B. Lyngdoh was sworn in as Chief Minister of Meghalaya with the support of his erstwhile rival, the Indian National Congress.

There was a power-sharing agreement between the UDP and Indian National Congress to share the Chief position for two and a half years each.

There are also some reports of a power-sharing agreement between the UDP and NCP to share the Chief Minister position for two and a half years each.

[14][15] Dr. Donkupar Roy was elected as Speaker of Meghalaya Legislative Assembly along with Metbah Lyngdoh, Kyrmen Shylla and Lahkmen Rymbui sworn in as minister in the Conrad Sangma government.

[17][18][19] In 2019, Metbah Lyngdoh was elected president of the party after the death of Donkupar Roy and he was also named speaker of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.