SHILLONG, SEPT 17: The United Democratic Party (UDP) will convene its disciplinary committee and state parliamentary board to decide on the fate of eight of its MLAs who are holding consultations with their constituents on joining the BJP.

“Yes, as a party we will sit as a disciplinary committee or the state parliamentary board, we will take a call on this,” UDP general secretary Titosstarwell Chyne said on Thursday when asked about the MLAs’ move.

Asked whether the party is considering suspending the eight MLAs, Chyne said, “I cannot decide alone. As a party, we will have to decide.”

On whether suspension is likely, he said, “I can’t say right now. Maybe some show cause or something like that but I can’t say anything now because the state parliamentary board will have to sit to decide.”

Asked which MLAs are still with the party, Chyne said, “All are still with the party because they have not left the party till today.”

On what led to the rift within the UDP, the general secretary said, “There are so many things but I cannot reveal. However, it has nothing to do with the party leadership but there are other reasons.”

When asked if the move was for personal political gain, he said, “It is their individual choice.”

Chyne further maintained that the party remains intact despite the development.

“As of now, as a party we are intact. If individual MLAs join the BJP, it does not mean the party is joining the BJP,” he added.