Overview
- As reported by The Sentinel, up to three senior former legislators, including one each from the BJP and the TMC, are likely to join the Congress by late October or early November.
- A senior AICC insider quoted by The Sentinel says discussions are ongoing on replacing MPCC president Vincent H. Pala, possibly after the GHADC elections, though no decision is confirmed.
- Pala publicly explained his earlier absence as family-related, noting he recently became a grandfather, and he has resumed meetings and preparations for the GHADC contest.
- The Shillong Times reports party sources contend only Pynshngain N. Syiem is seeking Pala’s removal, citing a rift dating back to KHADC candidate selection.
- State sources cited by The Shillong Times say immediate change is unlikely due to limited alternatives, with AICC having devolved more authority to state units and key potential successors seen as unavailable or not ready.