The BJP on Monday withdrew from E K Mawlong coalition ministry in Meghalaya protesting corruption in high places but said it would continue to support the ruling coalition from outside. Education (high and technical) and IT Minister T H Rangad, whose home portfolio was taken away by Mawlong during a cabinet reshuffle on November nine, art and and culture minister A L Hek and chairman of Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation, N N Simchang submitted their resignation to governor M M Jacob, according to their joint letter circulated to the press.
The letter, a copy of which was sent to the Chief Minister, said it's untenable for us to continue in this government due to allegations of corruption and malpractice indulged in by incumbents holding high offices. Rangad, however clarified to newsmen that BJP had not quit the coalition. Bureau Report