Guwahati, Sept. 16 -- Eight ministers from the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government submitted their resignations on Tuesday, ahead of a planned cabinet reshuffle, setting the stage for a revamped council of ministers.

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, leading the NPP-headed coalition, personally handed over the resignations to Governor C H Vijayashankar at Raj Bhavan.

Authorities confirmed that the newly appointed ministers will take oath at 5 pm on Tuesday at the same venue.

Key resignations came from influential leaders, including BJP's Health Minister AL Hek, UDP's Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh, and NPP's Social Welfare Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh.

Other ministers who stepped down are NPP members Comingone Ymbon, Rakkam A San...