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After Brother Rejoins Congress, Mukul Sangma Rejects Return and Labels High Command 'Dictatorial'

He signals TMC will contest the upcoming GHADC polls as he charts his own path in Meghalaya politics.

Overview

  • Zenith Sangma, his wife Sadhiarani and other former TMC legislators have rejoined the Congress.
  • Dr. Mukul Sangma ruled out rejoining Congress, accusing its central leadership of dictating decisions.
  • He cited past instances of high-command interference, including the dropping of Prestone Tynsong and Sniawbhalang Dhar from his Cabinet and the replacement of D. D. Lapang by Celestine Lyngdoh.
  • He denied negotiating with national parties such as the BJP or Congress and claimed they helped the NPP form government directly or indirectly.
  • Positioning TMC for near-term contests, he said the party will field candidates in the GHADC elections and invite nominations shortly, while predicting broader realignments ahead of 2028.