SHILLONG, OCT 6: BJP state president Rikman G. Momin on Tuesday termed as “unnecessary rumours” reports that his party is approaching NPP MLAs for a merger.

Asked if the BJP is wooing NPP legislators, Momin said, “Why should we approach first of all? NPP is our ally and we are being accommodated in this MDA government. Why should we? These are all unnecessary rumours being spread.”

“We didn’t demand anything,” he added.

Stating that the party welcomes anyone who wants to work for the people of Meghalaya, he said, “Those who like to join BJP and those who want to work for the people of Meghalaya, we welcome anyone to join.”

Asked specifically about TMC MLAs, he said, “Anyone can join the party. I am not particularly associating myself with NPP or whoever he is. Anyone can join the party.”

On claims that NPP MLAs have been invited to join the BJP, Momin said, “Bring me that NPP MLA to me that if he can show anyone from BJP who has approached him.”

When asked if many NPP MLAs are keen on joining, he said, “That I cannot say,” and added that he has received no feelers so far. 

“No, I don’t get any feelers right now,” he said.

On reports of a threat mail to the BJP, Momin clarified, “No, I don’t know that. BJP has not received any threat mail. Who told you? If it is there naturally we will file an FIR.”