The BJP fought on all 60 seats in Meghalaya for the first time and constantly targeted National People's Party leader and Chief Minister Conrad Sangma for running the "most corrupt" state government in the country. The BJP was a partner in the state government but broke ties ahead of the polls. The party hopes to boost its strength from two in the assembly to emerge as a more powerful player if the verdict throws up a hung assembly like the last time. The state is being ruled by coalition governments since over 40 years.