Initial Support
At the time of its formation, the MDA included the following members:
- Indian National Congress (INC) (22 MLAs)
- United Democratic Party (UDP) (9 MLAs)
- Meghalaya Democratic Party (MDP) (4 MLAs)
- Khun Hynniewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) (2 MLAs)
- independents (3 MLAs)
In addition the Hill State People's Democratic Party (HPDP) had also expressed willingness to join the MDA, but their MLAs were not provided to the Governor when the MDA stakes claim to form the Government.
D. D. Lapang (INC) served as the Chairperson of the MDA while Dr. Donkupar Roy (UDP) served as the Deputy Chairperson. Martle Mukhim (MDP) served as the Treasurer and R. G. Lyngdoh (INC) served as the Spokesperson.
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