Ahead of a major reshuffle in the Meghalaya Cabinet scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, eight ministers from the ruling coalition have resigned, paving the way for new appointments. The resignations were submitted to Governor C H Vijayashankar by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, head of the National People’s Party (NPP)-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government.
The ministers who stepped down include senior leaders Ampareen Lyngdoh, Comingone Ymbon, Rakkam A. Sangma and Abu Taher Mondal from the NPP; Paul Lyngdoh and Kyrmen Shylla from the United Democratic Party (UDP); Shakliar Warjri of the Hill State People’s Democratic Party (HSPDP); and AL Hek of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Their resignations open the door for a significant reconfiguration of the Cabinet.
The new ministers are expected to be sworn in at 5 p.m. on Tuesday at Raj Bhavan in Shillong.
Reports suggest that the reshuffle could see up to five ministers losing their positions. Among those likely to be replaced are Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Comingone Ymbon, Education Minister Rakkam A. Sangma, and lone woman minister Ampareen Lyngdoh from the NPP. From the BJP and HSPDP, Animal Husbandry Minister AL Hek and Sports Minister Shakliar Warjri are also believed to be stepping down to allow their party colleagues to take over.
Timothy D. Shira, who recently resigned as Deputy Speaker, is expected to be considered for the education portfolio. Former Congress leader Brening Sangma, now representing Kherapara, may take over the power ministry. Ampareen Lyngdoh could be succeeded by Gavin Miguel Mylliem, while Comingone Ymbon’s replacement may be Jowai MLA Wailadmiki Shylla.
The Cabinet expansion is also aligned with an understanding between BJP and HSPDP to share ministries for two-and-a-half years each. Sanbor Shullai and Methodious Dkhar are tipped to replace Hek and Warjri, respectively.
Speculation is also swirling within the UDP, with Kyrmen Shylla’s seat possibly going to party president Metbah Lyngdoh or Mowkaiaw legislator Nujorki Sungoh.
When contacted by EastMojo, MLA Ampareen Lyngdoh declined to comment, while Methodious Dkhar confirmed that the reshuffle notification would be issued this week and expressed optimism about his forthcoming role.
With these changes, Meghalaya’s political landscape is poised for a significant transformation as the state government looks to reset its leadership ahead of future challenges.
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