In a significant political development ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections, senior Meghalaya BJP legislator A.L. Hek said he will once again approach former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Dr Mukul Sangma to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He reiterated the party’s intent to expand its base by reaching out to key leaders across party lines, even as he claimed that several sitting legislators are already in contact with the party, indicating possible shifts in the State’s political landscape.
Stating that Dr Mukul Sangma has not rejected the offer, Hek said Sangma has asked for some time to consider it and that the party has decided to give him space before approaching him again.
Talking to media persons in Shillong, Hek said, “Dr Mukul Sangma he hasn’t said yes or no but he said give me some time to think. So we have space to him to think. We will approach any time to him.”
It may be mentioned that several political parties of late have approached former Chief Minister Dr Mukul Sangma, who is considered one of the tallest political leaders in Meghalaya. Keeping his cards close to his chest, Sangma is reportedly studying the political situation. There are reports that he is in touch with some Congress leaders while weighing the option of forming his own regional party.
Meanwhile, the senior BJP legislator further claimed that as many as four sitting legislators are in touch with him and may join the saffron party ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.
Talking to media persons in Shillong, Hek said, “These four legislators are from different political parties both regional as well as National are in touch with us for joining BJP prior to the Assembly election 2028. Last year we have contacted him but he said he take sometime to think, so we are giving him space, the time will come.. I don’t know now but we let him think first. We will approach once again and we will approach others. About four sitting legislators are in touch with me. BJP’s door is always open.”
“It’s not only the three former legislators joining BJP, there are few sitting MLAs also they are already in touch with me, they are also joining BJP prior to Assembly election. They are senior MLAs from different political parties joining BJP prior to 2028 General Election,” the BJP legislator said.
“In Meghalaya we have our own Master mind to organise the party, Assam has their own Master mind to organise the party, because BJP is a national party we have so many national Master mind leaders to organise the party,” he added.
BJP to Renew Outreach to Mukul Sangma, Claims Four Sitting MLAs in Touch Ahead of 2028 Polls
