The calculation of Konrad Sangma proved correct. By focusing on a campaign that emphasized the local roots of his party, he was able to win 26 seats as compared to seats in the last election. be successful. Also, the vote share of his party increased from about 21 percent to more than percent. However, when they felt that they did not have the magic figure of necessary for a stable majority, they reached out to other parties, especially the BJP. Sangma is expecting not only the support of two MLAs from the BJP but also the support of the central government.