<p>Amid the ongoing vote counting in Meghalaya, the Conrad Sangma-led National People's Party (NPP) is leading. But it might not be able to touch the magic figure to form the government and may need the support of another party.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, the BJP, as per the latest trends, is currently leading in eight seats compared to the two the party won in the last Assembly polls.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/meghalaya-election-results-live-counting-votes-bjp-npp-tmc-congress-udp-khasi-shillong-conrad-mukul-sangma-northeast-news-1196388.html" target="_blank">Track Meghalaya Election Results live updates</a></strong></p>.<p>In this scenario, the chances of the NPP joining hands with the BJP to form the next government is quite high.</p>.<p>Commenting on this, NPP leader Saidul Khan said: "We are having a close watch on the results. We have been keeping all options open."</p>.<p>The other partner in the NPP-led government United Democratic Party (UDP) is so far leading in five seats.</p>.<p>They may also join the government if NPP fails to cross the halfway mark.</p>.<p>Notably, a day before the counting of votes began in Meghalaya, Chief Minister Sangma held a meeting with his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Speculations are high that they have already spoke about a probable alliance. </p>
<p>Amid the ongoing vote counting in Meghalaya, the Conrad Sangma-led National People's Party (NPP) is leading. But it might not be able to touch the magic figure to form the government and may need the support of another party.</p>.<p>Meanwhile, the BJP, as per the latest trends, is currently leading in eight seats compared to the two the party won in the last Assembly polls.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/meghalaya-election-results-live-counting-votes-bjp-npp-tmc-congress-udp-khasi-shillong-conrad-mukul-sangma-northeast-news-1196388.html" target="_blank">Track Meghalaya Election Results live updates</a></strong></p>.<p>In this scenario, the chances of the NPP joining hands with the BJP to form the next government is quite high.</p>.<p>Commenting on this, NPP leader Saidul Khan said: "We are having a close watch on the results. We have been keeping all options open."</p>.<p>The other partner in the NPP-led government United Democratic Party (UDP) is so far leading in five seats.</p>.<p>They may also join the government if NPP fails to cross the halfway mark.</p>.<p>Notably, a day before the counting of votes began in Meghalaya, Chief Minister Sangma held a meeting with his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Speculations are high that they have already spoke about a probable alliance. </p>