Shillong, July 30 -- Congress lost its lone MLA in Meghalaya as the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly, Thomas A Sangma here on Wednesday, officially accepted the letter of merger submitted by Ronnie V Lyngdoh, MLA of Mylliem Constituency, signifying his decision to join the National People's Party (NPP).

"I have received a letter of resignation from Ronnie V Lyngdoh in his capacity as the Opposition Chief Whip yesterday. Today, he submitted his intent to merge with the National People's Party (NPP). After careful examination of the documents, with assistance from my staff, legal advisers, and law officers, I have found the letter to be valid and in compliance with the provisions laid under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution o...