The setback in the KHADC election seems to be taking its toll on the MDA coalition, with reports of friction between the NPP and the UDP, the two key MDA constituents, on the eve of the swearing-in ceremony of the 29 newly-elected MDCs in the KHADC. A tussle between the NPP and the UDP is regarding the post of opposition leader.
Although the UDP has five MDCs and is the second largest party in the new House, the NPP, which has four MDCs, has been backed by the two independent MDCs—Ricky Shullai from Laban-Mawprem and Lurshai Kharbani from Rambrai-Jyrngam along with the lone HSPDP MDC from Mawshynrut, Srally Rashir.
With the support of the three MDCs, the NPP’s strength has gone up to seven, owing to which the party is poised to take the opposition leader’s post. HSPDP MLA from Mawshynrut, Methodius Dkhar had assured to attend a meeting convened at the residence of UDP president, Metbah Lyngdoh along with the lone party MDC on Wednesday evening but failed to turn up.
