Shillong, Jun 11: The United Progressive Forum (UPF), a sub-alliance formed by MLAs who are supporting the NPP-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government, will meet on Friday to discuss on the COVID-19 pandemic and election to the lone Rajya Sabha seat.

The UPF comprised of three political parties – People’s Democratic Front (PDF), Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Khun Hynñiewtrep National Awakening Movement (KHNAM) and one Independent.

The PDF has four MLAs including two ministers – Hamletson Dohling from Mylliem constituency, and Banteidor Lyngdoh – Mawkynrew constituency, besides Gavin Mylliem – Sohra constituency, and Jason S. Mawlong – Umsning constituency.

“We will sit as a Forum to discuss on two issues relating to the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases in the state,” PDF acting president Banteidor Lyngdoh told reporters on Thursday.

He said that the Forum will also come up with some suggestions to the state government for effective handling of the situation to further contain the spread of the COVID-19 in the state.

Lyngdoh said that the Forum will also discuss on the election to the lone Rajya Sabha seat slated to be held on June 19.

“We will also discuss on the issue related to the Citizenship Amendment Act before taking our views to the MDA meeting to be held on June 17,” he said.