In a significant political development in Meghalaya, the United Democratic Party (UDP) is yet to officially accept the resignation of its General Secretary, Dr. Jemino Mawthoh. The party’s president, Metbah Lyngdoh, confirmed that the matter will be tabled for discussion in an upcoming party meeting, to be convened within the next few days. Amid swirling speculations over internal differences and possible political realignments, the UDP chief categorically ruled out any signs of dissidence or internal rift within the party.
“As far as the letter of resignation is concerned, I will be taking up this letter in the next meeting of the party within the next few days to discuss further,” Lyngdoh told reporters, carefully steering the conversation away from the narrative of party unrest. His statement comes at a time when political observers are closely monitoring the UDP’s internal cohesion following Mawthoh’s unexpected move.
Asked directly whether the resignation was a reflection of any brewing dissatisfaction within the party’s rank and file or its leadership, Lyngdoh offered a measured response. “There is nothing as such, and if it is there, it’s there in any political party. But they are free to express, they are free to discuss it in the platform of the party. There is nothing as such dissidence within the party,” he asserted, underscoring the UDP’s commitment to open dialogue and internal democracy.
Lyngdoh further emphasized that UDP functions as a collective unit and not as an individual-centric organization. “UDP believes in teamwork, so each and every member who is part of the team plays their own role, they contribute in their own way. The journey that we have right now—over the years—it’s because of the performance of the team, not because of the performance of one person. Since the time I took over as president, I would like to convey a very strong message: the journey that we have is because of the teamwork,” he said.
He acknowledged that the departure of a team member like Mawthoh would indeed be felt but reiterated the party’s resolve to continue its mission. “Anybody leaving our party, who is part of the team, definitely we will be missing them. But as a party, we have to move on come what may, and we have to fight, we have to perform, and we will try our level best to deliver as per the expectation of the people,” he added.
Regarding the potential reason behind Mawthoh’s resignation, Lyngdoh maintained a cautious tone. “I don’t know the mind of any person, but as far as the letter of resignation is concerned, which was addressed to me, the reason stated was personal,” he said.
When asked about the rumour that Dr. Jemino Mawthoh may be preparing to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Lyngdoh declined to speculate. He refused to comment on any conjecture about his former colleague’s political future, stating that it would be inappropriate to assume motives not expressly stated in the resignation letter.
As the UDP prepares for its upcoming meeting where Mawthoh’s resignation will be formally deliberated, the party leadership appears keen to project an image of stability, unity, and forward momentum. Whether Mawthoh’s exit will prompt further realignments within Meghalaya’s political landscape remains to be seen, but for now, the UDP is rallying around its core message of teamwork and continuity.
