New Delhi, March 14: Chief Ministers of Tripura, Nagaland, and Meghalaya called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi separately on Monday, days after they assumed office, according to the PMO.
Modi attended the swearing-in ceremonies of the three chief ministers last week.
Chief Minister of Tripura, @DrManikSaha2 called on PM @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/6yemsbhCE7
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 13, 2023
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has subpoenaed Prime Minister Modi, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said in a tweet. The 70-year-old BJP chief was sworn in as prime minister of the sensitive border state on Wednesday.
Glad to meet Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji in New Delhi.
Hon’ble Prime Minister conveyed warm regards to brothers & sisters of Tripura and also assured for full support in development of State.
Grateful to him for his blessings, warm wishes and continued guidance. pic.twitter.com/03WWaHGIOw— Prof.(Dr.) Manik Saha (@DrManikSaha2) March 13, 2023
The BJP won 32 seats in the last general election in Tripura, while its ally IPFT won a seat in the 60-seat House of Representatives. Saha first became Prime Minister in 2022, succeeding Biplab Kumar Deb.
Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri @Neiphiu_Rio called on Prime Minister @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/NIvmyWJxTk
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 13, 2023
During the day, Meghalaya Prime Minister Conrad Sangma also met with Modi, followed by his Nagaland counterpart Neiphiu Rio.
National People’s Party (NPP) president Sangma and NDPP leader Rio were sworn in as chief ministers of Meghalaya and Nagaland, respectively, last Tuesday.
Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Shri @SangmaConrad met PM @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/43ithN2Z3D
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) March 13, 2023
The NPP emerged as the single-largest party with 26 seats in the recent Meghalaya elections. The UDP bagged 11 seats while the BJP, the HSPDP, and the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) got two seats each. Besides them, two Independent members extended support to Sangma.
Honoured to meet Hon’ble Prime Minister, Sh. @narendramodi ji. His guidance has been paramount through the years and we look forward to his continued support as we pave new growth milestones for Meghalaya. @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/vyVjw7GiXw
— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) March 13, 2023
Also Read: Students’ bid to storm CM N Biren Singh’s bungalow foiled in Manipur
The ruling coalition decided that it would be called the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance 2.0 since its partners are almost the same as the previous one.
Called on the Hon'ble @PMOIndia Shri @narendramodi ji. I thank him for his constant support for Nagaland and its citizens. Under his leadership, the new government will work towards making Nagaland a State of Excellence and usher-in genuine peace and development. pic.twitter.com/YDxWdVvPrq
— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) March 13, 2023
In Nagaland, the NDPP-BJP alliance secured a clear majority, winning 37 seats in the 60-member House.
However, other political parties — NCP, NPP, Naga People’s Front, RPI (A), LJP (Ram Vilas), JD(U) — and Independent MLAs have also extended support to the NDPP-BJP alliance for an Opposition-less government.
Lt Governor of Ladakh Brigadier B D Mishra (retd) also called on PM Modi.
