Guwahati, Sept. 18 -- Signs of internal friction may be emerging within the United Democratic Party (UDP) following the recent reshuffle in Chief Minister Conrad Sangma's cabinet.

The removal of ministers Paul Lyngdoh and Kyrmen Shylla to make way for UDP president Metbah Lyngdoh and senior leader Lahkmen Rymbui has stirred speculation about discontent within the party ranks.

The reshuffle, seen by many as politically sensitive, raised eyebrows when Paul Lyngdoh skipped the swearing-in ceremony at the Raj Bhavan.

Sources close to the matter revealed that Lyngdoh felt blindsided by the decision, calling it a personal blow.

In an effort to counter growing speculation, Metbah Lyngdoh, now a newly sworn-in minister, emphasized that the pa...