The United Democratic Party (UDP) is a major constituent of the ruling National People's Party-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA). The UDP won six seats and helped NPP form government in 2018 with support from BJP and other regional parties. Meghalaya Assembly speaker Metbah Lyngdoh is among the prominent names fielded by UDP for the election this month. He spoke to NDTV's Ratnadip Choudhury on Trinamool and his party's chances in Meghalaya polls.