The ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA), which is backed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will support Draupadi Murmu in the presidential election and final decision in this regard will be taken at a meeting of the coalition partners. Five Congress MLAs who were suspended for supporting the MDA are also expected to vote in favour of Murmu.
Meghalaya Chief Minister (CM) Conrad Sangm spoke with MDA leaders, suspended Congress legislators and asked them on who the parties are backing during the July presidential elections. The CM has also indicated that he is in favor of the Draupadi Murmu. He said it would be a proud moment for tribal communities across the country. Election for the next President of India to be held on July 18.
