Our Correspondent / New Delhi
Despite row over beef ban and a series of controversial meetings between BJP leaders and Christian representatives in Meghalaya, two Independent MLA are all set to join the saffron party.
According to sources two Independent MLAs — Justine Dkhar and Robinus Syngkon are set to join the BJP formally at a grand ceremony in Shillong.
The development is likely to give a much-needed boost to the BJP in the run up to the Assembly polls due in February 2018.
The two Independent MLAs — Justine Dkhar and Robinus Syngkon — met BJP president Amit Shah in New Delhi on Monday along with state BJP president Shibun Lyngdoh and influential BJP leader from Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Justine Dkhar represents Khlehriat Assembly constituency while Robinus Syngkon represents Mowkaiaw constituency.