he had not even met his fellow legislators.

Explaining the Delhi visit, Suin said, “We have every right to meet central leaders in a democracy. We should not depend only on the Chief Minister. From the party, we have every right to go and ask why issues are pending.”

Refuting rumours of internal rift and loss of confidence in UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh, Suin said, “Why would we not trust the President? Who will be president beyond Metbah Lyngdoh? This is politics, speculation will be there, but personally I have full faith in him. I don’t see anyone more capable than him to lead the party.”

“There is only one group in UDP, led by Metbah Lyngdoh. I don’t know about any new group. Who is leading that new group, is it Bah Olan Sing Suin?” he questioned.