Meghalaya: United Democratic Party faced major jolt as many top leaders quit party

These departing leaders have not yet revealed plans to join other political parties...

Digital Desk: In anticipation of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Meghalaya's Shillong and Tura Parliamentary seats, the United Democratic Party (UDP) in Ri Bhoi District encountered a significant setback on Wednesday as numerous top leaders resigned. 

Donbok Khymdeit, the Working President of UDP State Wing and Ri Bhoi District Unit, disclosed that several key figures, including leaders from the parent body, Youth Wings, and Women's Wings, have opted to leave the party and discontinue their association with UDP. 

Khymdeit clarified that their departure was based on personal decisions rather than internal disputes within the UDP. While these departing leaders have not yet revealed plans to join other political parties in Meghalaya, Khymdeit noted that such intentions may be disclosed in due course. 

Among the notable figures stepping down from UDP Ri Bhoi District Unit are Bah Donbok Khymdeit, Bah Raphael Massar, Bah Rangkynsai R Makdoh, Kong Queen Mary Rymbai, and others, totalling 31 individuals.

The list of the leaders and party workers who quit the UDP party are (according  to sources):

1. Bah Donbok Khymdeit - Working President UDP State, President UDP Ri Bhoi District

2. Bah Raphael Massar- Chief Adviser UDP Ri Bhoi District

3. Bah Rangkynsai R Makdoh - Adviser UDP Ri Bhoi District

4. Kong Queen Mary Rymbai - Joint Secretary UDP Women's Wing State

5. Bah Biolkingstar Tmung - Auditor UDP Ri Bhoi District

6. Bah Watson Kharkrang - President UDP YW Umsning Circle

7. Bah Jeffrey Khymdeit - Joint Secretary UDP YW State

8. Bah Prosper Dorphang - Secretary UDP YW Ri Bhoi District

9. Bah Rajes Lapang - Working President UDP YW, Ri Bhoi District

10. Bah Richard Moksha - Vice President UDP YW, Ri Bhoi District

11. Bah Kitdorius Dkhar - Vice President UDP YW Ri Bhoi District

12. Bah Johny Marbaniang - Finance Secretary UDP YW Ri Bhoi District

13. Bah Pril Sten - Sports Secretary UDP YW Ri Bhoi District

14. Bah Moonstar Jarain - Asst Secretary Sports Secretary UDP YW Ri Bhoi District

15. Bah Bishno Roy Dillar - E/C member UDP Ri Bhoi District 

16. Bah Henry Mukhim - E/C member UDP Ri Bhoi District

17. Bah Ribor Makdoh - E/C member UDP YW Ri Bhoi District

18. Bah Kyrshan Lyngdoh - E/C member UDP YW Ri Bhoi District

19. Bah Seibor Nongphlang - E/C member UDP YW Ri Bhoi District

20. Bah Elevenson Makdoh - E/C member UDP YW Ri Bhoi District

21. Bah K. Wonderful Khymdeit

22. Bah Ng. Rolling Mangu

23. Bah Browel Makdoh

24. Bah Wolman Sujai

25. Bah Billingstar Sylliang

26. Bah Kiswel Langi

27. Bah Lukas Lyngdoh

28. Bah Hetsing Lymphuid

29. Bah Bransis Shadap

30. Bah Wanphrang Shadap

31. Bah Shlur Khymdeit.