The Meghalaya Progressive Alliance (MPA) moved the Supreme Court on Monday, challenging the dismissal of the NCP-United Democratic Party (UDP)-led coalition Government and imposition of President’s Rule in Meghalaya.

Former Meghalaya Education Minister and MPA legislator — also an ex-editor of an English daily — Manas Chaudhuri said from New Delhi that the writ petition has been registered. “Supreme Court lawyer Amit Kumar has filed a writ petition on behalf of MPA but distinguished lawyer Ram Jethmalani will argue when the writ petition comes up for hearing,” he said.

The MPA will also file two special leave petitions in the apex court on Tuesday, challenging the order of the Shillong Bench of High Court staying the suspension of two legislators — Paul Lyngdoh and Limison Sangma — by Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Bindo M Lanong.

Meanwhile, NCP party workers and leaders of the North East People Forum (NEPF) have requested former Lok Sabha Speaker and NCP leader Purno A Sangma to reconsider his decision of launching a fast-unto-death to protest against the “highly questionable and unconstitutional act” of Meghalaya Governor R S Mooshahary to recommend central rule.

A senior state NCP leader said: “Sangma’s health and availability for campaigning in the northeastern states during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections is very important, so we all have asked him to reconsider his decision.”