UDP withdraws support to NPP-led Meghalaya MDA-II govt, will sit in opposition with 1 MLA after defections; UDP chief Metbah Lyngdoh resigns. The UDP decided to withdraw support from the NPP-led Meghalaya government after losing 11 MLAs to coalition partners. The move will not threaten Conrad Sangma's majority, with the NPP and BJP. There was no pressure behind this decision. It was taken after due consultation with party members," said UDP general.