Sangma, currently a member of Parliament from Tura, is contesting from the South-Tura seat in West Garo Hills district on ruling National People's Party (NPP) ticket to enter the state Assembly.
Security has been tightened ahead of the bypolls and four companies of the Central Armed Police Force have been deployed, each in both the constituencies.
A team of Shiromani Akali Dal leaders from Delhi visited the Meghalaya capital in view of the clashes involving two communities that left at least 10 people injured.
"We are not saying 'no' to peace but there is a process which we need to follow and the government is clear on its stand that we will not negotiate with any rebel group," he told the Assembly.
The floor test came after the electorate of the state threw up a fractured verdict and one week after the National People's Party (NPP)-led Meghalaya Democratic Alliance government was installed.
Conrad Sangma kept finance, planning, and personnel, and some other departments to himself, besides those not allotted to others.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP president Amit Shah were present during the oath-taking ceremony of the National People's Party (NPP)-led government.
A Raj Bhavan official confirmed that the governor has extended invitation to Conrad Sangma to form the government as he has the support of 34 MLAs.
Conrad Sangma said the swearing-in of the new ministers would take place tomorrow.
"If we have given a list of 34 supporting candidates, how can our claim be unconstitutional? allegations of horsetrading are completing unfounded," Conrad told India TV on Sunday night.
The swearing in ceremony is slated to be held at 10:30 am on March 6. While Conrad Sangma will be taking oath as Meghalaya Chief Minister, there would be no Deputy CM in the new government.
Currently serving as an MP from Meghalaya’s Tura, Sangma started his political career in 2008 when he was elected to Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.
Shillong, June 17: In an apparent ridicule, Meghalaya Opposition leader Conrad Sangma today offered Rs 25,000 for uplifting a stadium here after the ‘poor' state government cited shortage of funds for being unable to upgrade
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