The National People’s Party (NPP) almost removed every difficulty in forming the next government in Meghalaya.

• In Nagaland, the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party’s Neiphiu Rio will lead the coalition government whch includes the BJP, while the BJP’s Manik Saha staked his claim to form the government in Tripura. 
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to attend the oath-taking ceremonies.
• Drama ruled in Meghalaya after NPP supremo Conrad K. Sangma met Governor Phagu Chauhan at the Raj Bhavan in Shillong in the morning to submit his resignation as the Chief Minister and stake his claim to form the next government.