While 27 legislators were paraded physically, four others, who were in their constituencies or outside the state, spoke to the Governor over telephone reaffirming their support to the Congress, Lapang claimed after leaving Raj Bhavan.
"We have impressed upon the governor to revoke Central rule and allow formation of a democratic government," he said, a day after another MLA deserted the NCP-led Meghalaya Progressive Alliance (MPA).
Yesterday, the lone woman MLA of United Democratic Party, Ampareen Lyngdoh resigned from the party as well as from the membership of the assembly, which is currently under suspended animation since March 19.
Asked about the reaction from the Governor, Lapang said, "The governor assured he would examine it and take appropriate action." Hinting that the Congress may move the court against Speaker B M Lanong in the event of the disqualification of the MLAs, Lapang said, "The Speaker is not above the law. We will have to approach the court if he resorts to illegal means." The Congress now has 31 members including the four suspended MLAs, while the strength of the MPA is 28 including the speaker.
The strength of the house has been reduced to 59 following Ampareen's resignation from the assembly.